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How to Block YouTube Ads on iPhone

With YouTube aggressively cracking down on iPhone ad blockers, it’s getting harder to block ads without signing up for a Premium account. The site’s also pushing several 15- to 30-second unskippable promotions per video. If you find this setup annoying, follow these effective solutions to control and hide YouTube ads.

How Do I Permanently Block Ads on YouTube?

You can influence the ad content you see through My Ad Center, but you can only permanently block ads if you pay for YouTube Premium. That said, some unofficial ad blockers and privacy browsers can effectively hide ads on free accounts. Just note that they might stop working once YouTube detects them.

How Do I Block Ads on YouTube iPhone App?

Here are some proven ways to block YouTube ads on your iPhone without subscribing to a Premium plan.

1. Download Ad Blockers

Time needed:  10 minutes

Most free ad blockers block either in-stream or in-feed ads, but not both. Take AdGuard as an example. It removes in-stream ads on the YouTube app by opening a third-party browser player. However, in-feed ads still appear. Meanwhile, using it as a Safari extension blocks sponsored in-feed ads, but videos still push in-stream promotions. You can choose whatever method you want. Here’s how to enable ad-blockers like AdGuard on Safari and YouTube:

2. Use Privacy Browsers

Several privacy browsers claim to block YouTube ads on iPhones. While you’re free to explore them all, I suggest starting with Brave. It effectively blocks in-stream and in-feed ads.

• Go to YouTube .

• Leave Block Scripts disabled, or else the videos won’t load altogether.

3. Block Individual Ads

Stop specific ads from popping up in your feed and videos through My Ad Center.

4. Customize the My Ad Center Settings

Adjust your ad preferences in My Ad Center to filter and limit the types of ad content that YouTube shows.

• Tap the vertical ellipsis icon (⋮) on any in-feed ad to open My Ad Center .

Why Is YouTube Not Allowing Ad Blockers?

YouTube disables ad blockers because most of its revenue comes from AdSense . It’s one of the most successful ad businesses across social media platforms—even content creators have made millions from it. Blocking ads through unofficial workarounds instead of a Premium plan directly affects the site’s earnings.

These methods should control or block YouTube ads on your iPhone without video playback interruptions—try other ad blockers if they fail. You can also explore ways to hide YouTube ads on your Mac .

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AdGuard is an ultra-efficient ad blocker for Safari. It will not only remove annoying ads but also secure your privacy with advanced tracking protection. AdGuard for iOS is an open source app, it’s totally transparent and safe to use. The app is free but offers additional paid Premium features for advanced users. KEY FEATURES: - Safari ad blocking. Removes all kinds of ads in Safari. Say goodbye to annoying banners, pop-ups and video ads. Whitelist your favorite websites or use manual blocking tool to hide any element on the page. - Privacy protection. The web is full of trackers that literally watch your every click. AdGuard offers a selection of filters aimed directly at trackers and web analytics that will ensure your private data stays that way. - Speed acceleration. Safari browser runs up to 4x faster. AdGuard removes tons of rubbish and you can freely surf the web! - Reduced traffic consumption and increased battery life. Banners and ads sometimes add up to half the size of the page. By blocking them, you’re saving your battery life and Wi-Fi/mobile traffic. - More than 50 popular subscriptions (EasyList, EasyPrivacy, etc.) plus AdGuard's own powerful ad filters, including language-specific filters. Together they don't leave ads a chance. ADGUARD PREMIUM AdGuard Premium includes the following features: - Custom filters. Add your own filters by URL even if they are not on the default list. - DNS privacy. Blocking regular online trackers is not enough if you want to assure 100% protection of your online privacy. Choose any of the user-favorite DNS providers or configure a custom DNS server. - Security filters. Protect yourself from dangerous websites riddled with cryptojacking or fraud. AdGuard Premium is a paid service with the subscription cost $0.99/month or $4.99/year or a one-time purchase of lifetime subscription $12.99 (prices may vary by region). Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscriptions may be managed and your auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchasing a subscription. * Privacy policy: https://adguard.com/privacy.html * Terms of Use: https://adguard.com/eula.html ABOUT ADGUARD AdGuard is a leading company in developing ad blocking software for multiple platforms. For more than ten years AdGuard has been helping millions of users enjoy safe, clean, and fast internet. Follow us at @AdGuard on Twitter, facebook.com/AdGuardEn/ on FB or send us a message at [email protected].

