Ghost — App Internet Blocker

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About this app

Ghost is an app internet blocker and no-root firewall for Android. Block internet per app by restricting Wi-Fi and mobile data for selected apps while keeping the rest of your phone online. No Airplane Mode. No need to disconnect everything.

Want WhatsApp to stay offline while YouTube keeps working? Need to pause Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, Telegram, Snapchat, TikTok, Discord, Slack or X while your browser, music and games remain connected? Select the apps, activate Ghost Mode, and reconnect them whenever you are ready.

WHY USE GHOST?

• Block internet per app
Stop individual apps from accessing the internet without turning off Wi-Fi or mobile data for your entire phone.

• Appear offline on chat and social apps
Temporarily disconnect selected communication apps so they cannot refresh or sync normally while Ghost Mode is active.

• Keep other apps online
Continue using email, maps, browsers, music, games and other important apps while distracting apps remain offline.

• Focus without interruptions
Pause social media and messaging apps while studying, working, gaming, watching videos or taking a break.

• Reduce background activity
Stop selected apps from syncing in the background. This may help reduce unnecessary mobile data and battery usage.

• Protect your privacy
Prevent selected apps from connecting until you decide to allow them again.

CORE FEATURES

APP INTERNET BLOCKER
Choose any installed app and control its internet connection with a simple toggle.

NO-ROOT APP FIREWALL
Block app internet access without rooting or modifying your Android device.

WI-FI AND MOBILE DATA CONTROL
Keep your phone connected while selected apps remain offline.

ONE-TAP GHOST MODE
Activate or deactivate all selected blocking rules from one main control.

CUSTOM APP AND DOMAIN RULES
Create rules for the apps and domains you want to allow or block.

CUSTOM DNS
Use your preferred DNS server for greater control over domain requests, trackers and unwanted connections.

NETWORK DISCOVERY
View domains contacted by apps in real time and use them to create better blocking rules.

LOCAL-ONLY PRIVACY
Ghost processes network routing directly on your device. Your browsing activity, messages and app traffic are not sent to Ghost-owned remote VPN servers.

HOW GHOST WORKS

To provide per-app internet blocking, Ghost uses Android’s built-in VpnService. It creates a local VPN interface on your device and uses it to allow or block traffic according to your rules.

• The VPN interface stays local to your device.
• Ghost does not route traffic through a remote VPN server.
• Ghost does not decrypt secure HTTPS traffic.
• Ghost does not read the contents of private messages.
• Blocking and DNS rules are processed locally.

USE GHOST TO:

• Appear offline on WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram or Discord
• Pause Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat or X
• Block internet access for distracting apps
• Keep games online while messaging apps are offline
• Stop selected apps from using background data
• Monitor domains contacted by installed apps
• Use custom DNS and domain blocking rules
• Create distraction-free study and work sessions

Ghost works with installed Android apps that access the internet. Online status, last seen, notifications and background behavior may vary depending on the selected app, Android version and device manufacturer.

Ghost is an independent utility and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by WhatsApp, Meta, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, Telegram, Snapchat, TikTok, Discord, Slack or X.

Go offline where you want. Stay connected everywhere else.

What’s new

Take Control of Your Network with Ghost 👻 Welcome to the very first release of Ghost!

We've brought the sleek, privacy-focused iOS experience to Android. Ghost is not just a VPN; it's your ultimate tool for selective app routing, DNS-level privacy, and network observability.