When comparing AdAway vs Free Adblocker Browser, the Slant community recommends AdAway for most people. In the question“What are the best ad blockers?” AdAway is ranked 2nd while Free Adblocker Browser is ranked 13th. The most important reason people chose AdAway is:
Use the hosts files to block ads, so it works for everything.
Specs
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Pros
Pro System wide blocking
Use the hosts files to block ads, so it works for everything.
Pro Doesn't consume CPU time or memory
The app updates the hosts file periodically but doesn't need to run in the background in order to block ads, which is especially convenient for older phones.
Pro Can use systemless host
Can be used without modifying the system if rooted with magisk.
Pro Can use custom host files
Lots of people and keep their own updated host files used for blocking ads and ad away supports loading them in or even adding their source for autoloading.
Pro Blocks all ads
You don't get interrupted or annoyed while browsing.
Pro Less data consumption - therefore, less money for mobile traffic
Almost 50% of data consumption goes to downloading ads and trackers. And you have to pay for this. With Free Adblocker Browser, you don't have this problem. You get more at a lesser cost.
Pro Blocks trackers and keeps your online privacy protected
Because no trackers are downloaded to your device, advertisers and third parties can't track what you are doing online.
Pro Keeps you safe from malware, viruses, and other scams
The Browser warns you if the website can bring some damage to your device.
Pro Friendly interface
Pro Ensures fast browsing
Because no ads and trackers are downloaded, pages load very quickly.
Pro Doesn't ruin the page when it refreshes
It reloads the last loaded webpage when it tries to refresh and you don't have internet service.
Cons
Con Needs root (by design)
Needs root to update the hosts file.
Con Won't block same domain ads
Because the host file can only redirect domains, if the ad and content are on the same domain the ad will be displayed.
Con Android only
Free adblocker browser broke iOS support.
Con Not really free
To use advanced options you have to pay.