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Important improvements for the DNS protection feature: no more DNS leaks and connection instability when changing networks. Updated libraries that are essential for the app’s performance: DnsLibs, TSUrlFilter and Scriptlets. > Starting with this version, AdGuard for iOS supports only iOS 13 or later.

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Straightforward UI thats not overly complicated and easily allows the user to custom choose what protection they would like. AdGuard has also included its own set of rules that have been built from easylist/easyprivacy & fanboy list and specifically customized them for the mobile platform and iOS specifically that can used by themselves, with easylist, or not at all. They give full control to the user, no sponsor ads or paid ads are allowed through. There is a filter that allows self promotion ads like the ones see when using googles search engine, but the user can turn it off and on. If none of AdGuards syntax rules block a specific popup, ad, or third-party widget there’s an option to manually block it and add it to the user filter option so its blocked in the future. Whitelist is also available to turn rules off on certain websites. And the rules update multiple times throughout the day regularly so the latest adblock protection is always used.

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Hello dear DirtRatBag, thank you for choosing AdGuard and for the detailed review. It is very helpful and will let other users have a better understanding why AdGuard can work well for them. Considering the outstanding ad blocking quality and the wide range of available filters, would you please give us a 5-star rating? If you have any questions, please shoot me a note at [email protected], I will reply very shortly. Best regards, Dmitrii S

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This extension does it all, I’m a victim of identity theft and this has been a God Send. For over ten years someone has sit around watching my ever move through my main email with yahoo. I had this email for over 15 yrs now. These people took every financial account I had and then spent money on everyone. They have accounts with each of the credit bureaus, they have subjected me to countless data breaches, in which they claimed my claim in their names.I have had no relief since August 2020 when I first found out that my identity was stolen. Sorry I’m rambling but I just cannot say enough about this AdGuard, it has given me relief it has given me options in my reliefAnd just when I thought it couldn’t get any better I got an invitation to do the testing! I’m at awe at the work you all have put in to help others, I would have given as many stars as there were if there could be more. My only complaint is I have bought the upgrade and it got stolen because these people are roothless and make aliases to every email account I make, then they take it over. This has happened with many apps and extensions not just this one! However, this one is by far my favorite then and now and probably forever. If you need something g that really works and that is user friendly, I’d urge you to try AdGuard and AdGuard VPN as well it’s a package deal really.

Unprofessional service

I purchased ad guard for life time approximately fews months already. And I enjoyed the powerful ad blocking. However, since the AdGuard, there is always a window popped out in my MAC said apple wants to make some changes. I ignored at first. However I could not stand any note after frequently annoying popped out windows hundreds of times after, and I agreed the change Which disabled the adguard. I tried reset all settings and reinstalled it. It just didn’t work any more. Therefore, I tried to contract with the AdGuard service. One point I want to mention that I was pretty impressive AdGuard service works for 24 hours even in quarantine time. However, the guy was not professional at all. I followed his instructions reset and reinstalled at first which did not work, and he once remotely controlled my Mac, but the problem still didn’t solve. Finally, he left a message said this case is not typical but I will asked for our workers solved it and contacted you at most in 48hours. THIS IS A FAKE PROMISE AGAIN! yes! Before, he just kept giving me fake promise. And this time I waited 4 days already. No replying, and even the phone is not available now. I tried to have my best attitude because I understand their jobs are not easy. But at lease, giving back me a professional attitude and available credit. BECAUSE I SAW THERE WOULD BE LIFE TIME GUARANTEE WHEN I TRUSTED AND PURCHASED LICENSE FOR LIFE TIME WHICH IS NOT CHEAP!!!

