AdBlock Pro?

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  1. Daveski17

    Daveski17 Registered Member

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    Does anyone use AdBlock Pro?

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    If so, what are your experiences with it? Thanks.
     
  2. Alec

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    Unfortunately, no, so I can't really comment on that blocker specifically.

    I use instead 1Blocker which I really like. I don't know what level of blocking AdBlock Pro allows in free mode, but for comparison, 1Blocker free only blocks one category of blocker... Ads, Trackers, Annoyances, Widgets, etc. So, I think you can use it in free mode to block ads, but then you still end up with those annoying "We've noticed you are blocking our ads. Please disable your ad blocker." pop-ups... which is separately categorized as an Annoyance (I believe) in 1Blocker. Plus, the premium mode supports frequent updates, custom rules, etc. The premium mode of 1Blocker is $14.99 / year, as I recall; and is a "universal purchase" across both macOS and iOS if want to use it on your phone as well. I've really liked it. It works as advertised... clears up ads, the annoying "you've blocked our ads" messages, the annoying GDPR cookie settings popups, and catches/blocks lots of trackers as well. It doesn't seem to block anything it shouldn't either. Just does its job and stays out of the way.
     
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  3. Trooper

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    I use Adguard on both iOS and Android.
     
  4. Daveski17

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    OK thanks. I've seen 1Blocker in the Apple store, it looks good.
     
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