When comparing personalDNSfilter vs uBlock Origin, the Slant community recommends uBlock Origin for most people. In the question“What are the best ad blockers?” uBlock Origin is ranked 1st while personalDNSfilter is ranked 11th.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Fast and simple
Easy method to block all ads on any app or browser in your phone.
Pro Open source
Pro Light weight
Pro Promised to remain commercial interest free
uBlock will remain free from any commercial as stated by the creator. uBlock is meant to be strictly for the users and completely free.
Pro Lots of advanced features
For example, you can add more items to your HOST files like disable social tracking.
Pro Thoughtful UI
Its non-invasive design shows you how many times something's been blocked on a given web page – that number quickly jumps to the double- if not triple-digits in some cases.
Pro Can be used on Firefox Mobile
Pro Detects skimming
Skimming means replacing links so that they are rerouted, this is mostly a more friendly way to make money than showing ads.
Pro Edge version
Also available for Microsoft Edge browser.
Cons
Con Cannot be used with a a concurrent VPN connection
This is because of how the filtering and blocking process on almost all non-root block options amongst apps work.
The app makes use of the VPN protocol locally to block ads and thus you won't be able to use a VPN at the same time.