TrackerControl

Open-source Android app that reveals and blocks the trackers hidden inside your apps.

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About TrackerControl

TrackerControl is an Android app from academic privacy researchers that shows which tracking companies your apps contact and lets you block them. It runs a local VPN on the phone, so no traffic leaves the device for analysis, and it groups connections by company and purpose, such as advertising or analytics, with explanations of what each tracker does. You can block trackers per app, per company or entirely, with options for minimal blocking to avoid breaking apps, and it can use secure DNS or route traffic through a remote VPN. The project also runs a website of iOS app reports showing the tracking SDKs embedded in apps. It is free and open source under GPLv3. The full version is distributed through F-Droid and the project site, while a reduced TrackerControl Slim is on Google Play. It is more of a transparency tool than a general ad blocker.

Best for: Android users who want to see which companies their apps share data with.

What works

Shows trackers by company and purpose
Analysis happens on the device
Free, open source and research-backed

Why people leave

Full version isn't on Google Play
Uses Android's VPN slot
Not focused on visible ads

Top TrackerControl alternatives

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1
Rethink DNS
Open-source Android firewall and DNS blocker with broader blocklists.
66.5
2
Blokada
Simpler system-wide ad and tracker blocking for Android.
62.6
3
AdAway
Hosts-based blocking of ad and tracker domains on Android.
59.6
4
Lockdown Privacy
A similar on-device tracker firewall for iPhone users.
57.2

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TrackerControl: common questions

Is TrackerControl free?

Yes. TrackerControl is free, open-source software.

Is TrackerControl open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at TrackerControl/tracker-control-android.

What platforms does TrackerControl run on?

TrackerControl is available for Android.

What are the best alternatives to TrackerControl?

The highest-ranked TrackerControl alternatives right now are Rethink DNS, Blokada and AdAway. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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TrackerControl facts

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License: GPLv3; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License Except where indicated otherwise, this project is licensed under GPLv3 .”
Distribution: F-Droid; Slim version on Google Play; Checked Oct 25, 2026trackercontrol.org(opens source in a new tab); “Download full APK Get it on F-Droid TrackerControl Slim on Google Play”
iOS: App tracking reports (website); Checked Oct 25, 2026trackercontrol.org(opens source in a new tab); “The iOS research website shows which tracking software is embedded in an app and the companies behind recognised signatures.”