Guide
Split tunneling on iPhone — Apple limits and FollowNet’s closest tools
Consumer iOS apps generally cannot do per-app split tunneling like Windows/Android. FollowNet’s closest controls are Network Profiles, server modes, and Chrome site routing on desktop.
What to know
On iPhone, VPN is typically all-or-nothing for apps while connected. On Chrome, site routing can send chosen hosts through the proxy. That is not the same as excluding Instagram from a system tunnel.
How to use it
Need only browser protection on a Mac → Chrome routing. Need whole phone → iOS VPN. Need a café preset → Public Wi‑Fi profile.
Limits and honest expectations
We do not advertise fake per-app split tunneling on iPhone that Apple’s consumer APIs do not allow.
Key points
- Need only browser protection on a Mac → Chrome routing. Need whole phone → iOS VPN. Need a café preset → Public Wi‑Fi profile.
- We do not advertise fake per-app split tunneling on iPhone that Apple’s consumer APIs do not allow.
- Free includes a weekly traffic allowance
- Current plan details always appear in the app
FAQ
What is the main benefit?
Consumer iOS apps generally cannot do per-app split tunneling like Windows/Android. FollowNet’s closest controls are Network Profiles, server modes, and Chrome site routing on desktop.
How do I start?
Need only browser protection on a Mac → Chrome routing. Need whole phone → iOS VPN. Need a café preset → Public Wi‑Fi profile.
What are the limits?
We do not advertise fake per-app split tunneling on iPhone that Apple’s consumer APIs do not allow.
How does Free work?
Free includes a weekly traffic allowance. Current plan details always appear in the app