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BlockAds vs TrackerControl: catalog facts
BlockAdsTrackerControl
Free

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

Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Android Android
  • Works without root through a local VPN
  • Optional root mode using iptables
  • Analyzes network traffic locally using Android's VPN functionality.
  • Local VPN mode occupies the Android VPN slot
  • HTTPS filtering is still in beta
  • May conflict with another app using the device's VPN slot.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: GPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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