App2Proxy vs Port Knocker
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
App2Proxy
App2Proxy lets you redirect the traffic of selected apps through a local proxy using iptables. Due to the use of iptables, the app requires root access.Features:Selective traffic redirection: choose specific applications for proxyingAutomatic restoration of iptables rules after rebootSupport for system apps with advanced modeDNS management: redirect DNS requests to port 10853Material 3 design with dark theme and AMOLED supportAutorun with support for Android 15+ and various manufacturersAutoload diagnostics to troubleshoot problemsRule manager to view and manage active rules
Port Knocker
A basic port knocker client. Also includes a widget and the ability to choose an application to launch after knocking.
| Feature | App2Proxy | Port Knocker |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | Apache-2.0 |
| Install sources | GitHubIzzyOnDroid | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | Password ManagerBrowser | Password ManagerBrowser |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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