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NetGuard vs ShizuWall: catalog facts
NetGuardShizuWall
Freemium

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

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Android Android
  • Per-app blocking with separate Wi-Fi and mobile rules, without root
  • Live traffic log showing exactly what each app contacts
  • Per-app network blocking without occupying the VPN slot
  • Works through Shizuku, local ADB or root
  • Occupies the VPN slot, so it cannot run alongside a real VPN
  • Some features are unlocked by an in-app purchase
  • Requires Android 11 or later
  • Needs Shizuku, ADB setup or root access to work
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: GPL-3.0-only
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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