Firewalla vs Certo AntiSpy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Firewalla
Secure your home or small business network and IoT devices from cyber threats. Detect vulnerable devices, scan for infections, and block suspicious activity. Manage your network security with this powerful tool.
- Network security
- IoT device management
- Vulnerability detection
- Mirai virus scanning
- Port scanning
- Network control
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Firewalla is a vital security addition to every home and small business with network and IoT devices. Imagine yourself settling in for a nice, quiet evening. You go to check on the sleeping baby and out of the corner of your eye you catch the baby camera turn towards you...somebody else is watching. Hackers are like a burglar constantly checking all your doors and windows looking for a way to sneak in. Firewalla can help you to secure and manage your personal network, discover vulnerable IoT devices. Firewalla has the ability to discover devices that are open and can be infected (or already) by the Mirai virus. Security Scanning 1. Inside scan, find all the devices that may be infected with Mirai virus or can be infected with it. 2. Outside scan, search for ports that are open from the Internet side. This app will also control the Firewalla Box.
Certo AntiSpy
This app offers comprehensive mobile security by scanning for vulnerabilities and analyzing WiFi networks for threats. It also provides a privacy checklist with actionable tips to enhance your device's security and protect personal data.
- Scan for security vulnerabilities
- Find WiFi threats
- Security & privacy checklist
- No ads
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Powerful, all-in-one protection for your privacy, your network, and your device. Certo AntiSpy is your all-in-one solution for iPhone privacy and security. It scans for threats and vulnerabilities, secures your internet connection, and tells you if your accounts have been exposed in a data breach — helping you spot the risks and take back control of your personal data. Join millions who trust Certo to protect their devices. Feature list: ○ Threat Scanner - Gives your device a full security health check, flagging risks and vulnerabilities before they become a problem. Get clear results and simple, actionable guidance on how to fix any issues, so you always know your device is protected. ○ VPN - Secure your internet connection with military-grade encryption and browse anonymously on any network. Block ads and trackers for a faster, safer browsing experience. ○ Intruder Detection - Know if someone tries to access your phone without permission. Choose to sound a loud alarm or secretly capture a photo the moment someone unlocks your device. ○ Breach Check - Help protect yourself from identity theft and fraud by checking if your passwords and personal information have been leaked in a data breach or posted on the dark web. ○ Security & Privacy Checklist - Get actionable, easy-to-follow tips for locking down your devices and Apple account, with a simple checklist to track what you've completed. ○ No Ads - Enjoy a distraction-free experience with no intrusive ads, allowing you to focus solely on protecting your device and privacy. Download Certo AntiSpy today and take back control of your privacy and security. Subscription Terms: This app offers auto-renewable Certo AntiSpy subscriptions to unlock Premium features. ○ Premium Monthly: $8.99 / month - 7-day free trial for new users ○ Premium Yearly: $59.99 / year - 7-day free trial for new users ○ Premium Plus Monthly: $12.99 / month - 7-day free trial for new users ○ Premium Plus Yearly: $84.99 / year - 7-day free trial for new users Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Service: https://www.certosoftware.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.certosoftware.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Firewalla at none against Certo AntiSpy's 4. Firewalla also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Certo AntiSpy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Firewalla asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Firewalla against 4.6 for Certo AntiSpy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 736 and 945 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Firewalla's written reviews are positive against 83% of Certo AntiSpy's.
Firewalla ships an update every 6 weeks, Certo AntiSpy every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Firewalla | Certo AntiSpy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (736 ratings) | 4.6 (945 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 736 | 945 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rottiesoft LLC | Certo Software |
Customer experience
Firewalla
Certo AntiSpy
Bugs and requests
Firewalla
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes after updates
- Connectivity issues with certain routers
- Inconsistent device detection
- Firmware update problems
Requested features
5 requests- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Web-based management interface
- Improved setup process
- Faster response times
- More detailed network monitoring
Certo AntiSpy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Firewalla
No in-app purchases
Certo AntiSpy
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Premium Plus Monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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- Premium Plus Yearly7 Days trial$84.991 Year
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