Comparison

Firezone vs Xlarva

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

Head to head
About

Firezone

This open-source platform provides secure, granular remote access for organizations. It leverages WireGuard for speed and integrates with identity providers for dynamic policy management, offering least-privileged access to specific applications or subnets.

Highlights
  • Open-source platform
  • Granular access management
  • Least-privileged access policies
  • WireGuard protocol integration
  • Identity provider integration
  • Group-based policies
Features
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Firezone is an open source platform to manage remote access for any-sized organization. Unlike most VPNs, Firezone takes a granular, least-privileged approach to access management with group-based policies that control access to individual applications, entire subnets, and everything in between. Built on WireGuard®, a new VPN protocol 3-4 times faster than OpenVPN, Firezone integrates with your identity provider to ensure policies remain up to date with your organization's latest directory information.

About

Xlarva

This app offers a secure and private VPN solution using WireGuard technology. It provides advanced features like traffic obfuscation, custom DNS, and on-demand connections. Seamlessly sync configurations across Apple devices and automate workflows with Shortcuts integration.

Highlights
  • WireGuard & AmneziaWG 2.0
  • Traffic Obfuscation (WebSocket, MASQUE)
  • iCloud Synchronization
  • Custom DNS (DoH/DoT)
  • On-Demand Connection
  • Gateway SOCKS5 proxy server
  • Shortcuts Integration
Features
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Xlarva - WireGuard VPN Client Experience the next generation of VPN technology with Xlarva, a sophisticated WireGuard-based VPN solution designed for privacy-conscious users across all Apple platforms. CORE FEATURES • WireGuard & AmneziaWG 2.0: Industry-leading performance with state-of-the-art cryptography • Traffic Obfuscation: Advanced WebSocket and MASQUE (HTTP/3) tunneling to bypass restrictions and make network more stable • iCloud Synchronization: Seamlessly sync VPN configurations across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV • Custom DNS: Support for DNS over HTTPS (DoH) and DNS over TLS (DoT) • Advanced Routing: Fine-grained control over network routes with include/exclude rules • Traffic Splitting: Decide by domain what goes through the tunnel and what connects directly, with the same rules applying to HTTP, TLS and QUIC (iOS 18 / macOS 15 / tvOS 18) • On-Demand Connection: Intelligent auto-connect based on network conditions • Proxy Configuration: Built-in support for HTTP/HTTPS/PAC proxy settings • Dynamic DNS: Automatic endpoint resolution with secure DNS lookup • Shortcuts Integration: Start, stop, switch configurations and read VPN status from Apple Shortcuts for fully automated workflows • Gateway: Built-in SOCKS5 proxy server to share VPN connection with other devices on your local network • Self-Hosted Deployment: Set up a WireGuard server on your own VPS over SSH, then run it from iPhone, iPad or Mac — monitor it live, manage WireGuard peers, run custom scripts, and open a terminal on it without leaving the app WHY CHOOSE Xlarva? Privacy First Your VPN configurations are stored locally and synced via your private iCloud account. We never see or store your data. Cross-Platform One subscription works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Configure once, use everywhere. Advanced Obfuscation WebSocket and MASQUE (HTTP/3 over QUIC, RFC 9298) tunneling disguises VPN traffic as regular HTTPS, helping bypass deep packet inspection and improve stability on restrictive networks. MASQUE preserves UDP semantics for better performance on lossy networks (requires iOS 17 / macOS 14 / tvOS 17 or later). PRO FEATURES • Unlimited VPN configurations • Traffic obfuscation with WebSocket and MASQUE (HTTP/3) tunneling • Advanced routing and split tunneling • Custom DNS with DoH/DoT support • On-demand connection rules • Dynamic DNS resolution • Proxy configuration support • Full Shortcuts integration • Gateway SOCKS5 proxy server • Priority support and continuous updates • Universal purchase - buy once, use on all your Apple devices PERFECT FOR • Privacy-conscious individuals • Remote workers and digital nomads • Developers and IT professionals • Power users leveraging Shortcuts automation • Users who want full control over their network configuration • Anyone seeking true privacy and security SECURITY & PRIVACY • Open-source WireGuard protocol • End-to-end encrypted tunnels • No logging, no tracking • Local-first architecture • iCloud sync (encrypted) NOTICE Xlarva is a VPN client and does not provide VPN servers. You need to set up your own WireGuard server or obtain a configuration from a third-party VPN provider that supports the WireGuard protocol. Start your journey to true online privacy today with Xlarva.

Screenshots

Firezone4 screens
Xlarva4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Firezone at 5.0 against Xlarva's 1.7. Firezone also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Xlarva's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Xlarva sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Firezone asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Firezone holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xlarva has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firezone ships an update every 3 weeks, Xlarva weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Firezone versus Xlarva: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirezoneXlarva
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirezone, Inc.FERN EAST LIMITED

Customer experience

Firezone

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Xlarva

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Firezone

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Xlarva

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro Membership$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Membership7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro Upgrade$34.99
  • Lifetime Pro$49.99

Questions

Is Firezone free?
Firezone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xlarva free?
Xlarva is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Firezone or Xlarva?
Firezone is rated higher. Firezone averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Xlarva averages 1.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Firezone or Xlarva have ads?
Neither Firezone nor Xlarva shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firezone or Xlarva?
Firezone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Xlarva weekly. Most recently, Firezone was updated on October 24, 2026 and Xlarva on October 24, 2026.

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