AdGuard Pro — adblock&privacy

Submitted by AnonyMouse, 5 May, 2019

Last updated on 31 January, 2021

Description of App

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.

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 PRO FEATURES

AdGuard Pro 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.

* 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.

Version

4.0.4

Free or Paid

Paid

Apple Watch Support

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPhone

iPad

iOS Version

14.4

Accessibility Comments

Very accessible and easy to use.

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads most page elements.

Button Labeling

Most buttons are clearly labeled.

Usability

There are some minor accessibility issues with this app, but they are easy to deal with.

Other Comments

Be sure to enable AdGuard in the Settings -> Safari -> Web Blocker. There are many of these so-called ad blockers, but I have to say of the many blockers that I've tried. This is no doubt my favorite and go to app to recommend. I love the fact that the VPN along with the DNS that it will protect you globally across the device. Where other blockers only work with Safari. The AdGuard Pro will work with other browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Brave and other browsers that can be used on the iOS. The blocking of ads, trackers, and other such annoyance can be seen when I read the many news articles. I also like the fact that you can use the Family Shield that can protect with little eyes from adult contents and will even work when I use my device as a hotspot.

App Store Link

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adguard-pro-adblock/id1126386264?mt=8

Developer's Website

https://adguard.com/en/welcome.html

Developer's Twitter Username

@AdGuard

Recommendations

1 people have recommended this app

Most recently recommended by Dawn 👩🏻‍🦯 1 year 8 months ago

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Comments

Would be great if the Mac

Would be great if the Mac extension was accessible

Have you contacted them to report the issues?

I'm going to do so and would like to know if they've received other reports.

Adguard Servers in Russia

I have been using Adguard as part of my Setapp subscription. Today I got an email saying that they were dropping it because "[t]his app communicates with the servers based in Russia, and in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we exclude it from the list of our apps. Starting today, the app will no longer be a part of the Setapp collection."

I mention it here in case access to the servers is interrupted for other users, and you also need to look for another ad blocker.