Question 1

What is NetPause?

Accepted Answer

NetPause is an Android app that lets you instantly pause internet access for selected apps. Pick the apps you want to pause, tap Activate, and they lose connectivity while everything else keeps working normally.

Question 2

How does it work?

Accepted Answer

NetPause uses Android's local VPN technology to filter traffic directly on your device. When an app is paused, its network requests are simply dropped locally — nothing is routed through any external server.

Question 3

Does it collect data?

Accepted Answer

No. NetPause collects nothing. There are no accounts, no analytics, no tracking, and no servers. Your app list and settings never leave your phone.

Question 4

Does it need internet?

Accepted Answer

No. NetPause works completely offline. An internet connection is never required for the app to function.

Question 5

Does it work offline?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Everything happens on your device, so NetPause works whether you're online or offline.

Question 6

Does it use VPN?

Accepted Answer

NetPause uses Android's built-in local VPN interface as a filtering mechanism. It is not a traditional VPN — your traffic is never sent to a remote server. The VPN runs entirely on your device.

Question 7

Will it slow my phone?

Accepted Answer

No. NetPause is designed to be extremely lightweight and battery efficient. The local filtering engine adds no noticeable overhead to your connection or your battery.

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