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This repository contains code for the shortcut that we use to block YouTube ads on iPhone/iPad.

The problem is that Safari Content Blocking capabilities is not enough to handle YouTube ads anymore. Our last resort is using iOS Shortcuts which require some additional manual actions.

How to use this

• Get the shortcut . In order to install it, you need to allow untrusted shortcuts first.
• Open YouTube in Safari (it's important, it will only work in Safari)
• Click the "Share button"
• Choose "Block YouTube Ads (by AdGuard)" from the list of actions
• You probably want to make this action "Favourite". Tap "Edit actions..." and then the "Plus" icon to do that.
• Done! Now YouTube is ad free.

Please note, that every time you refresh the page, you need to run this shortcut again.

Remote version

With the standard version of the shortcut, you need to reinstall it to get the latest changes we make in this repo. If you are tired of doing that, there's also a "remote" version of the shortcut. It downloads the latest version of the code from this repo everytime it is launched.

Get the remote version .

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The best ad blockers in 2024

Say goodbye to intrusive online advertising with the best ad blockers

Best in-browser ad blockers

Best ad-blocking apps, best ad-blocking mobile apps, other privacy-focused extensions and apps.

The best ad blockers are crucial to survive on the modern internet. Not matter where you go, you're at risk of being harassed by pop-ups, tracker cookies, malvertising and countless other digital nasties that seem hell-bent on ruining your online experience. Even if all your browsing is above board, you're still at risk.

Thankfully there's no shortage of apps and browser extensions that can block ads and keep you safer when you're online. Combined with the best antivirus software and the best VPNs , a good ad-blocker gives you a perfect arsenal of tools to offer as much protection as possible. Even the FBI recommends using an ad-blocker for protection.

The only thing you need to figure out is which ad-blocker is right for you. There are so many to choose from, and whether you are willing to live with the downsides. Most free sites rely on advertising revenue to survive, including Tom's Guide. But if you're happy with the trade-off, we've got a thorough list of the best ad blockers and privacy tools — with options for every browser and platform.

The best ad blockers you can get today

1. adblock plus (chrome, edge, firefox, opera, safari, android, ios).

AdBlock Plus (ABP) is among the most popular ad blockers, with extensions available for Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Edge and Opera. ABP features a quick setup, loading preset filter lists that allow users to quickly block most ads, as well as the option to filter malware and social media buttons. 

Savvy users can chose additional block lists as well as set custom filters or whitelist their favorite sites to keep their ad revenue in the black. AdBlock Plus allows what it calls "non-intrusive advertising" through filters; that may irk some users, though this feature can be disabled in settings. 

On Android, the AdBlock Browser provides a Firefox-based browser that blocks incoming advertising, while on iOS, the AdBlock Plus app integrates with the content blocker system to seamlessly block advertising on Safari with minimal setup.

Download AdBlock Plus: Firefox , Chrome , Safari , Opera , Edge

2. AdBlock (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)

AdBlock (no relation to AdBlock Plus) is the other best ad-blocking browser extension of note, available for users of Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari. AdBlock uses a series of filter lists to automatically block ad content coming from known ad servers and providers. Users can stick with the default block lists, subscribe to additional ones, or even create their own, as well as whitelist their favorite websites. 

As one of the most downloaded Chrome and Safari extensions, AdBlock has the trust of many users worldwide.

Download AdBlock: Chrome , Firefox , Safari , Edge

3. uBlock Origin (Chrome, Firefox)

Ublock Origin is a browser-based ad blocker that focuses on simple, efficient blocking with a low resource overhead. The extension comes loaded with a number of filter lists for known advertising and malware sources, with extra filter lists available and the option to read and create your own custom filters from hosts files.

Download Ublock Origin: Chrome , Firefox

4. Poper Blocker (Chrome)

Rather than be an all-in one blocking solution, Poper Blocker (aka Pop Up Blocker For Chrome), is designed to complement other adblockers. 

