Comparison

Firewalla vs Alecto AI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Network security
  • IoT device management
  • Vulnerability detection
  • Mirai virus scanning
  • Port scanning
  • Network control
Features
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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.

About

Alecto AI

This app helps you find and remove unauthorized uses of your photos and videos online. It locates content across platforms, flags manipulated media like deepfakes, and assists in submitting takedown requests with evidence preservation.

Highlights
  • Locate unauthorized photos/videos
  • Flag manipulated media
  • Preserve verifiable evidence
  • Submit takedown requests
  • Connect with support resources
  • Live person verification
Features
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If you are dealing with harmful image sharing or misuse of your likeness online, you are not alone, and you do not have to navigate it by yourself. Alecto helps guide you through the process, from preserving records to preparing reporting materials and requesting content removal. Designed to support people facing online image-related harm with privacy, care, and clear next steps. WHAT ALECTO DOES Search Across Major Platforms
Alecto helps users check for matching images across supported platforms in one place, reducing the need to manually search platform by platform. Create Platform Reporting Materials
Alecto helps generate reporting and takedown materials tailored to your situation, including structured information you can use when contacting platforms or seeking professional help. Preserve Important Evidence
Alecto captures and organizes records with timestamps so key information is easier to keep, review, and share with authorized professionals when needed. Understand Available Options
Alecto helps users identify relevant reporting paths, rights information, and next steps based on their situation. Connect to Support Resources
When additional help is needed, Alecto connects users to trusted legal, safety, and support resources. WHY ALECTO EXISTS Alecto was built to make a difficult process clearer, more organized, and more accessible. Our goal is to help users move from confusion to action with tools designed around privacy, safety, and support. Alecto Help is free to use. Your information is encrypted and handled with care. We do not share your data without your consent. KEY FEATURES • Cross-platform image search
• Guided reporting and takedown support
• Evidence capture and organization
• Rights and options guidance
• Identity verification tools
• Safety and crisis support resources
• Connections to specialized support professionals IMPORTANT If you are in immediate danger, call local emergency services right away.
If you are experiencing a crisis or thinking about self-harm, contact your local crisis support service immediately.

Screenshots

Firewalla4 screens
Alecto AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Firewalla at 4.5 against Alecto AI's 4.1. Firewalla also leads on ratings volume (736 vs 14). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Firewalla holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firewalla has 736 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 81% and 80% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firewalla ships an update every 6 weeks, Alecto AI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Firewalla versus Alecto AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirewallaAlecto AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (736 ratings) — better4.1 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings736 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB56 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRottiesoft LLCAlecto AI Inc.

Customer experience

Firewalla

All ratings736 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative14.2%

Alecto AI

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

Alecto AI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Firewalla

No in-app purchases

None

Alecto AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Firewalla free?
Firewalla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alecto AI free?
Alecto AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Firewalla or Alecto AI?
Firewalla is rated higher. Firewalla averages 4.5 out of 5 from 736 ratings, while Alecto AI averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.
Do Firewalla or Alecto AI have ads?
Neither Firewalla nor Alecto AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firewalla or Alecto AI?
Firewalla ships an update every 6 weeks, and Alecto AI every 3 weeks. Most recently, Firewalla was updated on September 30, 2026 and Alecto AI on September 9, 2026.

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