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ArkWarden vs Outbound

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ArkWarden compared with Outbound
DetailArkWarden logo ArkWardenOutbound logo Outbound
What it doesEncrypted photo and file vault for iPhone with pattern unlock and no account required Mac outbound firewall with per-app, per-host rules
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelPaid Paid
PricingNot given Personal: $39 USD one time for 2 Macs (first 50 licences: $29). Family: $59 USD one time for 5 Macs. Teams: by quote, per seat yearly. All plans include 1.x and 2.x updates.
Key features
  • Pattern unlock with Secure Enclave protection
  • AES-256-GCM encryption for all files
  • Two-factor authentication with Face ID, Touch ID, PIN, or YubiKey
  • Wing second vault with separate pattern
  • BIP-39 recovery phrase for account recovery
  • Encrypted folders and categories
  • Encrypted backup and restore
  • Intruder Detection with front-camera photos
  • No account or server required
  • Unlimited file storage on device
  • Per-app and per-host rules with customizable ports and protocols
  • Network monitor showing connections on flat map or 3D globe
  • Three modes: Learn, Ask, and Strict
  • Profiles for different network environments
  • Blocklists with up to 2 million entries
  • Tracking report by app or company
  • Data limits and speed limits per app
  • Command-line tool outboundctl
  • AI Assistant with on-Mac questions
What makes it different
  • No account, no server, no access to your files by the company
  • Wing decoy vault for plausible deniability
  • Hardware security key support via YubiKey NFC
  • One-time purchase with no subscription, covers multiple Macs
  • Private by design with all data stored on your Mac
  • Full refund within 14 days with no trial needed
  • Built on Apple's Network Extension API without kernel extension
  • Detailed visibility into AI agent and coding tool connections
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)31 +1 (up) since last check5 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)237
Citation Flow (Majestic)2725
Referring domains (Majestic)6613

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