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Rethink DNS + Firewall vs simplewall
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| Fact | Rethink DNS + Firewall | simplewall |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Kotlin | C |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 5.5k | 9.1k |
| Latest | v0.5.7 | v.3.8.7 |
| Last push | 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-01 |
| Release cadence | about 34 days between releases | about 65 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 28+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace GlassWire. Alternatives to GlassWire →
PartialRethink DNS + FirewallPer-app firewall and DNS-level blocking on Android.
PartialsimplewallPer-application allow and block rules on Windows through the Windows Filtering Platform, without traffic graphs.
Rethink DNS + Firewall
- v0.5.72026-09-21
- v0.5.62026-08-09
- v0.5.5z2026-08-02_New:_ RPN (starting $1.75/mo) is back on Play Store, Website, and GitHub flavours.pre-release
- v0.5.5y2026-07-07New: Notifications for unsuspecting users on Rethink's own traffic being blocked when in Loopback mode.
- v0.5.5x2026-06-19_Improvement_: Global / user-preferred DNS (set in Configure -> DNS -> Type) works alongside Simple-mode WireGuard, reg…
simplewall
- v.3.9.12026-07-22added network statistics to watch info about speed (issue #2100) [thx @Tarkiin]pre-release
- v.3.92026-07-21changed messages with displays unused apps and timers (it displays full paths)pre-release
- v.3.8.72025-08-08upd: fix crash #2020 (9/8/25)
- v.3.8.6.12025-05-21fixed "open containing folder" error (issue #1977)
- v.3.8.62025-04-01upd: 03/04/2025, fix crash #1958
Rethink DNS + Firewall
✓ signed The latest release, v0.5.7, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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simplewall
✓ signed The latest release, v.3.8.7, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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