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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Rethink DNS	Open source	Yes	Android, Web	3 of 3	66.5

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)

The best TrackerControl alternative for…

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

Best TrackerControl alternative for most people

Rethink DNS

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

Best TrackerControl alternative for a free option

AdAway

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

Best TrackerControl alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Blokada

Simpler system-wide ad and tracker blocking for Android.

Best TrackerControl alternative for open source

Lockdown Privacy

A similar on-device tracker firewall for iPhone users.

Best TrackerControl alternative for Mac

Lockdown Privacy

A similar on-device tracker firewall for iPhone users.

Best TrackerControl alternative for iPhone and Android

Blokada

Simpler system-wide ad and tracker blocking for Android.

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.