AdBlock for Mobile Reviews

by Ethan Aponte

As many others I use the extension on my laptop and wanted no ads on my I phone, So I downloaded AdBlock and I followed all the steps required. (Searched AdBlock on safari then downloaded it) I then after open Crunchyroll application only to find out that the ad blocker DOES NOT WORK! p.s Also reason the title has a does not work on safari is because a lot of previous review stated that the blocker didn’t work for on any other browser than safari.

by Thepurplewale

I was kinda tight when I tried to boot up AdBlock. I’ve never had to pay for ad block before, so when it finally brought up a payment screen I was confused. It then said that payments are optional, and you only need to pay what you feel like. Well, I’ve never paid for this service, why start now? I put in $0 in the “other” section, and it immediately changed my $0 to a $5. I guess payment isn’t as optional as they would like you to believe... In my opinion, that’s borderline false advertising, and very disappointing to see from a service I have enjoyed until now on other platforms. If your app is free, make it really free, if people will have to pay, tell them that straight up, don’t try to hide it.

by Spartan11775

I followed all of the setup steps to the letter, and I can’t get this content blocker to work at all. I’m running iOS 15.0.2, on a 2nd gen iPhone SE. The instructions in AdBlock , when setting it up, doesn’t work. All I get is a toggle switch in the Safari Content Blocker page that says “use content blockers on all websites”. I never saw the three switches that AdBlock tells you to turn on. If you’re running iOS 15, don’t bother with AdBlock. It’s a waste of storage until the developer updates it for iOS 15.

by OHG_ShyGuy

This is one of my only reviews ever on the apple store and I’m just fed up with none of these ad blockers actually working. I usually go to a super pop up and ad infested site to test these mobile ad blocks out and most work with some ads but this one blocked nothing when I tried it out.

Wouldn’t mind donating some money to any of these if they would actually block ads but I guess the malware and ad people are just miles ahead in technology.

by Sohlai

I love this app on my computer, so I was hoping for the same on my iPhone. Sadly, I learned I can’t customize this app on my iPhone as I can on my computer, so all of this app’s whitelisted, and very grotesque, ad sites like Outbrain, Taboola, etc. (i.e. Those ads with the grotesque pictures.), are still showing on my iPhone. It doesn’t block everything as promised, and I would rather pay for an ad blocker that actually does block those whitelisted grotesque ad sites than use this app for my iPhone.

by 🅱️😂🅱️🅱️🅱️😂😂😂😂😂🅱️🅱️

I’ve always only used this app and not any other ad blocking extension. When I found out that I could get it on my phone, I immediately downloaded it, and it started working right away. However, it doesn’t just block ads, it also blocks any other content on the page (pictures, videos, charts, etc.) I’ve tested this by going to websites with it on, and then with it off and sure enough only when it was off could I see all the content. I’m disappointed because I’ve always known this app to be the best ad blocker extension for web browsers, but I guess that isn’t true for iOS.

by [~]MrNoodles[~]

I’ve done everything correctly according to AdBlock instructions, but AdBlock does not work for me at all. It actually makes things worse, because it takes away the option to skip the ads, so I literally have to watch the whole ad for it to go away. I am also using safari, which it states is compatible, but so far it’s anything but what it states to be. I would suggest anyone looking at this to find another adblocker.

by LT.user

I’ve really appreciated this ad blocker for the time I’ve had it. I also have been using it on my laptop for a long time too! But within the last week it has stopped working completely. I was confused at first and thought I might have disabled it in my phone settings. No, all three selections are on and I’m getting ads and video ads. I came here to see if others were leaving similar reviews and they are.

by Ace IntheWhole

this app works extremely well on my PC. AdBlock also worked above expectations on the iPhone, for a good long while. In the past 7-8 months this app must be getting partially funded by annoying insurance companies and companies that continue to destroy the fabric of your community by renting out housing, that is no longer affordable to locals and long lengthy “info”mercials. I have gone through and reset buttons, deleted and reloaded AdBlock , been in touch with this app in attempts to clear up the malfunctions, all with no success. Seems others have been experiencing similar. I do donate and was happy to do so. Will keep this app on my PC. As far as app for the iPhone, I have begun my search elsewhere. Would consider returning once the reviews begin to state otherwise.

by Slot Idiot

Ad Block works perfectly fine on my PC. After downloading it to my iPhone and iPad into Safari, it simply does not work. I reinstalled 4 times and it still does not block ads. There are so many ads on any given site, I cannot view the data as ads pop up all over the page. Help!

by Bob Cracket

The ad block plus has been working fantastically up until a month ago when Vrbo ads keep pushing their way through and are the most annoying thing in the world. A few other have come through in 2021. Please fix this to blocks those ads again.

by Noob China 222

So I do like watch anime and i use counchroll so I used this add blocker then I see 1 add that all then I don’t see no more adds does that means it works?

