DNSCloak AlternativesAd Blockers and other similar apps like DNSCloak

DNSCloak is described as 'DNSCrypt is a protocol that authenticates communications between a DNS client and a DNS resolver. It prevents DNS spoofing. It uses signatures to verify that responses originate from the chosen DNS resolver and haven't been tampered with' and is a Ad Blocker in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to DNSCloak for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, iPhone, Mac and iPad apps. The best DNSCloak alternative is AdGuard, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DNSCloak are NextDNS, RethinkDNS, AdAway and Blokada.

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  1. AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

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    Ad-blocking solution eliminating intrusive ads and preventing tracking, with malware protection. Filters pop-ups, banners, and more for clean browsing. Works in the background for ad-free surfing, protects data privacy with Spyware filter, and controls ad display in apps.

    121 AdGuard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Android TV
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    • AdGuard is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to DNSCloak.

    • AdGuard is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DNSCloak.

    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceDNSCloak is Free and Open Source
    • AdGuard is Privacy focused and LightweightDNSCloak is not according to our users
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    NextDNS

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    NextDNS protects you from all kinds of security threats, blocks ads and trackers on websites and in apps and provides a safe and supervised Internet for kids — on all devices and on all networks.

    139 NextDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • UC Browser
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • UniFi Network
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Opera
    • Alpine Linux
    • pfSense
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • DD-WRT
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    • NextDNS is the most popular Web-based, Linux & SaaS alternative to DNSCloak.

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open SourceDNSCloak is Free and Open Source
    • NextDNS is Customizable, Privacy focused, Lightweight and Security-focusedDNSCloak is not according to our users
  4. RethinkDNS icon

    RethinkDNS

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    An OpenSnitch-inspired firewall and network monitor + a pi-hole-inspired DNS over HTTPS client with blocklists.

    45 RethinkDNS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    AdGuard

    Ad-blocking solution eliminating intrusive ads and preventing tracking, with malware protection. Filters pop-ups, banners, and more for clean browsing. Works in the background for ad-free surfing, protects data privacy with Spywa...

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    AdAway

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    An ad blocker that uses the hosts file. The hosts file contains a list of mappings between hostnames and IP addresses. When an app requests an ad, that request is directed to 127.0.0.1 which does nothing.

    95 AdAway alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  7. Blokada icon

    Blokada

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    Blokada is the popular ad blocker and privacy app for Android and iOS. It's being supported and actively developed by the amazing open source community.

    96 Blokada alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  8. DNS66 icon

    DNS66

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    DNS66 blocks advertisements on Android by intercepting DNS requests using Android's VPN layer and blocking requests for blacklisted hosts.

    23 DNS66 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  10. NextDNS Manager icon

    NextDNS Manager

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    With this management app, you can manage and change your NextDNS settings, check your connection, test your ping, and see other connection information!

    35 NextDNS Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
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    DNSNet

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    Based on DNS66, this projects aims to continue the goals of the original app with modern Android development practices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    DNSecure

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    DNSecure is a configuration tool of encrypted DNS for iOS/iPadOS. An encrypted DNS service you configure will be used system-wide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. AdClear icon

    AdClear

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    AdClear is the premier non-root adblocker for Android users. AdClear’s technology filters out advertisers before they invade your browsing or app experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Samsung Apps
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  15. BLOCK THIS! icon

    BLOCK THIS!

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    Block This 3.0 is a FREE and Open Source ad blocker for Android that works in all apps and browsers! It provides the additional benefits of malware protection, increased browsing speed and reduction of mobile data traffic.

    15 BLOCK THIS! alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
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