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Blokada vs Rethink DNS: catalog facts
BlokadaRethink DNS
Freemium

The local blocker is free and open source. Blokada Plus with VPN is a paid subscription.

Free

Free and open source under the Apache licence. Optional paid resolver plans exist.

Android, iOS Android
  • Works on both Android and iOS with no root or jailbreak
  • Local filtering is free; the VPN is optional rather than required
  • Firewall, encrypted DNS and blocklists in one app with detailed logs
  • Supports WireGuard alongside its own filtering
  • The free local mode occupies the VPN slot
  • The plus tier with VPN and cloud filtering is a paid subscription
  • Uses the VPN slot, though it can proxy a WireGuard tunnel through itself
  • The amount of configuration is daunting at first
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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