Firewalla vs AI Defender
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.
AI Defender
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AI Defender is the companion app for owners of the AI Defender 1000 Covert Device Wi-Fi Appliance (for small business and consumer) and the AI Defender 2000/3000 Series Covert Device Firewall (for enterprise and government). It provides secure access to alerts, reports, and management tools for your device. With AI Defender, you can: • Monitor your network for covert or unauthorized devices and Bluetooth skimmers • Get real-time security alerts and updates • View detailed threat reports • Manage device settings remotely This app is only for registered owners of the AI Defender 1000 Covert Device Wi-Fi Appliance and AI Defender 2000/3000 series Covert Device Firewall. A valid device registration is required for access.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Firewalla at every 6 weeks against AI Defender's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Firewalla ships an update every 6 weeks, AI Defender every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Firewalla | AI Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (736 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 736 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Rottiesoft LLC | LSC, LLC |
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
AI Defender
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Firewalla
No in-app purchases
AI Defender
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Firewalla free?
Is AI Defender free?
Do Firewalla or AI Defender have ads?
Which is updated more often, Firewalla or AI Defender?
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