TrackerControl

monitor and control hidden data collection in mobile apps
AppID:net.kollnig.missioncontrol
Author:TrackerControl
License:GPL-3.0-only
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InRepoSince:2019-11-11
LastRepoUpdate:2024-01-04
LastAppUpdate:2024-01-03
LastVersion:2024.01.03
Categories:Security
APK source:Github
Google Play:Check if it's there
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TrackerControl allows users to monitor and control the widespread, ongoing, hidden data collection in mobile apps about user behaviour ('tracking').

To detect tracking, TrackerControl combines the power of the Disconnect blocklist, used by Firefox, and our in-house blocklist is used, created from analysing ~2 000 000 apps! Additionally, TrackerControl supports custom blocklists.

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The app also aims to educate about your rights under Data Protection Law, such the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Under the hood, TrackerControl uses Android's VPN functionality, to analyse apps' network communications locally on the Android device. This is accomplished through a local VPN server, to enable network traffic analysis by TrackerControl.

No root is required, other VPNs or Private DNS are not supported. No external VPN server is used, to keep your data safe! TrackerControl even protects you against DNS cloaking, a popular technique to hide trackers in websites and apps.

TrackerControl will always be free and open source, being a research project.

WhatsNew:

- Fix 'Email' and 'Fingerprinting' categories; this enable more blocking than previously
- Sync latest NetGuard changes to increase compatibility with Android 14
- Fix bugs, and update dependencies and host lists

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While you can download the APKs here directly, you should preferably use an F-Droid client so the app stays up-to-date on your device. Some clients have this repo enabled by default, e.g. Neo Store, Droid-ify, or, of course, the IzzyOnDroid client by Sunil. With others (like the official client) you'll have to add this repo manually (see the hint on top of the package list for how to do that).

Packages

Version 2024.01.03 (2024-01-04) no RB details yet help icon

Android Versions:
  • Target: 14.0
  • MinVer: 5.1
  • ABIs: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
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Version 2023.08.09 (2023-08-09) no RB details yet help icon