AFWall+ vs LuLu by Objective-See

Struggling to choose between AFWall+ and LuLu by Objective-See? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

AFWall+ is a Security & Privacy solution with tags like firewall, network-security, privacy, access-control.

It boasts features such as Set per-app firewall rules to allow or deny internet access, Configure separate rules for WiFi and mobile data, Allow or deny access to VPNs on a per-app basis, Set whitelist rules to only allow certain apps internet access, Customizable UI with simple and advanced modes, Open source and regularly updated and pros including Fine-grained control over app permissions, Lightweight with minimal battery impact, Completely free with no ads or paid version, Active development community, Works without root on newer Android versions.

On the other hand, LuLu by Objective-See is a Security & Privacy product tagged with firewall, network-security, privacy-protection.

Its standout features include Blocks unknown outgoing connections, Notifies user when program tries to connect to internet, Allows user to see what data each app is sending out, Open source code for transparency, Easy to use firewall interface, and it shines with pros like Protects privacy by limiting tracking, Free and open source, User friendly interface, Gives user control over app connections.

Feature	AFWall+	LuLu by Objective-See
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Security & Privacy	Security & Privacy

Product Overview

AFWall+

Description: AFWall+ is an open source firewall app for Android. It allows granular control over app permissions to access the internet, WiFi, mobile data, and more. Useful for security and privacy.

LuLu by Objective-See

Description: LuLu is a free, open source firewall application developed by Objective-See for macOS. It blocks unknown outgoing connections to protect user privacy and limit tracking.

Key Features Comparison

AFWall+ Features

• Set per-app firewall rules to allow or deny internet access
• Configure separate rules for WiFi and mobile data
• Allow or deny access to VPNs on a per-app basis
• Set whitelist rules to only allow certain apps internet access
• Customizable UI with simple and advanced modes
• Open source and regularly updated

LuLu by Objective-See Features

• Blocks unknown outgoing connections
• Notifies user when program tries to connect to internet
• Allows user to see what data each app is sending out
• Open source code for transparency
• Easy to use firewall interface

Pros & Cons Analysis

AFWall+

Pros

• Fine-grained control over app permissions
• Lightweight with minimal battery impact
• Completely free with no ads or paid version
• Active development community
• Works without root on newer Android versions

Cons

• Setup can be complicated for novice users
• Requires root access on older Android versions
• No official iOS version
• Lacks some advanced firewall features

LuLu by Objective-See

Pros

• Protects privacy by limiting tracking
• Free and open source
• User friendly interface
• Gives user control over app connections

Cons

• Requires some technical knowledge to configure
• Not as full featured as paid firewalls
• Only available for macOS, not Windows or Linux

Pricing Comparison

AFWall+

• Open Source
• Free

LuLu by Objective-See

• Free
• Open Source