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NetGuard vs AFWall+: catalog facts
NetGuardAFWall+
Freemium

Free and open source. Some features are unlocked by an in-app purchase.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Android Android
  • Per-app blocking with separate Wi-Fi and mobile rules, without root
  • Live traffic log showing exactly what each app contacts
  • Kernel-level filtering, so it does not consume the VPN slot
  • Very granular rules per network type, including tethering and LAN
  • Occupies the VPN slot, so it cannot run alongside a real VPN
  • Some features are unlocked by an in-app purchase
  • Requires root
  • Rule sets get complicated quickly and misconfiguration silently breaks apps
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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