Looks like I’m not the only one
I’ve used this app for years with great success and the past use is the only reason I’m giving 2 stars instead of 1. Y’all really jacked something up BAD for this many people, myself now included, to report the same issue of the app blocking network connection. What’s worse is that I’ve read a large number of reviews stating they’ve done the whole delete and reinstall bit with no success, and yet the responses from y’all are literally just telling people to do exactly the same thing. I’m convinced it’s just AI responses because there’s no way you could be like “Sorry that you’re having trouble! Do the same thing that didn’t work the first several times to fix it :)”
The delete and reinstall also didn’t work for me, multiple times, so for the giggles I’m posting this just to see if I get the same generic answer. On top of the predatory 3 day trial into a subscription; really, only 3 days and not a month? Or even a week? 1 day is now enough to see y’all decided to tank your own product for no reason so enjoy the negative review bombs I guess.
The delete and reinstall also didn’t work for me, multiple times, so for the giggles I’m posting this just to see if I get the same generic answer. On top of the predatory 3 day trial into a subscription; really, only 3 days and not a month? Or even a week? 1 day is now enough to see y’all decided to tank your own product for no reason so enjoy the negative review bombs I guess.
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You know what? Best app
Literally just blocks everything
v2.3.2+ is broken on iOS 17.x
The firewall no longer connects when using a device running iOS 17.x versions or lower. I’ve submitted into to the devs support email address, but no reply from them in the 2 weeks since I’ve submitted the email. When attempting to activate the firewall, all network communications are blocked by the app. I’ve had to fully delete the app from my devices so I can continue to access WiFi/cellular on my phone. Please roll back the app release to v2.3 or release a new version to fix these issues asap. Edit1 - despite the Dev’s response, the app is still not connecting on my 17.x devices. I’ve deleted and reinstalled the app and VPN profile multiple times, with no success. Edit2 - still broken with the v2.4.0 update. The same behavior described above. Edit3 - v2.4.1 also still broken. Edit4 - surprise surprise, v2.4.2 is also still broken on iOS 17.x versions. Edit5 - in response to the dev: I have already tried deleting the app, removing the VPN profile, and doing a clean reinstall multiple times. The clean reinstall does not fix the problem. I don’t know how to say it any more clearly - the app continues to be broken, despite these basic “troubleshooting” suggestions that should ‘tOtAlLy’ fix the issue. “Our support systems are undergoing updates.” Really? For the past 7 months that users have been reporting this issue?? Have you been operating without any support staff whatsoever for more than half a year?? Edit6 - for shiggles, I did another clean reinstall of the app, just in case. And now I can confirm 100% that no, the problem is not fixed with a reinstall.
Edit 7 - v2.4.4 is still broken for iOS 17.x versions. I did a clean reinstall of the app when I saw the new update. Same behavior described above, the firewall no longer connects, leaving WiFi in a permanent “connecting” loop. Crazy that this is still ongoing. Still broken.
Edit 7 - v2.4.4 is still broken for iOS 17.x versions. I did a clean reinstall of the app when I saw the new update. Same behavior described above, the firewall no longer connects, leaving WiFi in a permanent “connecting” loop. Crazy that this is still ongoing. Still broken.
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Response from developer
We understand the firewall is blocking your network on iOS 17.x, despite your diligent efforts with updates. This is a known connection loop bug. Please delete the app, remove the VPN profile from iPhone settings, and perform a clean reinstall to reset the connection. Our support systems are undergoing updates.
Terrible battery usage
Do not get this app! It uses tons of battery in the background without touching the app in months.
Newest Version is Bricked
I had some trackers that were getting through the firewall, so I figured I’d update the app and see if that helped. Big mistake. Should have read the recent reviews first.
Now when I try to enable the firewall, it just gets stuck in and endless on/off stuttering loop that cuts my device off from the internet. I have to remove the app from my VPN configurations to restore internet access.
Nonsense like this is exactly why I always disable automatic updates for everything. For every 1 update that actually improves something, there are 20 that just make things worse, even to the point of rendering a program completely unusable.
Now when I try to enable the firewall, it just gets stuck in and endless on/off stuttering loop that cuts my device off from the internet. I have to remove the app from my VPN configurations to restore internet access.
Nonsense like this is exactly why I always disable automatic updates for everything. For every 1 update that actually improves something, there are 20 that just make things worse, even to the point of rendering a program completely unusable.
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