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BlockAdsDNSNet
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence, funded by sponsorships.

 Free

Free, with source code published on GitHub.

Android Android
  • Works without root through a local VPN
  • Optional root mode using iptables
  • System-wide blocking on Android without root
  • Uses host blocklists to filter ad and tracker domains
  • Local VPN mode occupies the Android VPN slot
  • HTTPS filtering is still in beta
  • Occupies the Android VPN slot, so another VPN cannot run at the same time
  • Android only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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