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AFWall+

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Spec score 8.1 #32 of 80 in Firewall Software

Spec sheet

Purpose
AFWall+ is an open-source firewall app that controls which apps can access the internet on rooted Android devices.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported platforms
androidRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Support
The project directs users to its FAQ, wiki, XDA forum, and GitHub issues for help.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The project says AFWall+ is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Application rules
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Automation
The project lists Tasker and Locale integration for automation.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Connection alerts
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Firewall engine
It uses Linux iptables rules to allow or block connections by app and network type.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maintainer
The project names Umakanthan Chandran as the current maintainer.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Monitoring
The project lists real-time monitoring, connection logs, and notifications for blocked attempts.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Network support
It lists Wi-Fi, mobile data, VPN, tethering, Tor, and LAN among supported network types.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Not an antivirus
The project says AFWall+ does not scan files for malware and is not an antivirus.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Outbound control
advancedRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Platform requirement
The project says root access is required and lists Android 5.0 (API 21) to Android 14+ as supported versions.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Rule direction
outboundRead 22 Sep 2026 · github.com
Rule management
Features include per-app rules, custom rules, profiles, and import/export of rules.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security disclosure
Google Play lists the developer-provided data-safety disclosure as no data shared with third parties and no data collected.Read 5 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
VPN limitation
The project notes that some VPN apps may interfere with firewall rules.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Open-source Android firewall Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com
AFWall+ (Donate) $9.99, paid once Fully functional donate version · Import All with preferences · Log Statistics/History Read 5 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

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