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	Lockdown Privacy	Free plan + paid	Yes	iOS, macOS	3 of 3	57.2

1. Lockdown PrivacyTop pick
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.

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.