App Intel

Athena: Firewall DNS AdBlocker

LiveEasy Apps (FOSS)1 app · 243.9K installsToolsFreeIn-app purchases: $2.49 - $9.99 per itemcom.kin.athena

Block ads & trackers with DNS filtering. Root, Shizuku, VPN. No-root firewall.

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Total installs
243,891
exact · Play shows 100,000+
Installs / day
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measured after our second crawl (about a day)
Rating
3.1★
810 ratings · 48 reviews
Released
27 Jul 2025
1.2y ago
Last update
12 Jan 2026
v1.80 · 9mo ago
Countries
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not checked yet

Install history

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Change timeline

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Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

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Top chart positions

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play
  • No data shared with third parties
  • No data collected
  • Follows the Play Families Policy

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

6 in 1 group
0 Sensitive3 Notable3 Routine
OtherNotable6

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Change how your phone connects to networks, like switching connections on or offchange network connectivity · CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
  • Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
  • Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full 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

What's new

- Pin/Unpin - Root bugs - Fixed premium features - Accent colors - Backup/Import - Minor Bugs

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