In this case, Poper Blocker focuses on blocking pop-ups, pop-unders, overlays, timed and scroll pop-ups, and other varieties that might slip past other ad-blocking extensions. Small notifications tell you when pop-ups are blocked. You also can view your blocking stats, but otherwise, you can generally just keep Poper Blocker running in the background with minimal impact alongside other adblocker extensions.

Download Poper Blocker: Chrome

5. Stands Fair AdBlocker (Chrome)

For a fast and light ad-blocking plugin, Chrome users can turn to Stands Fair AdBlocker. The extension does precisely what it promises, blocking ads and pop-ups from cluttering up your browser view while also preventing any tracking from going on. 

Stand's Fair AdBlocker gives you control over the type of ads you can block, specifying everything from autoplay video ads, YouTube ads, expanding ads and more. It can even block Facebook ads if you want.

The "Fair" part of AdBlocker comes into play by giving you the ability to allow certain types of ads or even whitelist ad-supported websites you don't want to shortchange of badly needed revenue. This is one ad blocker that doesn't take a scorched earth approach to its stated purpose.

Download Stands Fair AdBlocker: Chrome

6. Ghostery (Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari, Edge)

Like the other extensions on our list of the best ad blockers, Ghostery can remove ads from webpages, so you can focus on content and browse more efficiently. But the real value in Ghostery lies in its privacy protection features. You can use Ghostery to view trackers, which lets you see who's trying to collect data on you. With Ghostery, you can also stop that tracking from taking place. If you really want to safeguard your privacy, you can turn to Ghostery's Enhanced Anti Tracking to anonymize your data.

Ghostery's a free download that offers basic web protection. More advanced protection starts at $4.99 a month and the $11.99 monthly tier comes with a built-in VPN. There are also versions of Ghostery that work with Android and iOS devices.

Download Ghostery: Chrome , Firefox , Opera , Safari , Edge

7. Adblocker for YouTube (Chrome, Firefox)

YouTube has gotten more aggressive with ads, so the makers of ad-blocking extensions have followed suit. Adblocker for YouTube is a Chrome extension that promises to automatically block YouTube ads, whether we're talking about the pre-roll ad appearing before your video or any text and banner ads that appear on the video itself.

If you prefer Firefox to Chrome, there's also an AdBlocker for YouTube extension that works on that browser. Same name, different developer apparently, but the functionality of stripping out video and display ads remains. This version works on Android devices too.

Download Adblocker for YouTube: Chrome , Firefox

1. AdGuard (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS)

Uses looking for a more robust experience can try out the subscription-based AdGuard, which provides desktop and mobile options to reduce the ads you see when surfing online. 

AdGuard on Windows and Mac covers popular browsers, with highly configurable options for ads, content, and tracker blocking, as well as a parental controls module for restricting adult content. AdGuard for Android is a no-root ad-blocker that blocks advertising on apps and games, though you’ll have to install it from AdGuard’s site instead of through Google Play. AdGuard for iOS works with Safari to effectively filter ads on the default browser.

Download AdGuard: Windows , Mac , Android , iOS

2. AdLock ($33 per year)

AdLock avoids the browser-based route, instead opting to run as a separate program to be able to block not only browser-based ads, but also advertising in other programs like Skype or games. 

The app runs in the background, using filters to block ads, popups, and autoplaying videos, speeding up loading times and applying Safe Browsing features to automatically block sites that are known to be unsafe. 

For obvious reasons, the mobile version is unavailable on the Google Play Store, so you'll need to sideload the app if you want to get AdLock into your Android device. iOS users can download AdLock directly from Apple's App Store.

Download AdLock: Windows , Chrome ,  Android , Mac , iOS

3. Wipr (macOS, iOS; $1.99)

If you’re a Safari fan, Wipr may be the best ad blocker for both your Mac and iPhone. The app is available for both iOS and macOS — costing $1.99 from either Apple App Store — and it promises to work with Safari as well as apps that use Safari for displaying web pages.

