VPN + ad blocker + DNS filtering for iPhone & iPad
Privacy-focused VPN and ad blocker for iPhone & iPad.
fogu blocks ads, trackers, malware, and phishing endpoints system-wide, lets you switch between all protocols at all locations, and even offers AdBlock-only mode without an active VPN tunnel.
Trial and cancellation are managed through the App Store and your iPhone settings.
- Privacy Made in Germany
- Zero Logging
- No Account Required
- Unlimited Devices
Free trial
Start with 2 or 4 weeks free
- Start free from the App Store
- Monthly plan: 2 weeks free
- Yearly plan: 4 weeks free
- Trial and billing are managed by the App Store
- 70% cheaper than leading competitors
Prices are shown in App Store checkout. Cancel in your iPhone settings.
All protocols everywhere
Can I choose different regions?
Yes. fogu offers 7+ global locations, and every location supports Shadowsocks, WireGuard, VLESS TLS, and VLESS Reality.
Private by design
How do sign-in and devices work?
There are no user accounts to create or manage. Your subscription works across unlimited devices on the same Apple account.
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Why people trust fogu
- Privacy Made in Germany
- Zero Logging
- No Account Required
- Unlimited Devices
- 7+ Global Locations
Quick Answer
fogu is a privacy-focused VPN for iPhone and iPad with system-wide ad blocking and DNS filtering. You can use Shadowsocks, WireGuard, VLESS TLS, or VLESS Reality at every location, choose protocols automatically or manually, run a network test for restrictive networks, and keep filtering active even in AdBlock-only mode without a VPN tunnel.
- Blocks ads, trackers, malware, and phishing endpoints system-wide
- Shadowsocks, WireGuard, VLESS TLS, and VLESS Reality everywhere
- Automatic or manual protocol choice with network testing
- AdBlock-only mode plus custom allow/block rules
Which iPhone guides can help before I install?
Start with these short explainers if you are comparing blocking models, DNS filtering, or restrictive-network protocols on iPhone.
Why should I use fogu on my iPhone?
fogu combines privacy-focused VPN, system-wide ad blocking, DNS filtering, and rule control in one app for iPhone and iPad.
Do I need multiple apps or just fogu?
You only need fogu. It combines VPN, ad blocking, DNS filtering, protocol selection, and rule management in one iPhone and iPad app.
One app for privacy, filtering, and connection control
How does fogu reduce tracking?
fogu blocks ads, trackers, malware, and phishing endpoints system-wide. DNS filtering is used for provider DNS restriction workarounds and stronger ad blocking coverage.
System-wide filtering across apps and browsers
Can I choose different regions?
Yes. fogu offers 7+ global locations, and every location supports Shadowsocks, WireGuard, VLESS TLS, and VLESS Reality.
All protocols available at all locations
How does fogu block ads on iOS?
fogu uses a privacy-focused VPN setup and DNS filtering to enforce rules across the whole device. Here's the flow:
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1. Connect
Activate fogu on iPhone or iPad and choose automatic protocol selection or manually switch between Shadowsocks, WireGuard, VLESS TLS, and VLESS Reality.
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2. Apply filtering
fogu applies system-wide DNS filtering and blocking rules to ads, trackers, malware, and phishing endpoints across apps and browsers.
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3. Fine-tune
Run the network test on restrictive networks, use AdBlock-only mode without a VPN tunnel if needed, and manage your own allow rules, block rules, or imported blocklists by URL.
What types of ads and trackers can fogu block?
fogu filters traffic at device level, so the protection applies far beyond a single browser.
Which ad networks does fogu block?
fogu blocks known ad domains system-wide across apps and browsers, including many requests that power banners, popups, and tracking-heavy placements.
How does fogu stop tracking?
fogu blocks tracker endpoints that try to connect activity across apps, browsers, and embedded web views.
What about malware and phishing?
fogu also filters known malware and phishing endpoints, so risky domains are stopped alongside advertising and tracking infrastructure.
Does fogu mask my IP address?
Yes. When you use the VPN connection, your traffic exits through the selected fogu location instead of your local network IP.
Does it work in all apps?
