Description
The original AdBlock for iOS 8, iOS 9 and iOS 10 (32-bit and 64-bit). We've been blocking ads on iPhones and iPads since 2012.
AdBlock allows you to block ads on your iOS device. It works with every app, not just Safari. Get rid of 99% of annoying popups, banners and video ads in all of your apps, including games and entertainment apps. Protect your privacy, limit bandwidth use, speed up your device and improve your iOS experience.
The most important advantages of AdBlock for iOS are:
• AdBlock works with Wi-Fi and cellular networks. You don't need to set it up separately for every network you use.
• AdBlock works on any iOS 8, 9 and 10 device, even if it's not 64-bit. Take advantage of ad blocking even on older iPhone and iPad.
• AdBlock works seamlessly with other iOS apps displaying ads served over the Internet. Forget about ads in games, utilities and on websites.
• AdBlock allows you to create your own list of blocked domains and synchronize your filters between all your devices using iCloud.
• AdBlock allows you to protect your privacy by blocking mobile trackers. Prevent Internet trackers from recording of your web and in-app activity.
• AdBlock does not send your Internet traffic through proxy or VPN server. All of your connections stay direct, fast and secure. Ads are blocked on your device.
• Setting up AdBlock for iOS is very simple! Just download the app, enable the "magic switch" and tap the "Install" button. It takes less than 20 seconds to complete.
• AdBlock automatically updates to the latest version of the filters on every app run. We keep the ad servers database up-to-date.
• AdBlock works with Safari and 99% of other apps (including other browsers like Chrome). Benefit from ad blocking in your favourite Internet browser on iOS.
• AdBlock comes with a very handy widget to quickly enable or disable ad blocking on your device.
Limitations:
• AdBlock is not compatible with Personal VPN connections. You can't use AdBlock simultaneously with Personal VPN.
• Blocking ads may not work on networks where DNS traffic is intercepted by the ISP (DNS hijacking). Please refer to https://www.adblockios.com/faq/ for more information.
-=[ iOS 9.3 bug ]=-
Due to a confirmed bug in iOS 9.3 - 9.3.5, AdBlock can cause some websites to freeze when loading. Apple fixed the bug in iOS 10. Please update to iOS 10 to resolve this problem. Unfortunately this cannot be fixed with an app update (it's a bug in iOS, not in AdBlock app).
What's New in Version 2.8.2
Fixed a bug with widget randomly disabling AdBlock
Fixed a problem with with AdBlock being disabled on first run/profile installation
Other fixes and improvements
Customer Reviews
Solid B, could be an A w/a few changes
So Ad Block gets a solid B given that it's one of the few apps having the ability to safely block annoying device-wide, and not just the browser. It also works on both wifi and cellular networks.
In my estimated I'd say 90%+ of ads are filtered simply by using the default global filters provided by the devs. I've supplemented those with several of my own because iCab Mobile has the ability to display sites not being blocked and by process of elimination I can usually figure it out.
That being said, the most glaring shortcoming is the inability for users' to include wildcards in filters, which makes the app useless on sites that increasingly use random digits before/after a keyword (i.e. 123advertise$) which make wildcards a must so (*advertise*) can be used as a valid block. This will also have the effect of reducing the massive list required to block by domain and prefix.
The developer have an alternate app that has wildcard functionality but it doesn't operate on cellular service. It also has redirect capabilities and more, but IIRC the developers host each users block file via custom URL. My knowledge of networking is limited but my apprehension is based on whether this added functionality could pose a potential security risk.
Great App!
My main reason for writing this review is because ads annoy me so much lol. I understand that people want to make money but ads shouldn't pop up every 10-15 seconds. With this app I can finally download me some songs on my iPhone without the hassle of ads. Thank you very much. This app does work. One thing though. I'm not sure if you are familiar with the app Bobby Movie but Bobby Movie is a movie streaming app that allows you to watch full movies in 720p. Some are lower but the majority are in good quality. Even though I love your app, by this Adblock being installed it blocks the use of Bobby Movie. It makes the app just crash. I hope you can update the app where the app continues to do its job but would allow Bobby Movie to still play. Anyways thanks for a great app.
This app
Best add blocker ever get this if you want to block ads jump on this and they keep upgrading to make it even better good job for the people that made this app keep the good work up keep all those ads away for the customers that love this app thank you
- $1.99
- Category: Utilities
- Updated: May 18, 2017
- Version: 2.8.2
- Size: 19.2 MB
- Languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish
- Seller: Future Mind, Sp. z o.o.
- © 2014-2017 eLOT Sp. z o. o.
Compatibility: Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.