Take full control of your Android network traffic. Shield against intrusive adware and covert telemetry with local dual-barrier threat filtering, while routing connections seamlessly through SOCKS5, HTTP CONNECT, and Shadowsocks tunnels.
Built from source using a zero-copy TUN packet engine, in-memory radix tries, and hardware cryptographic vaults.
Primary fast-path UDP 53 DNS blackholing synthesizes instant 0.0.0.0 responses, while a secondary TCP RST safety net halts leaked sockets before a byte leaves your device.
Natively tunnels traffic across SOCKS5, HTTP CONNECT, Shadowsocks AEAD (AES-256-GCM), or Direct ISP. Switch active outbound nodes on the fly without reconnecting the VPN.
Multi-Protocol RoutingInspect every packet in flight. Monitor live uplink and downlink throughput, protocol distribution (TCP / UDP / DNS), and review detailed reasons for blocked threat domains.
Live TelemetryYour proxy credentials, usernames, and Shadowsocks secrets are encrypted using AES-256-GCM and stored securely in the hardware-backed Android Keystore, excluded from cloud extractions.
AES-256-GCM KeystoreCustom rule sets let you bypass corporate intranets, route domestic streaming directly, and proxy sensitive browsing with FQDN and IP CIDR pattern matching.
Smart RoutingDesigned with Material Design 3 guidelines. Seamlessly transitions between crisp Light Mode, deep battery-saving OLED Dark Mode, and dynamic system auto-tracking.
Light & OLED DarkSome media, carrier, or ad-supported apps refuse to open when active network protection is detected. Netra lets you exclude any installed app from the tunnel with a single toggle — no root needed. Every other app keeps full protection.
App Exclusion ListUpgrade to Netra Pro via Google Play to unlock unlimited custom proxy nodes (SOCKS5, Shadowsocks, HTTP), cross-app tracker protection, smart split tunneling, custom routing rules engine, and the live traffic inspector.
Freemium — Free + ProHow Netra processes, filters, and routes packets with near-zero latency.
Android VpnService redirects Layer-3 IP packets to the local in-memory TUN interface.
Port 53 queries matched against 80k rules in a Radix Trie. Threat domains return 0.0.0.0 immediately.
Valid requests evaluated against routing rules (Direct, Proxy Node, or Reject) using in-memory Fake-IP mapping.
Relayed via protected sockets over SOCKS5, HTTP CONNECT, or Shadowsocks AEAD to destination.
Real-world captures from physical Android smartphone (1080×1920) and tablet (2560×1600) hardware.
Total transparency on how Netra handles your network traffic and why system permissions are used.
Android requires apps that inspect or route Layer-3 network packets to use the official VpnService framework. Netra operates as a client-side local tunnel utility rather than a commercial surveillance VPN:
Packets processed by Netra's TUN interface are filtered and evaluated entirely in local device memory. No data is sent to central company servers.
Netra never logs, stores, or transmits browsing history, DNS lookups, app usage, or payload packets. No telemetry SDKs are included in the app.
Sensitive proxy passwords and Shadowsocks keys are encrypted via AES-256-GCM and stored directly in the hardware-backed Android Keystore.
| Permission | System Identifier | Requirement | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPN Service | BIND_VPN_SERVICE |
Mandatory | Instantiates local TUN interface for on-device threat filtering and proxy socket routing. |
| Internet Access | INTERNET |
Mandatory | Transmits outbound traffic to your user-configured proxy servers and downloads blocklist updates. |
| Network State | ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE |
Mandatory | Monitors Wi-Fi and Cellular transitions to maintain socket resilience without dropped packets. |
| Change Network State | CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE |
Mandatory | Enables socket protection to bypass the VPN tunnel for proxy outbound connections (VpnService.protect()). |
| Foreground Service | FOREGROUND_SERVICE |
Mandatory | Maintains continuous packet processing while switching between different applications. |
Everything you need to know about Netra's architecture, security, and operation.
Yes, absolutely. Netra operates on a strict, uncompromising Zero-Log Policy. It requires no account registration, no phone number, and does not monitor or store your browsing history, IP addresses, DNS queries, or app activity. All packet filtering occurs 100% locally on your device.
Unlike commercial VPN services that route all your traffic to their remote cloud servers, Netra runs a local packet engine directly on your phone via Android's local VpnService. When apps resolve domains, Netra intercepts the DNS request and checks it against 80,000+ threat definitions compiled into an in-memory Radix Trie. If matched, it returns 0.0.0.0 immediately, neutralizing the threat before any network data leaves your device.
Netra natively supports SOCKS5 (with username/password authentication), HTTP CONNECT (standard forward proxy tunneling), Shadowsocks (using modern AEAD ciphers like AES-256-GCM), and Direct ISP routing. You can switch between active nodes in real-time without restarting your VPN session.
Netra uses AndroidX EncryptedSharedPreferences backed by the hardware-protected Android Keystore. Passwords and Shadowsocks keys are encrypted using AES-256-GCM at rest. Furthermore, our backup rules explicitly exclude credential stores from automated cloud backups to protect your keys against remote extraction.
No. Netra was built with high-efficiency Kotlin coroutines, direct NIO byte buffers, and memory-optimized Radix Tries that consume under 8MB of RAM for 80,000+ rules. By dropping ads and tracking scripts before their multi-megabyte payloads can download, Netra often improves overall page load speeds and saves mobile cellular data.
Yes. In the Traffic Inspector tab, tapping any blocked flow opens the "Why Was This Blocked?" inspector where you can tap "Allow Once" (temporary bypass for current session) or "Always Allow" (persisted whitelist) to easily resolve any false positives.
Netra follows a freemium model. The free tier is fully functional and includes on-device threat & adware shield, one pre-configured secure DoH node, and real-time traffic analytics — all with zero logs and no account required.
Netra Pro is available for ₹99/month or ₹999/year (~16% discount) via Google Play. It unlocks: unlimited custom proxy nodes (SOCKS5, Shadowsocks AEAD, HTTP), cross-app tracker protection, smart split tunneling (per-app proxy bypass), the custom routing rules engine (domain/CIDR rules), and the full live traffic inspector. The subscription is managed entirely through Google Play — cancel anytime.
Committed to advancing digital privacy through cutting-edge network engineering.
Navarambha Labs was founded on the belief that personal privacy should be transparent, uncompromising, and technically verifiable. Modern commercial VPNs often replace your ISP with an equally opaque centralized corporation that can log, monetize, or leak your data.
With Netra, we turned the model inside out: you control your own nodes, you inspect every packet in real time, and our engine operates completely on your local device without any remote intermediaries.
Engineered without centralized surveillance relays. All traffic routing and threat blocking execute directly in device memory.
We do not operate ad networks, sell analytics, or gather user telemetry. Your network data remains strictly private.
Have questions, suggestions, or need assistance? Reach out directly to the development team.
Experience high-speed proxy tunneling and zero-latency on-device threat protection today.
Compatible with Android 8.0 (API 26) and above • Freemium — Free tier + Netra Pro subscription via Google Play