Here the recent news is it made it worse from the counchroll.

If im wrong then tell me what ad blocker you use for counchroll and here my user is SuperChristianB#1833 in discord that where you can tell me

by SweetJane567

Works great for me! Having ability to select sites I want to see ads for sales/ promotions, and ability to decide which sites those are, AND to access that site when I want;
I.E.: my phone service carrier website needs to be in my "Whitelist" to access when I want... Keep that in mind if this app is on, without enabling "Allow Non-Intrusive Ads", as you may be unable to access a site. That's how I discovered my phone carrier was blocked. Simply go into this app's Settings and add any websites you need to access &/or want ads if not accessible at 1st. It does a really good job keeping other ads from appearing while accessing/ reading in other apps which used to constantly annoy me!

by Boomboom68490

This ad protector is really excellent because it is most popular for safari. I like to block advertisements in safari and I’ll never see ads ever again! Also, this ad protector does not block ads in other applications.

by Bswag123456

I’ve tried a lot of other ad blockers (some that even cost money) but none of them seem to accomplish fully getting rid of all kinds of ads as well as this one dose!!! I highly recommend getting this. Especially since it’s FREE!!!

by Dr Sueseeeeeee

The fact that AdBlock is free is such a big bonus right off the bat I accidentally clicked a risky website next to the right one and it told me the blocker stopped me from opening it I have heard from other reviews that it blocks to much but I guess I’ll find out

by CptnKrrk

Have used for quite awhile. Once every so often I disable just to see all the ads that it blocks. The new update has an interesting feature of new kittens (my selection) replacing ads (that I guess this app can’t completely remove) which is surprisingly cool.

by Leviwc

I’ve tried all of the iOS ad-blockers, including the premium ones yet none were able to block the intrusive pop-up ads (“You’ve been selected as a winner,” etc). This is the only app that I’ve found is able to completely block ALL advertisements.

by Eileenruby

I am so appreciative for AdBlock. It makes teaching using examples from the internet a joy. It allows my nervous system to slow down and absorb what I’m reading and I can hear my own thoughts when I’m contributing to a conversation. Ad free internet space is to the digital life what forest bathing is to real life. We need space! Thank you this app for stepping in!

by Redhawk 644

I wrote a recent review called Add Non Block and gave it one star because after downloading AdBlock I continued to get a constant bombardment of annoying pop-up adds. Add Block responded with great advice. They explained how to make some adjustments in AdBlock ’s settings. Their advise was easy to follow and I made the necessary adjustments. Just like that, the
Adds stopped completely. I haven’t had one since. I’m sorry I gave it one star. AdBlock is totally worth 5 stars and I’d like to thank Add Block for their great advice. AdBlock is awesome and I highly recommend it.

by Furryweebowo

It doesn’t block all ads. That’s the biggest problem I’ve had, pop ups still occur frequently. That’s kinda the purpose of AdBlock right? Most of the ads that it doesn’t block are pop ups, which for me are the most annoying. I mean it’s okay other than that, but the instructions when you first enabled AdBlock could be better instructed.

by Therapy23

On some sites it is the first thing on the screen. Another ad from that company that puts that blue triangle in the upper right corner.
They must be very smart and they are so evil.
I am hoping for a fix for this.
It also stops from allowing the “reader view “.

by CAC1969

Couldn’t believe my eyes when I found AdBlock, love it! Would give it 5 stars but some ads aren’t blocked even with whitelist off/allow some some ads off but that won’t stop me from gladly donating to keep this going! It helps make Safari the best browser!

by Can Not Play App.

This is a good app with lots of customization selections, but you can't block ads on other apps/games, which is my only problem with AdBlock, other than that, perfect.

by Mainewoodsman

Does most of what it set out to do, most importantly in screening out a large fraction of unwanted ads. Unfortunately, Google and others have figured out circumventions and lots of unwanted, unauthorized ads creep in. A for effort, B+ for effectiveness.

by ChErRy_NuTz

Works great with basic safari. I have never had a problem with this app. Seems to work as good as my this app plus on my Firefox browser on my windows 10 computer. Same thing and gets rid of so many junk ads.

by DPkmxs

I love AdBlock! I read a lot online and AdBlock was a time saving, frustration relieving miracle! Before AdBlock, I used to have to constantly close pop up ads the whole time I was trying to read some websites.

by SheWolf115

I no longer have to scroll through scads of junk just to see what I was linking to. AdBlock makes my iPhone use better for sure. I have Mozilla as a web browser and it works great

by The Prophet033095

This this app gets the job done, and wonderfully so. Went through a few adblocking apps until I found this one.

by FloridaFlo

There are so many ads these days & it is sometimes hard to see the real content without clicking on one of those annoying links! Thank you, thank you AdBlocker - you have restored my sanity!