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AdAway vs DNS Redirector

A side-by-side look at AdAway and DNS Redirector. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

AdAway

AdAway

Security & Privacy

AdAway is an open source ad blocker and hosts file editor for Android devices. It blocks ads by editing the hosts file on your device to redirect requests from advertising servers to localhost.

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DNS Redirector

DNS Redirector

Network & Admin

DNS Redirector is a free, open-source software that allows you to redirect DNS queries. It works by intercepting DNS requests and responding with customized IP addresses instead of the actual ones. Useful for blocking ads, malware sites, and implementing local web development environments.

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