Recently, there are more and more advertisements on phones, and every day they become more and more annoying. Even if you have an Apple gadget that has fewer annoying ads than Android, it still wouldn’t hurt to know ways to quickly and effectively get rid of them.
Let's look at the main ways to eliminate unnecessary advertising on iPhones.
Where can I block ads using ad blockers on iPhone?
You can block ads on iPhone and iPad only in the Safari browser. The function is supported for devices with 64-bit architecture. Here's how to block pop-up ads using Safari settings on iPhone and iPad.
- In the Settings app on iPhone and iPad, find and tap Safari.
- Now enable your pop-up blocker and website fraud alert.
Note: The setting, as they say, will only help you block pop-ups and prevent fraudulent websites. It doesn't completely block ads from your online journey.
Therefore, if you want to completely block all forms of advertising on iPhone and iPad, you will need third-party apps to do so. To help you learn about it and install them on your device, I have prepared a list of the 5 best ad blocking apps for iPhone. Let's get a look.
Method three. Using Weblock.
Weblock is a special application that allows you to block ads or any other resources in all iOS applications, not just in the browser. There is only one “but” - Weblock works exclusively for connections via Wi-Fi , since in essence it is a very flexible and customizable proxy for each specific user. You can download it for 119 rubles in the App Store. Of the minuses, it is worth noting the lack of Russian localization.
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To use Weblock, you need to set up your connection via Wi-Fi according to the instructions in the application itself (you need to go to Settings -> Wi-Fi -> *your network name* -> HTTP Proxy -> Auto
and insert the link there that will be generated for you by the application).
1Blocker: privacy and ad blocking
The app has proven its expertise in blocking ads, trackers, and other annoying elements on the sites you visit. Being a native app, 1Blocker serves you flawlessly and gets rid of them all and also offers a hassle-free experience while surfing the internet. It also provides a number of customization options to further enhance your security and privacy.
While there is a premium version, as part of its free services, you can use features like enabling category locking for everyone, whitelisting sites using a Safari extension, and syncing devices using iCloud.
Price: Free (in-app purchases starting at $1.99).
Compatibility: iOS/iPadOS 13.0 or later
AdGuard: ad blocking and privacy
The application allows you to remove all types of advertisements from the Safari browser and ultimately improve its performance, making it 4 times faster. You'll also experience a significant increase in battery life by blocking banners and ads in Safari and reducing data consumption.
All this and more is achieved with over 50 subscriptions including easylist, easyprivacy and more, combined with AdGuards' robust internal ad filters. The app also offers a premium version which further adds features like custom filters, DNS privacy, security filters, etc.
Price: Free (in-app purchases starting at $0.99).
Compatibility: iOS/iPadOS 11.2 or later
Instructions:
Works only outdoors. If the iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi, it won’t work. If it's an online game, too.
Advertising is loaded via the Internet. If you turn off the Internet, advertising will disappear. selectively limit access to cellular data for a specific at the user's discretion .
This is done in a couple of clicks.
Go to “Settings” > “Cellular” > find the “Cellular data for:” section and turn off the necessary applications.
That's it, there are no more advertisements in them.
If the app you need is not listed, turn off Wi-Fi, access the app once, and try again.
AdLock: removes ads and adware.
AdLock is a comprehensive ad blocker for your iPhone and iPad that prevents all types of advertising in Safari while being resource efficient. It's easy to set up and use with minimal effort on your part.
You can enjoy distraction-free online reading and get rid of annoying video and audio ads on services like Youtube, Twitch, Crunchyroll, etc.
It can even bypass ad blocking walls that prevent you from viewing content when using a universal ad blocking tool. Pretty cool!
Additionally, AdLock protects you from third-party trackers, adware/malware attacks, all forms of online tracking scripts, and bugs launched by advertisers like Google, Facebook, and others.
It prevents you from visiting malicious websites and protects against viruses, phishing attacks and scams.
What else? You can fully customize it to allow ads on certain sites and choose what type of ads to block. All this justifies the low annual price.
Price: Free ($4.99 annual subscription).
Compatibility: iOS/iPadOS 12.1 or later
How to block advertising content in iOS apps
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YouTube without ads iPhone can be set up without any difficulty. To get rid of such content, which is called ad in English, you can use standard tools, for example, AdBlocker (block, blocker) or other methods. Typically, the browser uses this program to save the user from viewing unnecessary information. Most social networks, such as VK, are now overflowing with such content, which most users try to turn off, because it has the ability to pop up and ruin work at the most inopportune moment.
You can block spam content that interferes with full-fledged work not only with the help of paid services. You can disable it in the YouTube viewer itself. This is much more difficult to do through a mobile browser, but each user can independently choose a method convenient for him to remove advertising directly while viewing or delete it permanently.
