1.3.1 - Vallum

: The "Network Status" tab was replaced with a more compact Network Status bar at the bottom of the Configurator window, showing real-time WiFi SSID, gateways, and active interfaces.

: Intercepts connections and holds them while you decide to "pass" or "block" them. Vallum 1.3.1

: Better optimization for battery life, with many tasks running on Apple Silicon's efficiency cores. Core Capabilities : The "Network Status" tab was replaced with

“Vallum's interface is a little confusing, but it's a powerful app, and it comes at a great price... much cheaper than Little Snitch, despite sharing many of the same features.” MacUpdate · 4 years ago Comparison at a Glance macOS Built-in (ALF) Yes (Core focus) Inbound Filtering Rule Specificity Hostname, Port, Protocol, User App-level only Interface Icon-based, Menulet System Preferences Interaction Interactive, Silent, or "Jail" modes Mostly silent 5 Best Firewall Apps for Mac Owners in 2021 - MacUpdate : Create broad rules that apply to all

: The "Flows Monitor" engine can now be disabled to save CPU resources. On Intel-based Macs, it is disabled by default to prioritize system speed.

: Create broad rules that apply to all apps from a specific vendor (e.g., "Always allow all Microsoft apps"). User Perspectives