Tiny Shield

Name: Tiny Shield
Author: Proxyman

A macOS firewall that shows every network connection and lets you block apps or domains.

ProprietaryBy Proxyman

PaidProprietarymacOS

Official websitetinyshield.proxyman.com

Download pageapi-tinyshield.proxyman.com

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1 more way to get Tiny Shield

Homebrewbrew install --cask tiny-shield

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About Tiny Shield

Tiny Shield monitors outgoing connections on a Mac and shows them by domain name rather than IP address, including hostnames from Chrome and Firefox when DNS over HTTPS is used. A GeoIP map shows which countries connections go to.

You can switch between Block Mode, Allow All, Block All and Require Approval, where new apps must be approved before connecting, and block individual apps or domains. It comes from the makers of Proxyman, is sold as a one-time purchase and requires macOS 15 or later.

Strengths

Shows domains even with DNS over HTTPS
Several connection modes including approval for new apps
GeoIP map of connection destinations
One-time purchase

Limitations

macOS 15 or later only
Price not stated on the homepage

Details

Pricing: PaidSold as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription.
License: Proprietary
Developer: Proxyman
Platforms: macOS
How it runs: Downloadable app
Best suited for: Mac users who want to see and control which apps connect to the internet
Categories: Network tools, Security tools
Last verified: October 2, 2026
Added: October 2, 2026
Sources: tinyshield.proxyman.com

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