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TrackerControl alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave TrackerControl: full version isn't on Google Play, and uses Android's VPN slot. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces TrackerControl, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Rethink DNS currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Rethink DNS logoRethink DNSOpen sourceYesAndroid, Web3 of 366.5
2Blokada logoBlokadaFree plan + paidYesAndroid, iOS4 of 462.6
3AdAway logoAdAwayOpen sourceYesAndroid4 of 459.6
4Lockdown Privacy logoLockdown PrivacyFree plan + paidYesiOS, macOS3 of 357.2
  1. Rethink DNS logo

    1. Rethink DNSTop pick

    Best for: Android power users who want encrypted DNS, blocklists and an app firewall in one

    Open sourceAndroid, Web

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from TrackerControl

    Open-source Android firewall and DNS blocker with broader blocklists.

    Pros

    • Blocklists, encrypted DNS and per-app firewall together
    • Free and open source, no root needed
    • Detailed per-app connection logs

    Cons

    • Many settings to learn
    • Android only for the full app
    • Occupies Android's single VPN slot
    Visit Rethink DNS Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Rethink DNS a good TrackerControl alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Blocklists
    190+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rethinkdns.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    DNS over HTTPS or TLS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rethinkdns.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Proxy network
    From $1.75/month (optional)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Blokada logo

    2. Blokada

    Best for: Android users who want free system-wide blocking without root

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceAndroid, iOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from TrackerControl

    Simpler system-wide ad and tracker blocking for Android.

    Pros

    • Free, open-source system-wide blocking on Android
    • No root or jailbreak needed
    • Optional WireGuard VPN and parental-control apps

    Cons

    • Free version is Android only
    • Cloud, VPN and family features are paid
    • Multiple app editions can be confusing
    Visit Blokada Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Blokada a good TrackerControl alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free version
    Blokada 5, free and open source
    Checked Oct 25, 2026blokada.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Root required
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 2026blokada.org(opens source in a new tab)
    VPN devices
    Up to 5 (Blokada Plus)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026blokada.org(opens source in a new tab)
    VPN protocol
    WireGuard
    Checked Oct 25, 2026blokada.org(opens source in a new tab)
  3. AdAway logo

    3. AdAway

    Best for: Android users, especially rooted ones, who want a simple, transparent blocker

    Open sourceAndroid

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from TrackerControl

    Hosts-based blocking of ad and tracker domains on Android.

    Pros

    • Free and open source
    • Works with root or without via local VPN
    • Custom hosts sources and rules

    Cons

    • Not on Google Play; install from F-Droid
    • VPN mode blocks using another VPN
    • Can't stop ads from the same domain as content
    Visit AdAway Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is AdAway a good TrackerControl alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPLv3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026adaway.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Root required
    No (local VPN mode)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026adaway.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Distribution
    F-Droid, not Google Play
    Checked Oct 25, 2026adaway.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Android version
    Android 8 and above (v5)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026adaway.org(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Lockdown Privacy logo

    4. Lockdown Privacy

    Best for: iPhone and Mac users who want to block trackers inside apps for free

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceiOS, macOS

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from TrackerControl

    A similar on-device tracker firewall for iPhone users.

    Pros

    • Blocks trackers in all apps, not just the browser
    • Runs on device; traffic isn't sent to a server
    • Free and open-source firewall

    Cons

    • Takes the device's VPN slot
    • Secure Tunnel VPN is a paid extra
    • Apple platforms only
    Visit Lockdown Privacy Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Lockdown Privacy a good TrackerControl alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes, free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lockdownprivacy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Features
    Firewall and Secure Tunnel VPN
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lockdownprivacy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Processing
    On-device
    Checked Oct 25, 2026lockdownprivacy.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best TrackerControl alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Rethink DNS logo

Best TrackerControl alternative for most people

Rethink DNS

Open-source Android firewall and DNS blocker with broader blocklists.

AdAway logo

Best TrackerControl alternative for a free option

AdAway

Hosts-based blocking of ad and tracker domains on Android.

Blokada logo

Best TrackerControl alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Blokada

Simpler system-wide ad and tracker blocking for Android.

Lockdown Privacy logo

Best TrackerControl alternative for open source

Lockdown Privacy

A similar on-device tracker firewall for iPhone users.

Lockdown Privacy logo

Best TrackerControl alternative for Mac

Lockdown Privacy

A similar on-device tracker firewall for iPhone users.

Blokada logo

Best TrackerControl alternative for iPhone and Android

Blokada

Simpler system-wide ad and tracker blocking for Android.

Rethink DNS logo

Best TrackerControl alternative for working in the browser

Rethink DNS

Open-source Android firewall and DNS blocker with broader blocklists.

TrackerControl alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to TrackerControl?

Rethink DNS ranks first right now. Open-source Android firewall and DNS blocker with broader blocklists. Blokada and AdAway follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to TrackerControl?

Yes. Rethink DNS (open source), Blokada (free plan + paid), AdAway (open source) and Lockdown Privacy (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to TrackerControl?

Yes: Rethink DNS, Blokada, AdAway and Lockdown Privacy.

Why do people switch from TrackerControl?

The complaints we hear most: full version isn't on Google Play; uses Android's VPN slot; not focused on visible ads.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces TrackerControl, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.