Adblock Plus for Safari (ABP)
The ad blocking app for iPhone and iPad is free and has no hidden price. However, this does not allow it to compromise on features and user privacy. It has over 50 million users worldwide.
This may be why it offers a customizable language setting to block regional ads. The app is easy to set up and helps save battery power by blocking ads and other interference while online. Plus, you can take advantage of built-in privacy protection with the anti-tracking feature.
Price: Free
Compatibility: iOS/iPadOS 10.0 or later
Method two. Using the Dolphin Browser
For those who are ready to abandon the Safari browser or, for example, its closest competitor in the form of Google Chrome, the problem with annoying redirections is solved by installing the Dolphin [Download in the App Store]. Dolphin is free and quite easy to use.
The AdBlock built into this browser copes well with this kind of advertising. It is enabled in the browser settings.
Wipr
The app is designed to block trackers, ads, GDPR notifications, EU cookies, cryptocurrency miners, and anything else that could compromise your privacy and make your online experience difficult. It uses an advanced blacklist to prevent trackers from obtaining your data and other activities.
The best thing about the app is that they do not accept anything from anyone (even for money) and follow a strict no-ads policy. Not only that, but the blacklist is updated quarterly to improve security and privacy in the ever-changing web landscape.
Price: $1.99
Compatibility: iOS/iPadOS 12.0 or later
Avast Secure Browser.
Most of us have heard of or used this app at least once. However, we know that it protects against viruses and malware. This Avast app offers comprehensive protection, including VPN, ad blocking, and data encryption. It boasts over 400 million users and offers features including automatic privacy, faster ad-free browsing, strong encryption, built-in VPN, customizable viewing modes, private video downloader, cross-platform syncing, etc.
Price: Free (in-app purchases starting at $1.49).
Compatibility: iOS/iPadOS 11.2 or later
Q: What is the best free ad blocker for iPhone?
Most ad blocking apps offer the same features. However, the difference lies in some new features, price and interface. If I have to name one, I'll count Avast, given its additional features and vibrant price range.
Q. Are ad blockers tracking you?
This is a misconception for many people. Ad blockers do not track you, record your browsing history, or receive your data.
Q. Can AdBlock prevent viruses?
Ad blockers don't do this directly. However, they protect you from viruses and malware that may attack your device through advertisements.
Q. How do I block ads in the YouTube app?
If you access YouTube using the Safari browser and have an ad blocker installed, you can block ads. However, for the YouTube app, ad blockers cannot help. To block ads in the YouTube app, you need to subscribe to YouTube Premium.
Q. Is there a way to block ads in apps on iPhone?
You can use third-party apps, such as an ad blocker, to block ads in iPhone apps. I would advise you to check the app description first as not all ad blocking apps offer mobile app features. You may also have to pay a certain amount to unlock this feature.
Spoiler
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First, you need a jailbroken device with firmware no lower than 4.3. Information about getting a jailbreak here
1.a
After installing the jailbreak, open Cydia, click on the Manage tab, in the upper left corner click Settings, where we click on the Delevoper button.
1.b
Without closing Cydia, click on search and install OpenSSH packages with all dependencies (it’s easier to install the MobileTerminal program, it will install them automatically)
2.
Download the archive with the script. Let's unpack it.
3.
Download and open Ifunbox.
Connect the device to the PC. Our device will appear in IFunbox, on the left we find the iFunbox Classic tab - “Raw file system” (in older versions “Clean file system”)
and here we transfer the unpacked file from step 2 into it
4.
Next, in IFunbox, go to the Quick Toolbox tab, click on SSH Terminal
If the program asks for a password, enter: alpine (this is the standard password, if you previously changed it to your own, enter yours accordingly)
Then enter the following commands in turn:
5.
We do a respring (reboot the desktop) or reboot the device
In most applications from the AppStore, advertising will disappear!
Download:
hosts.zip
Script.zip
Ready for an ad-free experience?
I tried to describe all possible ways to block ads on iPhone and iPad. It's important to understand that the new iOS privacy policy prevents apps and websites from tracking your online activities. This doesn't stop them from showing ads. For maximum convenience, you will have to install a third-party application. I hope one of the five listed meets your expectations.
Let me know what worked for you or if you have any questions in the comments below.
More details:
Method one. Radically disabling Javascript
This method will 100 percent solve your problems with any redirects, and many other advertising technologies will be much less annoying. The disadvantage is that many sites on the modern Internet are very tightly tied to Java scripts, and it will be simply impossible to use them after such a shutdown. Unfortunately, none of the iOS browsers I know of support partial blocking of Javascript for certain sites, which would be an ideal solution to the problem.
Javascript is disabled in Settings -> Safari -> Add-ons -> Javascript
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