You’ll find a full array of features with Wipr, which not only blocks apps and trackers, but cryptocurrency miners, EU cookie and GDPR notices and anything else that gets in your way of surfing the web. Its blocklist gets updated twice a week, and there’s little configuration; the idea is that you load Wipr and forget that it’s there while it does its job in the background.

With Wipr, pages should load faster in Safari, which will be particularly welcome if you’re surfing from an iPhone, where ads and trackers can bog down your browser’s speed.

Download Wipr: macOS , iOS

1. 1Blocker (iOS)

1Blocker was one of the first really good ad blockers on iOS when Apple opened up that functionality on iPhones and iPads; the apps has since been optimized for Safari. 

The app is designed to make browsing faster and more secure by blocking ads, popups, trackers and other online cruft. Rather than blocking content of a downloaded page, 1Blocker works with Safari's content blocker API to tell the browser what to block in advance, saving time and resources. 

1Blocker features more than 115,000 blocker rules, custom regional adblocking settings, and easy-to-use custom rules settings. The app is a free download, with premium features available as in-app purchases.

Download 1Blocker: iOS

2. Firefox Focus (Android, iOS)

Firefox Focus is another addition to Mozilla's family of browsers. This one's a privacy-oriented version of Firefox that bakes in ad-blocking and anti-tracking into a light and functional package. Firefox Focus blocks ads and speeds up browsing, while also working in privacy-friendly features like automatic history and cookie clearing. 

Users can selectively block ads, analytics, content and social trackers with easy toggles, turn on a "stealth" mode, and set a default search engine.

Our look at the best Android browsers has more on the various flavors of Firefox.

Download Firefox Focus: Android , iOS

3. AdClear (Android, iOS)

AdClear — or AdClear Plus if you're searching for the iOS version — offers the kind of mobile ad blocking in browsers that similar apps provide. But AdClear takes it one step farther by also blocking ads in apps. 

AdClear achieves this through a DNS changer feature that routes traffic through a VPN. AdClear doesn't catch everything in all apps, and in our experience, some apps ran a little slower. But this free download can put a stop to ads interrupting what you're trying to do whether in an app or a browser.

Download AdClear: Android , iOS

1. Decentraleyes (Chrome, Firefox)

Some times, blocking ads can also prevent websites fromn pulling needed resoruces and libraries from third-party sources, breaking web pages in the process. Decentraleyes tries to stop that from happening by acting as a local content delivery network emulator to serve up the files that websites need. By doing so, this extension can stop websites from sending out requests to the likes of Google Hosted Libraries.

Think of Decentraleyes as a complement to ad blockers. In fact, the extension specifically says it can work with uBlock Origin and AdBlock Plus, both of which we recommend up above.

Download Decentraleyes: Chrome , Firefox

2. Opera (Desktop, Android, iOS)

The Opera browser bakes in ad-blocking features into the browser without the need for an extra add-on, while also offering privacy-friendly tools such as an unlimited, built-in VPN service, incognito mode, fraud and malware warnings for suspicious links and pages, and more. In addition, you can further customize Opera's capabilities with a wide array of extensions. 

Mobile users need not fret, as the Android version comes with just about everything the desktop version has but built for touch-screen interfaces. On iOS, the mobile version of Opera is listed in Apple's App Store as Opera Touch. (Incidentally, we've got a guide on how you can use Opera to block ads on the iPhone .)

Download Opera: Mac or Windows , Android , iOS

3. Privacy Badger (Chrome, Firefox, Opera)

The Electronic Frontier Foundation's Privacy Badger browser extension was born from the EFF's concerns about the business models of some privacy tools and ad blockers. 

Privacy Badger functions similarly to extensions like AdBlock Plus (on which it was based), observing the various tracking tools that advertisers and other third parties might use to track your online activities and selectively blocking them from executing. Built-in learning algorithms adapt to the sites you visit and take any new tracking tools discovered into account. 

