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Category General
Program license Free
Version 1.2.303r
Size 5 MB
Works under: Android
Also available for Windows
Program available in English
Content rating Everyone
Package name com.glasswire.android
Program by SecureMix LLC
620 Congress Ave #320 Austin, TX 78701 USA

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GlassWire is a comprehensive and user-friendly network monitoring app for Android devices.

Overview

GlassWire is an innovative tool that provides in-depth analysis of your network activity, data usage, and security on your Android device. It's designed to help users understand their internet behavior and protect their online privacy.

Features

GlassWire's main feature is its ability to provide detailed real-time and historical data usage statistics. This information comes in handy for users who want to keep track of their data consumption, be it Wi-Fi or mobile data. It is especially useful for those with limited data plans or those who want to optimize their data usage.

In addition, GlassWire comes with a built-in firewall. This feature lets you see which apps are using your data and gives you the ability to block certain apps from accessing the internet. This firewall feature is an excellent addition, contributing to the app's value in terms of enhancing device security.

The app also provides real-time alerts about new app connections, helping you to detect any suspicious activity. Its easy-to-understand graphs give an overview of past and present network activities, making it possible to spot unusual patterns.

User-friendly Interface

One of the app's strengths is its sleek and user-friendly interface. It's lightweight, meaning it does not significantly impact the device's performance. Users can easily navigate through the app and access the information they need without any hassle. This makes GlassWire a great choice for those who are not tech-savvy but still want to monitor their data usage and network activity.

Pricing

GlassWire is free to download and use. However, it offers a premium version with additional features. While the subscription price is considered reasonable by many users, some have expressed a desire for a one-time purchase option.

Conclusion

Overall, GlassWire is a powerful tool that offers a comprehensive suite of features to monitor and manage network activity and data usage. Its user-friendly design and robust security features make it an excellent choice for Android users.

Pros

Provides detailed real-time and historical data usage statistics
Built-in firewall for enhanced device security
Real-time alerts for new app connections
User-friendly interface

Cons

Lacks a one-time purchase option for the premium version

Tap the top right graph icon to see live data usage! It's free for everyone!

Potentially dangerous permissions

READ_PHONE_STATE: Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.

Other permissions

ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS: Allows an application to collect component usage statistics
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. If you don't request this permission, you will not receive the broadcast at that time. Though holding this permission does not have any security implications, it can have a negative impact on the user experience by increasing the amount of time it takes the system to start and allowing applications to have themselves running without the user being aware of them. As such, you must explicitly declare your use of this facility to make that visible to the user.
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
com.android.vending.BILLING