BYODNS stops malware, phishing, and trackers before they reach your apps — resolved entirely on your device. No data ever leaves your phone.
How It Works
BYODNS creates a local VPN tunnel to intercept DNS queries and resolve them on-device using Unbound — your traffic never touches a third-party resolver.
Flip the switch. BYODNS sets up a local VPN and starts resolving DNS entirely on your device using a recursive resolver.
Pick from Basic (free) all the way up to Ultra. Add extra layers like Malware & Phishing and Anti-Bypass detection.
See exactly which apps are making blocked requests. Drill into per-app domain logs and trust domains with a single tap.
Features
Built for privacy-conscious Android users who want real control over what their device connects to.
DNS queries are resolved locally using Unbound. Your traffic is never routed through any external DNS provider — not even ours.
Threat intelligence feeds block known malicious domains, phishing sites, and malware distribution networks in real time.
See exactly which apps are making network requests. Drill into domain-level logs with timestamps and block/allow decisions.
Blocklists refresh hourly, daily, or weekly (Pro). Always protected against the latest threats without lifting a finger.
Prevents apps from circumventing your DNS protection by using hardcoded DNS-over-HTTPS providers.
Strips hidden tracking redirects embedded in links shared via email, social media, and messaging apps.
Get a weekly notification summarising how many threats were blocked, broken down by app, so you know what your phone's been up to.
Exclude specific apps from protection entirely, or trust individual domains on a per-app basis — no all-or-nothing tradeoffs.
The local VPN uses minimal resources. Wi-Fi-only update mode keeps mobile data usage low.
Security Levels
Higher levels block more threats but may occasionally affect legitimate domains. Start light and tune up as needed.
A curated starter list. Great for blocking the most common ad networks and trackers with zero false positives.
Blocks known threats with minimal impact on browsing. A good starting point for Pro users.
Blocks threats, trackers, and telemetry. Recommended for most users who want strong protection.
Broader threat coverage for security-conscious users who want fewer trackers slipping through.
Extended blocking. Some websites or apps may not work correctly — tune using per-app trust lists.
Most aggressive blocking available. Recommended for advanced users who want maximum coverage.
Blocks known malicious and phishing websites using curated threat intelligence feeds, stopping attacks before a connection is made.
Prevents apps from circumventing your DNS protection by using hardcoded DNS-over-HTTPS providers, keeping all traffic under your control.
Blocks hidden tracking redirects embedded in links shared via email, social media, and messaging apps before they can phone home.
Pricing
The free plan gives you solid protection. Pro unlocks advanced blocklists, extra security add-ons, and faster automatic updates.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Basic blocklist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Light, Standard, Pro, Max, Ultra blocklists | — | ✓ |
| Malware & Phishing add-on | — | ✓ |
| Anti-Bypass add-on | — | ✓ |
| Link Tracking add-on | — | ✓ |
| Per-app visibility & domain logs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weekly security reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| Manual blocklist updates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hourly & daily automatic updates | — | ✓ |
| On-device recursive DNS (no third parties) | ✓ | ✓ |
Privacy First
BYODNS was built on one principle: your network activity should never leave your phone. Here's how we enforce that.
Stop threats before they start.
BYODNS runs entirely on your device — no cloud, no third-party resolvers, no data leaving your phone. Download free and start blocking threats in minutes.