While not explicitly an ad blocker, Privacy Badger does also block some advertising, depending on how aggressively the ads track you across websites.

Download Privacy Badger: Chrome , Firefox , Opera

4. Tor Browser (Desktop, Android)

The Tor network helps anonymize your internet activity by bouncing the data you send and receive through a distributed anonymous network of routers to foil a common online surveillance technique called traffic analysis, which can reveal the sites you visit or who you're communicating with. 

The Tor Browser is an all-in-one package that includes everything you need to surf the net through the Tor network in an easy-to-install portable package. The package includes a modified version of Firefox with privacy aids such as NoScript baked in, and an automatic setup aid that makes it easy to connect to and create new Tor circuits. 

On the desktop, you can grab a version of Tor Browser for Windows, macOS or Linux. There's also a version of Tor Browser for Android, which replaces the previous OrBot + OrFox combination recommended for browsing Tor on Android.

Download Tor Browser: Desktop , Android

5. Onion Browser (iOS)

iOS users aren’t left out when it comes to browsing the Tor anonymizer network, with the Onion Browser among the more popular options on Apple’s mobile OS. 

Previously a premium app, Onion Browser has since moved to a donation model, opening up access to everyone who wants to download the app, without compromising security or features. The usual caveats apply: Browsing through Tor will slow down the web experience, and some features, like video streams and video files won’t work in order to preserve anonymity.

Download Onion Browser: iOS

How to choose the best ad blocker for you

Many of the best ad blockers are available for free, either as extensions or as standalone apps, though a few, like AdLock, charge a fee. Determine if the free services provide enough ad-blocking to meet your needs or whether a paid app delivers more for your money. You should also figure out if a browser extension will take care of your ad-blocking needs or whether you should consider switching browsers to one with more built-in privacy features.

You can narrow down your choice in ad blockers by deciding specifically what you're looking to accomplish with such an app or extension. Do you just want to stop annoying pop-up ads from appearing or do you want the full range of services, including privacy features and an end to ad-tracking? Grab the ad blocker that ticks off all the boxes on your wishlist.

Some ad blockers, such as AdBlock Plus include filters and the ability to let in non-obtrusive advertising. Others, like AdBlocker Ultimate, take a more aggressive approach. Find out which one best suits your needs and comfort level.

As we noted at the outset, there's also an ethical component to ad blockers. Do you feel comfortable keeping ad revenue out of the hands of sites you enjoy and use for free? As good as the best ad blockers are, that's still a trade-off you need to consider when deciding whether to install one as a browser extension or as a standalone app. 

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1. 1Blocker – Ad Blocker

1Blocker is an adblocker app designed specifically for iPhones, iPads, and Macs that allows you to block intrusive ads, redirects, and unwanted elements on sites. It seeks to improve the user's browsing experience on iOS. Discover other features offered by 1Blocker.

• Blocks Ads and Trackers Effectively:  The app is able to block ads and pop-ups to enhance your browsing and online privacy.
• Easy to Use:  Setting up 1Blocker is straightforward for every user. 
• Selective and Customizable Blocking:  While it blocks most pop-up ads, you can whitelist websites to allow ads on sites you want to support. Additionally, you can block specific elements on a webpage, like social media buttons. 
• Privacy Focused:  The app doesn't track your browsing activity and claims not to access the content of web pages you visit.
• Fast Performance:  1Blocker is known for its speed and avoids slowing down Safari while browsing.

Here are some additional 1Blocker's bonus:

• 1Blocker app integrates with iCloud , which makes it easy to sync your preferences and rules across all your devices. 
• There's a Safari extension available for 1Blocker  that allows you to manage blocking directly from the browser. 1Blocker could be one of the best adblock browsers in iOS.
• Compatibility Issues:  1Blocker may not work with Safari entirely due to Safari's current ad content-blocking features.
• Paid Subscription Necessary:  It offers basic adblocking features for free, but you must need to pay a subscription to access its premium features.
• Limited to Apple Devices:  It is only compatible with iPhones and iPads running iOS 14.2 or later and is limited to Apple devices.
• Needs Constant Updates:  Blocking effectiveness depends on the quality and updates of 1Blocker's filter lists.

