I’ve been using Adguard Free on Android for about a year now and I like how it works. I discovered it does not block trackers unfortunately. I’m thinking of buying a lifetime subscription. Is it worth it?

It seems like an all-in-one package for all my devices, which would save me a lot of thinkering.

Or would I just go using other providers like Mullvad or Pihole in the future? I mentioned Mullvad because of the VPN service, I think Adguard has that included too. Would that be safe to use for torrents? I live in the EU if that helps.

Thanks in advance!

  • UprisingVoltage@feddit.itEnglish
    8·
    1 year ago

    Adguard app does block ads and trackers in the free version too, you just need to set up dns filtering and select adguard DNS. You can also create a nextdns account for free and run it through adguard to have more control over what you’re blocking. Screenshot_20230826_045613_AdGuardScreenshot_20230826_045631_AdGuard

    In general, adblocker for browser > DNS > anything else.

    • atek@lemm.eeOPEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      Thanks for the explanation! But what is behind ‘Tracking protection’ and ‘browsing security’? Or can that be bypassed by using Nextdns?

      • UprisingVoltage@feddit.itEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        It’s not a matter of bypassing, it’s about achieving the same result by different means.

        I don’t know what exactly adguard does once those settings are enabled, but a private DNS (or even adguard’s free public dns, if you don’t want to put in the commitment and prefer a “set it and forget it” approach) gives you both tracking and malware protection (I strongly suggest watching this video to understand what a private DNS does and how https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUG57ynLb8I)

        In general, I think DNS blocking is the easiest, quickest and the most effective way to block ads on your devices