Stride Guard app icon by Gafat Software Solutions Security · Firewall · Data Saver

Stride Guard

A powerful, offline-first firewall for your Android device. Take complete control of your network connection — choose exactly which apps may use Wi-Fi and which may use mobile data. Stop unwanted background data drain and protect your mobile allowance.

No root required. No account setup. No cloud servers.

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Free No Root No Account

Why Use Stride Guard?

  • Stop background apps quietly consuming your paid mobile data.
  • Reduce battery drain caused by apps syncing constantly in the background.
  • Keep apps installed without allowing them to connect to the internet.
  • Track your daily mobile data savings with real-time statistics.

Features

Real control over who can reach the internet from your device.

Two Toggles Per App

Control internet access for every app individually. Block an app on mobile data while allowing it at home, or block it on both networks with a single tap.

Privacy by Design

Stride Guard operates entirely offline on your phone. Your block rules and network statistics never leave your device. No sign-up, no registration, no email required.

How the Firewall Works

Uses Android's local VpnService interface — the standard system mechanism for per-app network traffic. Blocked traffic is dropped directly on your device. Nothing is routed to external servers.

Power Saving Mode

Activate Power Saving Mode with a single tap to block non-essential background app connections for 24 hours. Ideal for conserving battery during long travel days.

Privacy & Savings Dashboard

Monitor your daily blocked connection attempts and data savings in real time, and share your privacy report summary whenever you choose.

No Root Required

Works on any standard Android device without root, custom ROM, or advanced setup.

What Stride Guard Is & Is Not

✓ What it IS:

  • A local network firewall and data saver tool
  • Free and supported by non-intrusive ads
  • Privacy-first — 100% on-device, no servers

✗ What it is NOT:

  • It is NOT a commercial VPN service — there are no remote servers or IP location changes
  • It does NOT route or encrypt traffic through third-party servers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stride Guard free?

Yes. Stride Guard is free and supported by non-intrusive ads.

Does Stride Guard require root?

No. Stride Guard uses Android's local VpnService interface, which is a standard system mechanism for controlling per-app network traffic. No root is required.

Is Stride Guard a VPN service?

No. Stride Guard is a local network firewall and data saver tool. It is NOT a commercial VPN service — there are no remote servers or IP location changes. It does NOT route or encrypt traffic through third-party servers. Traffic from blocked apps is simply dropped directly on your device.

Does Stride Guard collect my data?

No. Stride Guard operates entirely offline on your phone. Your block rules and network statistics never leave your device. There are no remote servers, no sign-up, no registration, and no email required.

What is the Power Saving Mode?

Power Saving Mode blocks non-essential background app connections for 24 hours with a single tap. Ideal for conserving battery during long travel days.

Who developed Stride Guard?

Stride Guard was developed by Kirubel Berhanu, founder of Gafat Software Solutions, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

What is the package ID?

The Android package ID is com.gafat.strideguard.app. Find it on Google Play.

Take Control of Your Network

Download Stride Guard free on Google Play and protect your mobile allowance.

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Free · No Root · No Account