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Murus Firewall vs BlockBlock
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Murus Firewall
6.0Firewall app
BlockBlock
8.0Monitors common persistence locations
| Metric | Murus Firewall | BlockBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Security & Privacy |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 25 | 282 |
| 90-day Installs | 56 | 880 |
| 365-day Installs | 250 | 2.2K |
| Version | 2.7 | 2.4.4 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 17 | 765 |
| GitHub Forks | - | 47 |
| Open Issues | 2 | 44 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 18, 2014 | Sep 19, 2015 |
Reviews
Murus Firewall
Murus Firewall offers a user-friendly graphical interface for managing macOS network traffic, providing advanced firewall controls that cater to users seeking detailed network management capabilities.
Murus Firewall provides a graphical interface for managing network traffic using macOS's PF firewall.
Pros
- + User-friendly graphical interface
- + Advanced network traffic control
- + Open-source nature
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature
- - Limited community support and engagement
BlockBlock
BlockBlock uniquely monitors macOS persistence locations to alert users of unauthorized changes, offering a security layer for those concerned about unwanted background processes and login items.
Monitors common persistence locations on macOS to alert users when apps attempt to add persistent components.
Pros
- + Provides alerts on persistent component additions.
- + Monitors login and background items effectively.
- + Open-source with active development and community support.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality.
- - Historical issues, though resolved, suggest potential for future bugs.