Vallum vs BlockBlock
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Vallum
6.0Application firewall
BlockBlock
8.0Monitors common persistence locations
| Metric | Vallum | BlockBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Security & Privacy |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 8 | 282 |
| 90-day Installs | 20 | 880 |
| 365-day Installs | 97 | 2.2K |
| Version | 5.1 | 2.4.4 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 18 | 765 |
| GitHub Forks | - | 47 |
| Open Issues | 10 | 44 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 1, 2020 | Sep 19, 2015 |
Reviews
Vallum
Vallum is a macOS application firewall designed to block unauthorized network connections, providing enhanced security by preventing Apple's built-in mechanisms from bypassing firewalls. It offers traffic monitoring and control, making it ideal for users concerned about privacy and security.
Blocks unauthorized network connections and prevents Apple from bypassing firewalls.
Pros
- + Dedicated firewall solution for macOS
- + Blocks Apple's mechanisms to bypass firewalls
- + Provides traffic monitoring and control
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Sparse community and limited forks
- - Unresolved issues may affect functionality
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.