Comparison

Firewalla vs Serv

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

Serv

Features
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Serv-x Provider is the essential tool for service professionals and businesses to manage their listings, connect with clients, and grow their business in the digital marketplace. Whether you’re a freelancer, technician, or business owner, Serv-x Provider helps you: Create and manage service offers Receive instant booking and service requests Track client location and service history Add photos, details, and prices to services Chat with clients and manage communication Monitor performance with useful insights Serv-x Provider is part of the Serv-x ecosystem, offering seamless integration with the customer app, making it easier for users to find and hire trusted service providers. Join the platform and grow your service business with confidence.

Screenshots

Firewalla4 screens
Serv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Serv at 12.0 against Firewalla's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firewalla ships an update every 6 weeks, Serv every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Firewalla versus Serv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirewallaServ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (736 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings736 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRottiesoft LLCMohamed Aimrane Mghirite

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

Serv

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Firewalla

No in-app purchases

None

Serv

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Firewalla free?
Firewalla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Serv free?
Serv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Firewalla or Serv have ads?
Neither Firewalla nor Serv shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firewalla or Serv?
Firewalla ships an update every 6 weeks, and Serv every 3 weeks. Most recently, Firewalla was updated on September 25, 2026 and Serv on September 13, 2026.

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