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DNSNetBlockAds
Free

Free, with source code published on GitHub.

 Free

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

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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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