When comparing drupe vs AdAway, the Slant community recommends AdAway for most people. In the question“What are the most useful Android phone apps?” AdAway is ranked 2nd while drupe is ranked 37th. 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 Reduces making contact with someone to one scroll and one swipe
It sounds simple but this is a huge improvement over stock dialing apps. With a one scroll to first find my contact, I can then drag that contact's icon to zones starting a phone call (one for each phone number the contact has), a speakerphone call, send SMS, send e-mail, start IM conversation, create calendar event/reminder, navigate to their address, or even send them a PayPal/Venmo. One scroll, one swipe, that's it, you're done.
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.
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.