Aura Shield: AdBlock & DNS VPN

Tired of annoying ads, invasive trackers, and suspicious network traffic draining your mobile battery and data?

Aura Shield is your all-in-one privacy guardian and local DNS ad blocker. Built for Android, Aura Shield creates a fast, secure on-device DNS tunnel that filters banner ads, video interruptions, hidden analytics, and malicious domains before they reach your apps or browser.

Unlike conventional VPN apps that route all traffic through third-party servers, Aura Shield processes filtering decisions locally on your device. Your personal data stays safely on your phone, ensuring high speed and strong privacy.

🛡️ CORE FEATURES

1. Local DNS Ad & Tracker Blocking
• Filters ads, pop-ups, and trackers system-wide across browsers and apps.
• Saves mobile data and speeds up page loading by stopping unwanted requests early.

2. Dual-Layer Protection Guard
• Layer 1: High-speed local VPN DNS filter for system-wide blocking.
• Layer 2: Optional local accessibility guard for browser keyword and dangerous URL filtering.

3. Smart DNS Optimizer & Custom DNS
• Choose from trusted providers: Cloudflare (1.1.1.1), Cloudflare Family, Google DNS, Quad9, NextDNS, AdGuard DNS.
• Set your custom IPv4 DNS resolver (Pi-hole, private DNS).
• Built-in DNS Speed Optimizer finds the lowest latency route for your network.

4. Live Traffic Monitor & Ad Block Verification
• View real-time logs of blocked advertising servers and trackers.
• Track total blocked queries and estimated megabytes of saved mobile data.
• Run the in-app Ad Block Test to verify active protection.

5. App Management (Split Tunneling)
• Granular control: easily choose which apps use filtering and which bypass it (e.g., banking apps).

6. Network Auditor & Wi-Fi Security Scanner
• Scan your connected Wi-Fi network for vulnerabilities.
• Detect WPA encryption strength, verify SSL security, and test for open ports.
• Discover active devices connected to your local network subnet.

7. Access Restrictions & Content Filtering
• Block adult, explicit, and gambling domains for safer browsing.
• Custom Domain Blacklist & Whitelist for precise domain control.
• Safe Browsing Keyword Filter: block web searches matching sensitive keywords.
• Secure 4-Digit PIN Code: lock settings from unauthorized changes.

8. Built-in Internet Speed Test & Health Score
• Benchmark network performance with Ping, Download, and Upload speed tests.
• Monitor your Cyber Health Score (0-100) to keep your device optimized.

9. Smart Automation & Privacy Controls
• Auto-start protection on device boot.
• Shake-to-toggle protection with customizable motion sensitivity.
• Quick Settings tile and Home Screen widgets for instant one-tap control.

🔒 VPNSERVICE NOTICE
Aura Shield uses Android VpnService to create a local interface for DNS filtering. Allowed DNS requests may be sent to the DNS provider selected by the user. It does not provide a remote Aura Shield VPN server for general web traffic.

♿ ACCESSIBILITYSERVICE API DISCLOSURE
Aura Shield optionally uses the Android AccessibilityService API strictly for the following purposes:
• Web Protection: Inspects URL addresses in supported browsers to detect and block phishing, malicious, and restricted websites.
• App Blocker Shield: Detects when user-restricted applications are opened in the foreground to enforce focus limits and schedule rules.
• Privacy Assurance: All inspections occur strictly locally on your device in real-time. Aura Shield NEVER accesses, reads, collects, or shares personal data, passwords, keystrokes, messages, or financial information. This service is entirely optional and operates only with explicit user consent.

Take control of your mobile privacy. Download Aura Shield today for a cleaner, faster, and safer Android experience!