NetGuard Alternatives

NetGuard is described as 'Provides simple and advanced ways to block access to the internet - no root required' and is a Firewall in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to NetGuard for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, F-Droid, Android Tablet and iPhone apps. The best NetGuard alternative is AdGuard, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NetGuard are simplewall, RethinkDNS, AdAway and Athena - Firewall & Adblocker.

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  1. ADNS icon

    ADNS

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    ADNS is a lightweight DNS-based ad blocker for Android. No VPN, no background services, no battery drain, no hassle.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  2. Stronghold icon

    Stronghold

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    Easily configure macOS security settings from the terminal.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  4. De1984 Firewall icon

    De1984 Firewall

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    Privacy isn’t default. Take it back with De1984 Firewall and Package Control.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    De1984 Firewall screenshot 1
     
  5. Ad
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    Total Adblock icon
    Total Adblock

    Block unwanted ads for faster browsing with Total Adblock. Remove banners, pop-ups, and video ads. SAVETIME by decreasing data usage and improving privacy while prolonging battery life. Easy iOS setup requires a paid account, off...

    http://www.totaladblock.com
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  6. orWall icon

    orWall

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    orWall will force selected applications through Orbot while preventing unchecked applications to have network access.In short, orWall will add special iptables rules in order to redirect traffic for applications through .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Tor
    • Orbot
    configuration
     
  7. Android Autostarts icon

    Android Autostarts

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    Displays what apps activate during events and the background triggers. Root users can disable unnecessary autostarts to accelerate phone boot. Root is not required, but needed to make changes.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Android Autostarts screenshot 1
     
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