I ended up using a hosts-file based solution on my home server to block ads in my household at the network level. Then I connect to my VPN and push all traffic

I ended up using a hosts-file based solution on my home server to block ads in my household at the network level. Then I connect to my VPN and push all traffic from my mobile through it so ads get blocked when I'm out and about. On the upside, this works in Chrome and in apps, so my mobile experience is ad-free without having to root my device. Bit extreme, I'll admit...