Rethink: DNS + Firewall + VPN vs WiFi Widget
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Rethink: DNS + Firewall + VPN
Say hello to a safer, transparent, and secure Android. VPN: Connects to multiple WireGuard VPNs of your choice. Safe: Reveals network activity of installed apps and lets you disable, uninstall, or firewall them. Secure: First line of defense against spyware, ransomware, and malware that steal personal information and takeover accounts. Protects from DNS manipulation typically employed to censor websites, social media, and messaging apps. Fast: DNS Servers deployed to 300+ locations world-wide to ensure your internet is as fast and highly available as it can be. Open: Open source and free of any trackers. ***Features*** Firewall: Prevent apps from connecting to the Internet. Block spyware, malware, ransomware and more. A firewall blocks any app connecting to the Internet over WiFi or Mobile data. Since most forms of surveillance require the data to be sent the network to a server, firewalling them effectively mitigates the threat (File Managers, Alarm Clock, Calculator are few such examples of apps that do not require any Internet access to function). The firewall feature uses Accessibility Service to detect and firewall background applications. Monitoring: Keep tabs on incoming and outgoing Internet traffic. If enabled, the connectivity logs are collected and analyzed. Automated reports flag previously unknown or suspicious connections, and reveal the extent of attempt to steal data by spyware networks. In our tests, around 60% of the traffic is flagged and reported as being initiated by known spyware. Logs generated are made available in near-real time to the user for their own analysis. WireGuard: Secure outgoing Internet traffic. The app uses fast, modern, light-weight, and secure WireGuard protocol to encrypt outgoing connections to any compatible VPN provider of your choice. Anti-censorship: The app encrypts your internet connection to Domain Name System (DNS) server run by Rethink with presence in our 300+ locations world-wide. DNS servers are the address book of the internet: A DNS server provides the exact addresses you need to visit a website or open an app. Data Monitor: Track per-app and per-connection Mobile or WiFi data usage.
WiFi Widget
Introducing WiFi Widget – Your Ultimate Connection Companion! 🚀 Unleash the power of information at your fingertips with WiFi Widget, the open-source, ad-free app that elevates your connectivity experience. Say goodbye to the hassle of navigating through settings – this sleek and modern UI puts your WiFi details front and center in a fully customizable widget! Key Features: 🎨 Modern UI with Light and Dark Themes: Tailor the app to your style by choosing between light and dark themes. 🔧 Fully Configurable Widget: Craft the perfect widget for your needs by adjusting appearance, WiFi properties, button display, size, and data refresh parameters. WiFi Properties at a Glance: 📡 SSID, BSSID: Easily identify your network. 🌐 IP Addresses: Explore detailed categories like loopback, site local, link local, ULA, multicast, global unicast, and public. Individually enable or disable them based on your preference. 📶 Frequency, Channel, Link Speed, RSSI, Signal Strength, Security Protocol, WiFi Standard & Generation: Dive deep into your WiFi connection details. 🌐 Gateway, DNS, DHCP: Understand the core elements of your network setup. Widget Customization Galore: 🖌️ Appearance Settings: Choose between light and dark themes. Customize widget colors and background opacity. Select which buttons are to be displayed. 📏 Size Options: Adjust the widget to seamlessly integrate into your home screen. 🔄 Data Refreshing: Stay up-to-date with configurable data refresh intervals. No Ads, No Hassle: 🚫 Enjoy an uninterrupted experience – WiFi Widget is completely ad-free! Simplify your connectivity and make a statement on your home screen. Download WiFi Widget now and take control of your WiFi experience! Source code available under the GPL-3.0 license at https://github.com/w2sv/WiFi-Widget. Credits: Logo foreground by Hilmy Abiyyu Asad https://freeicons.io/profile/75801, licensed under Creative Commons(Attribution 3.0 unported) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.
| Feature | Rethink: DNS + Firewall + VPN | WiFi Widget |
|---|---|---|
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid |
| Categories | Password ManagerVPNFirewallDev ToolsMessagingBrowser | ProductivityDev ToolsMessagingBrowser |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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