Block ads in Android apps and browsers with AdGuard without rooting the device.
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AdGuard vs AdAway
How do AdGuard and AdAway compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | AdGuard | AdAway |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Block ads and trackers in Safari and other apps on iPhone and iPad with AdGuard. | Block ads system-wide on Android with AdAway using hosts-file or VPN-based filtering, without root access. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Website | Website |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows | Android, Web |
| Open source | Not stated | Not stated |
| Language | English | English |
| Alternatives |
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