# Athena: Firewall DNS AdBlocker

Android app · by Easy Apps (FOSS) · Tools

Topics: Ad blocker

Athena: Firewall DNS AdBlocker has 247,332 installs (+2.2% a month, measured over 50 days to 2026-11-02), rated 3.1 from 823 ratings, \#11,922 of 243,446 in Tools.

## Figures

- Installs: 247,332
- Rating: 3.1 · 823 ratings
- Price: Free
- In-app purchases: yes
- 7-day growth in installs: +1,001 (+0.4%) (+2,151 over 15 days)
- 30-day growth in installs: +5,279 (+2.2%) (+8,815 over 50.1 days)
- Rank: #123,622 of 2,939,247 Android listings with an install count (down 4,288 since 2026-11-01)
- Rank: #11,922 of 243,446 in Tools

## Is Athena: Firewall DNS AdBlocker safe?

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- Listed on Google Play.
- Made by Easy Apps (FOSS); developer website listed: easyapps.me.
- On Google Play since 2025-07-27. Last updated 2026-01-12.
- Rated 3.1 from 823 ratings.

## Reviews

- Ratings by stars: 5★ 39% · 4★ 10% · 3★ 6% · 2★ 5% · 1★ 39% (820 ratings)

## Description

Athena Firewall combines powerful DNS-based ad blocking with complete network control. Block ads, trackers, and unwanted connections across all apps. Works with Root, Shizuku, or VPN mode - choose what fits your device.  
  
✓ DNS ad & tracker blocking  
✓ Custom & pre-made blocklists  
✓ Per-app firewall rules  
✓ Root, Shizuku & VPN modes  
✓ Network monitor & kill switch  
✓ Material 3 design  
  
🚫 DNS AD BLOCKING & FILTERING  
  
Stop ads and trackers before they load with powerful DNS filtering. Block ads in apps, games, and browsers system-wide.  
  
\- DNS-based ad & tracker blocking  
\- Pre-made blocklists (AdGuard, Steven Black, more)  
\- Custom blocklists - add your own URLs  
\- Auto-update blocklists daily  
\- Custom DNS servers (Cloudflare, Quad9, AdGuard DNS, custom)  
\- Block specific domains manually  
\- Allow/block by IP address  
\- DNS request logging  
\- See every DNS query in real-time  
  
🔥 FIREWALL - THREE POWERFUL MODES  
  
Choose the mode that works for YOUR device:  
  
ROOT MODE (Rooted devices)  
\- Direct iptables firewall control  
\- Most powerful option  
\- System-level blocking  
\- Maximum control  
  
SHIZUKU MODE (No root needed)  
\- Advanced features without rooting  
\- Enhanced firewall capabilities  
\- Works with Shizuku app  
\- Power user features  
  
VPN MODE (Any device)  
\- Works on stock Android  
\- Local VPN only (no external servers)  
\- No root or Shizuku needed  
\- Privacy-focused  
  
🔒 PER-APP NETWORK CONTROL  
  
Control exactly which apps can access the internet. Block apps individually or by category.  
  
\- Block apps from WiFi or mobile data  
\- Separate rules for WiFi/data  
\- Whitelist or blacklist mode  
\- System app control  
\- Show offline apps  
\- Track install source  
\- Real-time connection monitoring  
\- Connection logs per app  
\- See app permissions  
  
Perfect for stopping background data usage, preventing tracking, and saving battery.  
  
📊 ADVANCED MONITORING  
  
Watch your network activity in real-time with comprehensive logging and monitoring.  
  
\- Status bar network monitor  
\- Real-time connection logs  
\- DNS query logs  
\- Per-app connection history  
\- See which domains apps contact  
\- Export logs for analysis  
\- Live traffic statistics  
\- Bandwidth usage tracking  
  
📡 NETWORK SECURITY FEATURES  
  
\- Kill switch - block all traffic when firewall stops  
\- Allow local network IPs (for printers, smart home)  
\- Block specific IP addresses  
\- Screen protection bypass  
\- VPN slot functions  
\- Auto-start on boot  
\- Background protection  
  
🎨 MODERN MATERIAL 3 DESIGN  
  
\- Material You dynamic colors  
\- AMOLED dark theme (true black)  
\- Clean, intuitive interface  
\- Smooth animations  
\- Tablet optimized  
\- Multi-language support  
  
🌐 CUSTOM DNS CONTROL  
  
Take full control of your DNS for privacy and speed.  
  
\- Custom DNS servers (DoH coming soon)  
\- Popular DNS providers built-in:  
  - Custom DNS IPs  
\- DNS leak protection  
\- Encrypted DNS queries (roadmap)  
\- Change DNS per network  
  
🛡️ PRIVACY & OPEN SOURCE  
  
\- 100% open-source (GPL)  
\- No data collection  
\- No analytics or tracking  
\- No ads anywhere  
\- Community-driven  
  
🔧 POWER USER FEATURES  
  
\- Import/export blocklists  
\- Backup/restore settings  
\- Root OR non-root operation  
\- Shizuku integration  
\- Detailed logging  
\- Custom filtering rules  
\- Advanced DNS options  
\- Developer options  
  
⚡ LIGHTWEIGHT & EFFICIENT  
  
\- Minimal battery drain  
\- Low memory footprint  
\- Runs efficiently in background  
\- Optimized for performance  
\- No bloat - focused features  
  
📱 PERFECT FOR:  
  
\- Blocking ads in apps & games  
\- Stopping trackers & analytics  
\- Reducing mobile data usage  
\- Privacy-conscious users  
\- Parents controlling kid's devices  
\- Developers & security researchers  
\- Users who want DNS control  
\- Anyone wanting network visibility  
\- Rooted AND non-rooted devices  
  
🎯 USE CASES  
  
Stop App Tracking: Block analytics and trackers in all apps  
Save Mobile Data: Block ads = less data used  
Parent Controls: Block inappropriate domains  
Gaming: Block ads in free games  
Privacy:Stop apps phoning home  
Security Research: Monitor all connections  
Custom Blocking: Block specific domains/IPs

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Source: https://storetally.com/android/com.kin.athena  
As of 2026-11-12, from the StoreTally census.