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Ad-Free

Andrin Bertschi
Internet
Version
4.0
Size
4.0 MB
Requires
Android API 23+
4.5 / 5 · 7,977 ratings 3 downloads
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Updated Sep 22, 2026

Quick answer

AdBlocker for Spotify

F-Droid repository metadata

Ad-free is an ad audio blocker for Android.

This app is a research project attempting to show flaws in the way how audio advertisement is shown on Android. It is a proof-of-concept of a modularized audio ad blocker written in Kotlin with a modern and simplistic user interface.

- Support for Spotify (Lite), Soundcloud, Deezer, Accuradio - No root required - Plugin based design - Mute audio when ads are playing - Play arbitrary audio

You can pick from one of three options to play instead of the ad:

1. Mute audio 2. Local music files 3. Interdimensional Cable from Rick and Morty (discontinued)

Browse https://adfree.abertschi.ch for more information.

Screenshots

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What’s new

### v4.0/50 (2026-08-28)
- Fix build and freeze build dependencies with Docker
- Keep compile and target SDK at 27 to avoid app rewrite
- Fix spotify and general detector: Consider lower+upper case in text
- Fix spotify detector: Internal notification layout change

How to install

  1. Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
  2. Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
  3. Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
  4. If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.

Data safety

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  • Files are scanned for malware on every update.
  • The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
  • Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ad-Free?
AdBlocker for Spotify
Who develops Ad-Free?
Ad-Free is developed by Andrin Bertschi.
Which Android version does Ad-Free require?
Ad-Free requires Android API 23 or later.
What is the current version of Ad-Free?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 4.0.
Which license does Ad-Free use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists Apache-2.0.
Where is the source code for Ad-Free?
https://github.com/abertschi/ad-free

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