# AFWall+ privacy rating

AFWall+ is an iptables front end for rooted Android devices that controls which apps can reach the network over Wi-Fi, mobile data, VPN and LAN.

## Summary

AFWall+ scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the mobile security apps criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://github.com/ukanth/afwall
- Source code: https://github.com/ukanth/afwall
- License: GPL-3.0
- Category: [Mobile security apps](https://privacyratings.com/mobile-security-apps/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://github.com/ukanth/afwall/blob/beta/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | The Exodus report finds no trackers in the app. | https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/dev.ukanth.ufirewall/latest/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free app funded by donations and an optional paid unlocker, with no ads. | https://github.com/ukanth/afwall |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/mobile-security-apps/afwall/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/mobile-security-apps/afwall.md