# Why Blokada on GPlay? **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Created:** [September 17, 2022, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/why-blokada-on-gplay/26564 "2022-09-17T13:39:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![Reda\_Labdaoui](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/community.blokada.org/reda_labdaoui/32/14065_2.png) [@Reda\_Labdaoui](https://community.blokada.org/u/Reda_Labdaoui)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2022, 11:03am UTC](https://community.blokada.org/t/why-blokada-on-gplay/26564/2 "2022-09-19T11:03:33Z")
You may want to check these threads for a better understanding: > [@Blokada 5 vs Blokada 6](https://community.blokada.org/t/blokada-5-vs-blokada-6/25411/1): > > Find the main differences between the Blokada 5 and 6: > > | Comparison | Blokada 5 | Blokada 6 | > | --- | --- | --- | > | Is it paid? | No | Yes | > | Where can I install it? | [Blokada’s main website](https://blokada.org/#download) | [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.blokada.sex) & [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blokada/id1508341781) | > | OS requires | Android 5 and above | Android 9 and above | > | How does it work? | It uses a local VPN method | It connects your device to the cloud server | > | Is it going to be updated? | Yes | Yes and will come with new advanced features | > | Does it work with VPN (Blokada Plus)? | Yes | Yes | > | Ability to whitelist apps | Yes | No(due to the technical limitations) | > | Blue mode | Libre | Cloud | > > To sum it up, the Blokada variants will be streamlined in the following way: > > - Blokada 6, on Google Play and App Store, requires a subscription, higher OS requirements, new advanced features > - Blokada 5, on [blokada.org](http://blokada.org/), no subscription required, lower OS requirements, no new advanced features but still gets updated. > [@Google cracks down on VPN based adblockers](https://community.blokada.org/t/google-cracks-down-on-vpn-based-adblockers/26110/1): > > With the launch of [Blokada v6](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.blokada.sex&hl=en&gl=US) last June, Blokada successfully dodged this bullet as Blokada no longer requires a local VPN. Blokada v6 uses Cloud filtering instead; this method does not break Google policies and also provides certain [advantages](https://community.blokada.org/t/what-is-blokada-cloud/16958) over local VPN filtering since it won’t impact battery life, device speed, or network speed. --- _[View the full topic](https://community.blokada.org/t/why-blokada-on-gplay/26564)._