10 free iPhone ad blockers [Basic info only, no-nonsense] (2023)

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“Quickly, there’s no time!” – says Liam Neeson, and he’s right. Of course, we all get annoyed with ads on web pages, but it also takes time to read through in-depth reviews of software. This time you don’t have to, we’ve got 10 best free iPhone ad blockers without long descriptions. Only basic information, links, pros and cons. These apps halt ads, trackers, widgets, pop-ups, adult content. So, best ad blockers for iPhone, behold.

1. 1Blocker

Works on: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch.
Compatibility: iOS 13.0 or newer, macOS 10.15 or newer.
Languages: 9 (English, French, German, Italian, etc.)
Remove purchases/ads: $15 Premium.

2. AdGuard

Works on: iPhone, iPad, iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPod Touch.
Compatibility: iOS 10.0 or newer, macOS 10.12 or newer.
Languages: 26 (English, Italian, Spanish, Russian, etc.)
Remove purchases/ads: $13 Premium.

Read next: AdGuard review.

3. Ka-Block

Works on: iPhone, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad Mini, iPod Touch.
Compatibility: iOS 10.0 or newer, macOS 10.13 or newer.
Languages: 1 (English).

4. AdBlock Plus

Works on: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch.
Compatibility: iOS 12.0 or newer, macOS 10.12 or newer.
Languages: 16 (English, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, etc.).

5. BlockBear

Works on: iPhone, iPad, iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPod Touch.
Compatibility: iOS 9.0 or newer.
Languages: 1 (English).

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6. SuperBlockerAd

Works on: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch.
Compatibility: iOS 11.2 or newer.
Languages: 1 (English).
Remove purchases/ads: $30 Premium.

Updated in June 2021: The project has been discontinued.

7. AdBlocker

Works on: iPhone, iPad, iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPod Touch.
Compatibility: iOS 9.0 or newer.
Languages: 1 (English).
Remove purchases/ads: $2 Premium.

8. AdBlock for Mobile

Works on: iPhone, iPad, iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPod Touch
Compatibility: iOS 10.0 or newer, macOS 10.12.6 or newer.
Languages: 35 (English, Finnish, Dutch, Czech, etc.).
Remove purchases/ads: $5 Gold.

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9. Firefox Focus

Works on: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch.
Compatibility: iOS 11.0 or newer.
Languages: 69 (English, Hebrew, Hindi, Georgian, etc.).

10. Blocker – Adblock & Secure Web

Works on: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch.
Compatibility: iOS 11.0 or newer.
Languages: 1 (English).
Remove purchases/ads: $2.

Summary

In conclusion to this ad blockers for iPhone selection, we should say that the App Store, as well as the Mac App Store, offers plenty of adblocks, free and paid. These tools in the form of mobile apps, browser extensions, and even separate browsers (Mozilla) help make web surfing faster and more pleasant. Browse Utilities and Productivity categories to find more apps.

Read next: How to block ads on Android.

FAQ

Q: How to block ads on iPhone?
A: Install an adblock app you prefer and run it.

Q: How to switch to 1Blocker Premium?
A: To access the full set of 1Blocker features, you can purchase 1 of 3 subscriptions: Annual for $14.99, Monthly for $2.99 or Lifetime for $38.99. Premium plans can be used on unlimited amounts of devices under one account.

Q: Does 1Blocker work in Chrome or other browsers?
A: No, ad blocker iPhone apps work in Safari only and selected iOS applications.

Q: How to report an ad blocking issue?
A: The fastest way to get through is to do it via a Safari extension you are using. Most utilities have such an option, some also allow adding comments or notes.

Q: How to exclude a website from blocking ads?
A: Find a feature called Whitelist or Exclusion List, or similar, and apply it.

Q: Do ad blockers have access to personal data?
A: Most do not, but some do. Explore.

Q: Is my personal data safe with AdGuard?
A: The developer claims privacy is their utmost priority, which means no collection of data and no passing it to third parties.

Q: What does AdGuard do except hiding ads?
A: It also protects from web activity trackers, malware and phishing sites.

Q: What is phishing?
A: An attempt to steal personal information, e.g. passwords, credit card numbers, illegally.

Q: Adblock Plus lists multiple blocked elements. How do I know what they are?
A: Banners usually contain words like “banner”, “ad” in the address. Anyway, you can click an address on the list and see the element blink on a page. Or you can right-click it and open it individually in a new tab to be 100% sure.

Q: Does the sequence of filters impact AdBlock Plus performance?
A: No, as ABP extension checks an URL for presence in a database, it decides a specific sequence of filters each time automatically. A certain order of filter you see is just as a part of UX design.

Q: Why does BlockBear have such strict requirements?
A: It's just that iOS 9 and earlier do not carry ad blocking capability. Also, Apple made it possible on 64-bit processor devices only.

Q: Does BlockBear work on browsers other than Safari?
A: No, only Safari.

Q: Some application won’t work with adblock on. What do I do?
A: Try one of these actions. Turn an ad blocker off, wait a few seconds, turn it back on, and then see what happens. Reinstall your VPN, and/or change the location. Restart your smartphone/laptop/computer.

Q: Are ad blockers hard on battery?
A: No, on the contrary. By loading less advertisement when surfing the web, it saves battery life.

Q: Do adblockers slow down Internet connection?
A: As a rule, these tools should speed up web speed, although each case is different and this may happen.

Q: What is URL auto-fill in Firefox Focus for iOS?
A: A little assistance in recognizing web pages so a user does not have to type in the full address. It can be switched on and off.