Hello everyone!
I decided to take it easy and write this post using ChatGPT. It will help me reformat it into text for a blog post. So… I’d like to tell you about a fantastic utility for Android phones called RethinkDNS.
What Does RethinkDNS Do
This utility is amazing because, when you install and launch it, it works as a VPN. It helps you monitor which apps on your Android system send and receive traffic, to which websites or IP addresses, in what quantity, and so on. With it, you can control, for instance, whether specified apps are using the Tor network as required, or just the regular internet. It also helps track new apps and their activity to better understand where your data is going.
Additional Features
RethinkDNS can also work as a VPN to bypass restrictions and censorship. I haven’t tested this feature, but I have no doubt that it will work effectively.
If the app is enabled and functioning as a VPN, you can set rules for specific apps. For example:
- Allow an app to access only specific addresses.
- Block an app from accessing specific addresses.
- Restrict an app to using only the Tor network.
This app can help you implement any of these scenarios.
Firewall and Settings
RethinkDNS includes a built-in firewall that allows you to configure various filters. If you’re an advanced user, this will be especially useful. The app lets you:
- Disable protection for specific apps.
- Block data transmission over mobile networks, Wi-Fi, or both.
Its data monitoring statistics are very clear, and the interface is user-friendly. Moreover, the app is an Open Source project with open-source code, which increases trust in it.
Where to Download
You can download and install it from Google Play or F-Droid — a trusted source for many users.
Conclusion
In summary, if you want to control your apps on your Android phone and monitor traffic clearly, this app will become an indispensable tool for you.