De1984 vs NetGuard
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
De1984
De1984 is a powerful Firewall and Package Manager for Android devices with multiple backend support for maximum flexibility and performance. The name **De1984** is inspired by George Orwell’s novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, reflecting the app’s philosophy of resisting surveillance and reclaiming digital privacy. It symbolizes a reversal of the dystopian control described in the book, empowering users to take back control over their devices and data. FIREWALL FEATURES - Multiple firewall capabilities: iptables (root/Shizuku), ConnectivityManager (Android 13+), and VPN fallback - Automatic firewall method selection based on device capabilities - Comprehensive iptables method for rooted devices provides kernel-level blocking with superior performance - ConnectivityManager for Android 13+ devices without root - VPN backend as fallback for maximum compatibility (no root required) - Block apps from accessing WiFi, Mobile Data, or Roaming independently - Global firewall policies: "Block All by Default" (allowlist) or "Allow All by Default" (blocklist) - Screen-off blocking to save battery and data - Real-time network state monitoring and automatic rule application PACKAGE MANAGEMENT (with Shizuku or root) - Enable/disable system apps - Force stop running apps - Uninstall system and user apps - Works with Shizuku (no root required) or traditional root access - Filter packages by system/user apps, enabled/disabled state - Search functionality for quick package lookup PRIVACY FIRST - Zero tracking or analytics - No telemetry - Local-only data storage - No proprietary libraries - No Google Play Services - 100% open source (MIT License) - Buildable from source REQUIREMENTS - Android 8.0 (API 26) or higher - For iptables firewall: Root access OR Shizuku in root mode - For ConnectivityManager firewall: Shizuku + Android 13+ - For VPN firewall: VPN permission (no root required, works on all Android versions) - For package management: Shizuku or root access PERMISSIONS - ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Monitor network connectivity for automatic rule application - BIND_VPN_SERVICE: Create local VPN for VPN-based firewall backend - QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES: View all installed apps - POST_NOTIFICATIONS: Show notifications for new app installations (optional) - RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Auto-start firewall on device boot - Shizuku or root access: For iptables firewall and package management (optional) OPEN SOURCE Source code: https://github.com/dorumrr/de1984 License: MIT Issues: https://github.com/dorumrr/de1984/issues Late nights for brighter days. Created by Doru Moraru
NetGuard
NetGuard provides simple and advanced ways to block access to the internet - no root required.Applications and addresses can individually be allowed or denied access to your Wi-Fi and/or mobile connection.Blocking access to the internet can help:reduce your data usagesave your batteryincrease your privacyFeatures:Simple to useNo root required100% open sourceNo calling homeNo tracking or analyticsNo advertisementsActively developed and supportedAndroid 5.1 and later supportedIPv4/IPv6 TCP/UDP supportedTethering supportedOptionally allow when screen onOptionally block when roamingOptionally block system applicationsOptionally notify when an application accesses the internetOptionally record network usage per application per addressMaterial design theme with light and dark themePRO features:Log all outgoing traffic; search and filter access attempts; export PCAP files to analyze trafficAllow/block individual addresses per applicationNew application notifications; configure NetGuard directly from the notificationDisplay network speed graph in a status bar notificationSelect from five additional themes in both light and dark versionThere is no other no-root firewall offering all these features.If you have a question or problem, you can send an e-mail to marcel+netguard@faircode.euIf you like to help people less fluent in English, you can help translate NetGuard in your languageIf you like to test new features, you can participate in the test programAll required permissions are described here
| Feature | De1984 | NetGuard |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid |
| Categories | Password ManagerProductivityFirewallDev ToolsBrowser | Password ManagerVPNFirewallDev ToolsBrowser |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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