2. AdGuard — Adblock & privacy

If you are searching for one of the best content blockers on iOS, AdGuard definitely should be one of the top content-blocking solutions. AdGuard provides high-quality filtering options, and you can even create custom rules and filters using the user rules module. Let's discover more of AdGuard's features:

• Blocks Ads and Trackers:  Similar to 1Blocker, AdGuard is among the most popular ad blockers. In addition to blocking ads, AdGuard can avoid trackers and phishing websites. 
• Highly ad-blocking capabilities : AdGuard effectively blocks different types of ads, including YouTube, Facebook, and all over the Internet.
• Privacy Protection:  It offers advanced tracking protection to enhance your online security.
• User-Friendly:  The AdGuard app is known for offering a user-friendly interface, making it easy to manage blocking preferences and additional settings where you can define your own blocking rules. 
• Excellent compatibility:  AdGuard is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. 

Here are some additional AdGuard's bonus:

• Content Blocking Filters:   AdGuard offers a variety of filter lists to target different ad types and malicious websites, which you can customize with a bit of technical knowledge.
• DNS Filtering (Paid):  The paid version of AdGuard provides access to custom DNS settings, which can remove ads and trackers system-wide. However, setting it up requires technical knowledge.
• Limited Free Features:  Some more powerful features, like custom DNS settings, are locked behind the paid subscription.
• Blocking Desired Content:   Overly aggressive blocking might unintentionally block essential website elements, requiring adjustments.

3. Standsapp: Best free adblock extension for Safari

Stands AdBlocker is a 100% free ad-blocking extension for Safari with the friendliest interface. It offers highly effective ad-blocking features by eliminating annoying ads all over the Internet while maintaining all site functionalities. Let's discover more about Stands free AdBlock !

• Blocks Ads Across Platforms:  Stands AdBlocker effectively blocks ads not just on websites but also prevents ads on YouTube, social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and other ads in apps on iOS.
• Enhanced Browsing:  With its adblocking capabilities, Stands can reduce the risk of malware and trackers appearing in ads.
• Improved Performance and Data Saving:  By blocking ads with Stands, you will get faster loading times and savings on mobile data usage and battery.
• Lightweight adblocker:  Stands consumes minimal system resources while running, mainly designed for mobile devices with limited storage capacity and processing power, and without experiencing lag or slowdowns. 
• High Customization Features:  Stands offers an easy-to-use user interface with which you can block all unwanted elements with one click. In addition, you can easily check the blocking statistics without any hassle. Plus, Stands is very easy to install.

Here are some additional Stands AdBlocker's bonus:

• 100% Free AdBlocker:  Stands is the best free ad blocker extension for Safari and iOS. It provides effective ad-blocking capabilities without requiring a monthly subscription. Additional features, such as advanced filtering and allowing specific websites, are also free. 
• Potential for Blocking Issues:   As with other ad blockers, overly aggressive blocking could unintentionally block essential website elements.
• Basic Ad Blocking Capabilities:  Stands offers basic and effective ad-blocking features only. It does not provide additional features like DNS, best antivirus functionalities, or further online protection capabilities.

4. Total Adblock – Ad Blocker

Total AdBlock is another Safari ad-blocking software that provides protection and ad-blocking features, improving page loading speed. Some features of Total AdBlock for Safari are listed below.

• Blocks Ads and Trackers:  Total Adblock removes ads, pop-ups, and trackers while browsing your iOS device.
• Faster Browsing:  Blocking ads promises to improve page load times, leading to speedier browsing and enhanced user privacy.
• Privacy Protection:  It suggests blocking third-party trackers that follow iPhone users across the web.
• Paid Subscription Required:   According to the app description, a paid subscription seems necessary to access all of Total Adblock's features.
• Payment Issues:  Total Adblock may present issues related to payment and subscription.

