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ShizuWall vs AFWall+: catalog facts
ShizuWallAFWall+
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Android Android
  • Per-app network blocking without occupying the VPN slot
  • Works through Shizuku, local ADB or root
  • Kernel-level filtering, so it does not consume the VPN slot
  • Very granular rules per network type, including tethering and LAN
  • Requires Android 11 or later
  • Needs Shizuku, ADB setup or root access to work
  • Requires root
  • Rule sets get complicated quickly and misconfiguration silently breaks apps
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-only License: GPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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