FireWally for Mac
Mac UtilitiesFireWally by Nektony is a free firewall and network monitor that goes far beyond the built in macOS firewall. It lives in the menu bar, shows every app that connects to the internet and how much data each one uses, and lets you cut off any connection with a single toggle. With no complex rules to learn, it is a friendly way to see what your Mac does in the background.
Key Features
- Live list of every app with network activity, updated as connections start and stop
- One toggle per app to allow or block its internet access
- Protection modes decide how new apps are treated when they first go online
- Traffic history and usage statistics by the hour and by the day
- Apple Intelligence explanations describe why an app connects, on supported Macs
How to Download
- Download FireWally using the button on this page and open the file you receive.
- Move the app to your Applications folder, launch it, and allow its network extension in System Settings when macOS asks.
- You can also Download from the official site if you prefer to get it straight from Nektony.
System Requirements
FireWally needs macOS 13 or later. Its smart explanations need macOS 26 with Apple Intelligence turned on and a Mac with an M1 chip or newer.
FAQs
Is FireWally free to use?
Yes. It is free, with all monitoring and blocking tools included and no subscription needed.
How is it different from the macOS firewall?
The built in firewall mainly guards incoming connections. FireWally focuses on outgoing traffic, shows it app by app, and lets you block individual apps.
What happens when I block an app?
That app can no longer send or receive data online. It may stop syncing or updating until you allow it again from the list.
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