5. Ad Block One: Tube Ad Blocker 

Ad Block One for Safari is an ad blocker built specifically for Safari and iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads. Here is a breakdown of its features:

• Blocks Ads and Pop-Ups:   Ad Block One removes intrusive video ads, pop-ups, banner ads, and interstitial ads while browsing the web with Safari.
• Improved Performance:  By blocking ads, Ad Block One can lead to faster loading times and potentially save on data usage and mobile battery.
• Protects Privacy:  Ad Block One claims to block tracking systems and malicious ads to safeguard user privacy.
• Customizable Blocking:  The app allows you to customize its blocking settings without affecting the overall layout and website functionality. You can also whitelist your favorite websites to enable certain types of ads.

Here are some additional    Ad Block One's bonus:

• Free and Paid Version:  Ad Block One provides two different options for users: a free version with essential features and a paid version with advanced features that can enhance the user's experience.
• Available only on Safari:  It primarily serves as an ad blocker for Safari, and there is no information on functionality within other apps.
• Limited Reviews:  Although Trend Micro, a reputable company, launched Ad Block One, there may be limited reviews available specifically for Ad Block One.

Methodology: How we chose the six best iOS adblockers for iPhone and iPad 

To choose the best ad-block apps available for iPhone and iPad, we relied on iOS ad blocker reviews to identify the most top-rated options. We went deep into their features and functionalities, their effectiveness in blocking ads on various apps and websites, compatibility with different iOS versions, user interface design, and additional features such as malware blocking. User feedback and online reviews were used to identify potential issues or limitations.

To choose an effective ad blocker for your iOS device, it is essential to consider the following recommendations:

• Effectiveness:  look for an ad blocker that can effectively block all ads on both apps and websites. 
• Compatibility with iOS:  Make sure the adblocker you choose is compatible with your iOS device and the version of iOS you are running. 
• User interface:  Look for an adblocker that is easy to use and navigate and allows you to customize the settings according to your preferences.
• Impact on performance:  It is essential to check if the adblocker affects the performance or speed of your device, as some may slow down your browsing experience, occupy a large memory space, or even negatively impact your phone's battery usage.
• Reviews and ratings:  We recommend always reading reviews from other users to determine the best alternative for your needs. Install an ad blocker with reliable user reviews online.

What is the best free  adblock for Chrome ?

Looking for an ad blocker to browse smoothly on Safari? With our comprehensive guide, you will find the best ad-blocking solution for Safari to browse ad-free on your iPhone or Mac. After exploring various options, including 1Blocker, AdGuard, Stands AdBlocker, Total Adblock, and Ad Block One, we recommend you consider factors such as effectiveness, compatibility, user interface, performance impact, and user feedback to confidently choose the ad blocker that best suits your needs and preferences.

Ready to browse safe on Android? Discover the best  AdBlock for Android  with Stands.

An ad blocker will always be convenient when using your iPhone or iPad, whether you want to browse without distractions or reduce potential online risks. The App Store offers many other free ad blocker options for iPhone and iPad users. However, we recommend reading reviews to find the best solution for your needs.

To enable content blockers on your iPhone or iPad:

• Go to Settings.
• Scroll down to Safari and look for the Content Blockers option in the Safari menu.
• Enable the Content Blockers option for Safari. Also, remember that if content-blocking applications are installed, you must enable them in Safari settings. 

Safari does not have a built-in ad blocker feature. However, Apple allows ad blockers on iOS devices such as iPhones and iPads. Users can download ad blocker apps from the App Store to block ads and other unwanted content while browsing the web. 

Ad blockers may slow down websites, introducing delays or additional processing overhead as they analyze and filter web page content. In addition, if web pages employ anti-ad blocking techniques, this could cause further delays. For these reasons, we recommend updating your ad blocker, mobile iOS operating system, and browser when necessary to reduce the risk of website malfunction.

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