Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac

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, Android Tablet, F-Droid and Windows apps. The best NetGuard alternative is AdGuard, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like NetGuard are simplewall, RethinkDNS, Athena - Firewall & Adblocker and AdAway.


FireWally is a free firewall app for Mac, powered by Apple Intelligence and designed for anyone who wants to take full control of their online activity.




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.


