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DNSNet vs AdAway: catalog facts
DNSNet	AdAway
Free Free, with source code published on GitHub.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
Android	Android
System-wide blocking on Android without root Uses host blocklists to filter ad and tracker domains	Blocks in every app, not just the browser Works with or without root
Occupies the Android VPN slot, so another VPN cannot run at the same time Android only	The rootless mode occupies the VPN slot Not on Google Play; installed from F-Droid or the project site
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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