AdBlock
What is AdBlock?
AdBlock is a Utilities app for iOS and iPadOS that blocks ads in apps and in Safari. It includes a local DNS proxy where users can view contacted domains, create their own rules, and import or export rules, with optional iCloud sync of rules across devices. Traffic is not routed through a remote server and that filters update automatically on each app run.
Pricing. AdBlock is $1.99 to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Reducing pop-ups, banners and video ads on an iPhone or iPad
- Blocking trackers and viewing which domains the device contacts
- Syncing custom DNS rules across several Apple devices with iCloud
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Why this app is in C tier
AdBlock scores 64 out of 100: rating 77, rating count 86, App Store search rank 95, update recency 0. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
The original AdBlock - the first and last ad-blocker you'll ever need. A one time purchase - no subscriptions needed. We've been blocking ads on iPhones and iPads since 2012 - we know our game! :) AdBlock allows you to block ads on your iOS device. Get rid of 99% of annoying popups, banners and video ads. Protect your privacy, limit bandwidth use, speed up your device, save battery and drastically improve your day-to-day iOS experience. The most important advantages of AdBlock are: • AdBlock comes with a local DNS proxy service built-in. Use it to see which domains you're device is contacting. Create your own rules and assign any IP to any domain, right on your device. You can (and should!) bootstrap this feature with rules found online. • AdBlock has enhanced DNS proxy rules export and import function. Share DNS proxy rules with other users, easily import rules found on the Internet. • AdBlock comes with a Safari Content Blocker to block ads on websites in Safari. • AdBlock allows you to create your own list of domains and synchronize your rules between all your devices using iCloud. • AdBlock allows you to protect your privacy by blocking mobile trackers. Prevent Internet track
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | C | C | C |
| Score | 64 / 100 | 68 / 100 | 64 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.3 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 34.1K | 5.1K | 2.8K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 2.6 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.1 ★ · 13 reviews | — |
| Last update | 1911d ago | 55d ago | 3171d ago |
| Price | $1.99 | Free + IAP | Free download |
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Where else it ranks
Questions about AdBlock
Does AdBlock send my internet traffic to a remote server?
AdBlock does not send your Internet traffic through any remote server, and that connections stay direct with ads blocked on the device.
Does it work on cellular as well as Wi-Fi?
AdBlock works with Wi-Fi and cellular networks and does not need to be set up separately for each network.
Is there a subscription or in-app purchase?
The listing describes a one-time purchase of $1.99 USD and says no subscriptions are needed.
Is AdBlock free?
No. AdBlock is $1.99 to download.
What is AdBlock good for?
AdBlock is built for reducing pop-ups, banners and video ads on an iPhone or iPad, blocking trackers and viewing which domains the device contacts, syncing custom DNS rules across several apple devices with iCloud. It sits in the ad blocking list on AppTierList.
Is AdBlock worth it?
AdBlock is C tier, ranked #22 of 31 ad blocking apps with a score of 64 out of 100, from a 4.3 App Store rating across 34,124 ratings. 21 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does AdBlock compare to Focus?
AdBlock is C tier at 64; Focus is C tier at 68. Focus ranks higher. AdBlock is $1.99 to download, Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is AdBlock updated?
AdBlock was last updated over a year ago, on 2021-07-27, which holds its tier down.
All the facts
- List
- Ad Blocking
- Tier
- C (Situational)
- Score
- 64 / 100
- Rank in list
- #22 of 31
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- $1.99 (USD)
- App Store rating
- 4.3 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 34,124
- Recent reviews
- 2.6 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (1911 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Utilities
- Good for
- Reducing pop-ups, banners and video ads on an iPhone or iPad, Blocking trackers and viewing which domains the device contacts, Syncing custom DNS rules across several Apple devices with iCloud
- Requires
- iOS 12.0 or later
- Size
- 25 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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