Footprint and install size
Smaller packages score better when the track is sensitive to storage, bandwidth, or device overhead.
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DNS & Hosts
Use this track when you need smaller installs and lower overhead without dropping trust context entirely.
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Smaller installs without dropping trust context
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15 active apps
Explore DNS & Hosts apps with verified metadata, version history, and curated mirrors on APKs Center.
Lean footprint first
Top pick: AndroDNS
Average trust score: 76
How this track ranks apps
These pages are not alphabetical lists. Each track emphasizes a different decision priority.
Trust and verification
Verified hashes, stronger trust profiles, and lower-risk releases rise faster in the shortlist.
Release freshness
More recent releases usually rank better because users need options that are still maintained.
Ranked options
Ordered using trust, risk, footprint, freshness, and category fit signals.
#1
AndroDNS
AndroDNS keeps a lighter footprint at 4.5 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
android.leetdreams.ch.androdns. Release snapshot: Category: DNS & Hosts | Latest version: 1.8 | Package: androdns.android.leetdreams.ch.androdns | Min SDK 26 | Updated: 2006-09-20...
Priority score: 78
Trust score: 89
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 4.5 MB
1 versions tracked
#2
DNS Hero
DNS Hero keeps a lighter footprint at 3.4 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
DNS Hero for Android (DNS & Hosts) with version history and verified package details. Release snapshot: Updated: 2002-01-26 | Size: 3.4 MB | Target SDK 36 | Package: com.gianlu.dn...
Priority score: 78
Trust score: 89
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 3.4 MB
1 versions tracked
#3
Athena: Firewall DNS AdBlocker
Athena: Firewall DNS AdBlocker keeps a lighter footprint at 6.0 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
Explore Athena: Firewall DNS AdBlocker in DNS & Hosts with trusted metadata and a tracked update history. kin. Release snapshot: Updated: 2006-04-29 | Package: com.kin.athena | Ta...
Priority score: 76
Trust score: 80
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 1
Size: 6.0 MB
1 versions tracked
#4
Daedalus
Daedalus keeps a lighter footprint at 6.2 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
Daedalus for Android (DNS & Hosts) with version history and verified package details. Release snapshot: Min SDK 21 | Package: org.itxtech.daedalus | Updated: 2007-06-19 | Category...
Priority score: 75
Trust score: 80
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 2
Size: 6.2 MB
1 versions tracked
#5
AdAway
AdAway keeps a lighter footprint at 15.3 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
AdAway is an Android app in DNS & Hosts with a clean, verified release timeline. Release snapshot: Package: org.adaway | Target SDK 33 | ABI arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 |...
Priority score: 72
Trust score: 83
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 1
Size: 15.3 MB
1 versions tracked
#6
Intra
Intra keeps a lighter footprint at 12.7 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
Intra for Android (DNS & Hosts) with version history and verified package details. Release snapshot: Size: 12.7 MB | Updated: 2007-01-06 | Target SDK 34 | Latest version: 1.4.1 |...
Priority score: 72
Trust score: 82
Risk: Low risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 12.7 MB
1 versions tracked
#7
NetGuard
NetGuard keeps a lighter footprint at 2.7 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
NetGuard provides simple and advanced ways to block access to the internet - no root required.Applications and Release snapshot: Category: DNS & Hosts | Package: eu.faircode.netgu...
Priority score: 70
Trust score: 77
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 2
Size: 2.7 MB
1 versions tracked
#8
OpenDNS Updater
OpenDNS Updater keeps a lighter footprint at 3.3 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
A closer look at OpenDNS Updater: release details and update history in DNS & Hosts. Release snapshot: Target SDK 34 | Developer: Guillaume Villena | Min SDK 21 | Package: fr.guil...
Priority score: 69
Trust score: 71
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 3.3 MB
1 versions tracked
#9
personalDNSfilter
personalDNSfilter keeps a lighter footprint at 0.6 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
DNS request based Host Blocker over local VPN using a Blocklist Min SDK 17. Release snapshot: Min SDK 17 | Category: DNS & Hosts | Latest version: 1.50.59.0 | Target SDK 36 | Pack...
Priority score: 68
Trust score: 69
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 3
Size: 0.6 MB
1 versions tracked
#10
TLSFragment
TLSFragment keeps a lighter footprint at 36.1 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
TLSFragment for Android (DNS & Hosts) with version history and verified package details. Release snapshot: Latest version: 4.1.0 | Category: DNS & Hosts | Target SDK 32 | Updated:...
Priority score: 59
Trust score: 68
Risk: Medium risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 36.1 MB
1 versions tracked
#11
MotionEye Client
MotionEye Client keeps a lighter footprint at 2.8 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
On developerfromjokela.motioneyeclient . Release snapshot: Package: com.developerfromjokela.motioneyeclient | Size: 2.8 MB | Min SDK 15 | Updated: 2006-02-07 | Target SDK 28 | Cat...
Priority score: 58
Trust score: 51
Risk: High risk
Dangerous permissions: 0
Size: 2.8 MB
1 versions tracked
#12
InviZible Pro: Tor & Firewall, DNSCrypt & I2P
InviZible Pro: Tor & Firewall, DNSCrypt & I2P keeps a lighter footprint at 37.8 MB while still showing freshness of Unknown.
Combine the strengths of Tor, DNSCrypt and I2P for security and anonymity Browse version history, inspect release details, and use trusted mirrors on APKs Center. Preserves priva...
Priority score: 38
Size: 37.8 MB
2 versions tracked
Questions users ask before choosing
Short answers for the trade-offs behind each library track.
When should I use lightweight pages?
Use this track when storage, download size, and leaner installs are part of the decision, especially on constrained devices.
How are lightweight pages ranked?
These pages reward smaller installs first, then use trust, risk, and freshness to avoid promoting tiny but weak candidates.
What is the main trade-off in lightweight pages?
The smallest app is not always the best app overall, so this track deliberately balances size against trust and maintenance quality.
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