| App Name | Approach | Per-app speed limit? | Root required? | |----------|----------|----------------------|----------------| | NetGuard | Local VPN | No (only block) | No | | GlassWire | Local VPN | No | No | | NoRoot Firewall | Local VPN | No | No | | AFWall+ | iptables | No (block only) | Yes | | Traffic Shaper (Xposed) | Kernel-level | Yes | Root + Xposed |

is the most popular open-source alternative. It creates a local VPN to block internet access per app – without root.

On a PC, this is invaluable for preventing Windows Update from hogging your connection during a Zoom call or limiting a game’s background downloads.

A: Yes, you can use NetLimiter for Android APK on multiple devices, as long as you have the APK file installed on each device.

: For advanced users with rooted devices, this provides a powerful front-end for the Linux iptables firewall, allowing precise control over network traffic.