Yes. fogu works system-wide on iPhone and iPad rather than being limited to Safari or one specific app.
Can I control exceptions and lists?
Yes. You can manage your own allow rules and block rules, and you can import a custom blocklist by URL.
How do DNS routing and custom rules work in fogu?
fogu keeps rule control visible for people who want more than default blocking: whitelist, blacklist, imported lists, and AdBlock-only filtering are part of the same iPhone flow.
Whitelist and blacklist rules
Add allow rules when a site or app needs an exception, and add block rules when you want a domain stopped across apps and browsers.
Custom rules and imports by URL
Bring your own blocklist source by URL and combine it with fogu's built-in DNS filtering so routing decisions stay easy to review.
AdBlock-only without the VPN tunnel
Use AdBlock-only mode when you want DNS filtering and blocking rules active without routing traffic through an active VPN tunnel.
Is fogu privacy-friendly? What data is collected?
fogu is made in Germany, does not require user accounts, and does not log your browsing history, IP addresses, or communication contents.
What data does fogu NOT collect?
fogu does not log visited websites, communication contents, or IP-related activity data.
How do sign-in and devices work?
There are no user accounts to create or manage. Your subscription works across unlimited devices on the same Apple account.
What about plans and pricing?
fogu offers a monthly plan with 2 weeks free and a yearly plan with 4 weeks free, priced about 70% below leading competitors without locking the site copy to fixed currency amounts.
Which devices work with fogu?
fogu is built for iPhone and iPad, with privacy, filtering, and connection controls designed around iOS and iPadOS behavior.
- Privacy-focused VPN for iPhone and iPad
- Unlimited devices on the same Apple account
- AdBlock-only mode works without an active VPN tunnel
What if fogu isn't blocking ads?
Use these checks to restore blocking coverage quickly:
- Switch protocols manually or use automatic selection to find the best route for the current network.
- Run the built-in network test if you are on a restrictive Wi-Fi or carrier network.
- Remember that in-app YouTube ads are hard to block reliably because the ad delivery is tightly integrated with the video stream.
What are the most common questions about fogu?
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How does fogu work?
fogu uses a privacy-focused VPN setup and DNS filtering on iPhone and iPad to block ads, trackers, malware, and phishing endpoints system-wide across apps and browsers.
Does fogu use a VPN?
Yes. fogu is a privacy-focused VPN for iPhone and iPad, and it can also run in AdBlock-only mode when you want filtering without an active VPN tunnel.
Which protocols does fogu support?
fogu supports Shadowsocks, WireGuard, VLESS TLS, and VLESS Reality, and all four protocols are available at all locations.
How many locations can I choose from?
fogu offers 7+ global locations, and you can switch between them manually or let the app choose automatically.
Can fogu choose the best protocol for me?
Yes. You can let fogu choose automatically or manually select the protocol yourself, and the built-in network test helps on restrictive networks.
What exactly does fogu block?
fogu blocks ads, trackers, malware, and phishing endpoints system-wide. DNS filtering is used for ad blocking coverage and provider DNS restriction workarounds.
Does fogu block YouTube ads inside the YouTube app?
Not reliably. In-app YouTube ads are hard to block because the ad delivery is closely tied to the video stream.
Can I use fogu without the VPN tunnel?
Yes. AdBlock-only mode lets you keep filtering active without an active VPN tunnel.
Can I manage my own rules?
Yes. You can create your own allow rules and block rules, and you can import a custom blocklist by URL.
Does fogu log my traffic?
No. fogu states that it does not log browsing history, communication contents, or IP-related activity data.
Do I need to create an account?
No. fogu does not use user accounts, and your purchase is handled through your Apple account.
How many devices can I use with one purchase?
You can use fogu on unlimited devices that share the same Apple account.
How is fogu priced?
fogu offers a monthly plan with 2 weeks free and a yearly plan with 4 weeks free, and the positioning is about 70% below leading competitors.
Start with private, system-wide filtering on iPhone & iPad
Install fogu to get privacy-focused VPN protection, system-wide blocking, flexible protocol choice, and pricing built to stay far below leading competitors.