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Roadblock

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Spec score 8.7 #10 of 48 in Ad blockers

What it is

Roadblock is a freemium Safari content blocker for iPhone and Mac that controls how web content loads. It blocks advertisements, including pop-ups and video ads, plus scripts that track activity on webpages and across the web. It can remove chat widgets, cookie-consent, newsletter, and notification banners, subscription overlays, and AI widgets. Custom rules can block or allow sites and content, hide elements, strip cookies, and force HTTPS. Separate profiles support Wi-Fi, cellular browsing, or family use and can be shared with friends. The iPhone page lists 322K+ built-in rules, with additional ad-blocking rules for non-English sites in 37 languages. Optional iCloud sync shares profiles and settings between Mac, iPhone, and iPad and is off by default. Roadblock says it does not collect or store personal information, and extensions do not access browsing activity or report blocked content. It supports iOS 15+ and macOS Big Sur 11+. Premium plans start at $0.99 a month or $5.99 a year.

Spec sheet

Product
Roadblock is a high-performance content blocker for Safari that controls how web content loads.Read 1 Oct 2026 · obiedcorner.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · obiedcorner.com
Paid from
5.99Read 20 Sep 2026 · obiedcorner.com
Ad blocking
Roadblock blocks advertisements from websites, including pop-ups and video ads.Read 1 Oct 2026 · obiedcorner.com
Annoyance blocking
Roadblock can remove chat widgets, cookie consent banners, newsletter and notification banners, subscription overlays, and AI widgets.Read 1 Oct 2026 · obiedcorner.com
Blocker profiles
Users can create separate profiles for Wi-Fi, cellular browsing, or family use and share profiles with friends.Read 1 Oct 2026 · obiedcorner.com
Browser support
single-browserRead 20 Sep 2026 · obiedcorner.com
Built-in rules
The iPhone page lists 322K+ built-in rules, including 113K+ ad-blocking, 56K+ tracker-protection, 21K+ annoyance-blocking, and 132K+ global-coverage rules.Read 1 Oct 2026 · obiedcorner.com
Cookie popup blocking
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · obiedcorner.com
Custom rules
Custom rules can block or allow websites and content, hide webpage elements, strip cookies, and force HTTPS connections.Read 1 Oct 2026 · obiedcorner.com
Device coverage
desktop-and-mobileRead 20 Sep 2026 · obiedcorner.com
Element picker
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · obiedcorner.com
Extension privacy
Roadblock’s content blocker extensions do not access browsing activities or send blocked-content information back to the app.Read 1 Oct 2026 · obiedcorner.com
iCloud integration
Roadblock syncs profiles and settings between Mac, iPhone, and iPad using iCloud.Read 1 Oct 2026 · obiedcorner.com
iCloud privacy
iCloud Sync is optional and turned off by default.Read 1 Oct 2026 · obiedcorner.com
iOS requirement
Roadblock for iPhone works on iOS 15 and above.Read 1 Oct 2026 · obiedcorner.com
Language coverage
Roadblock supports additional ad-blocking rules tailored to non-English websites in 37 languages.Read 1 Oct 2026 · obiedcorner.com
macOS requirement
Roadblock for Mac works on macOS Big Sur 11 or above.Read 1 Oct 2026 · obiedcorner.com
Privacy collection
Roadblock does not collect or store personal information.Read 1 Oct 2026 · obiedcorner.com
System-wide blocking
System-wide URL blocking is listed as coming soon on iOS 27.Read 1 Oct 2026 · obiedcorner.com
Tracker protection
Roadblock blocks scripts that follow activity on webpages and across the web.Read 1 Oct 2026 · obiedcorner.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Rules Updates & Support: Standard Read 1 Oct 2026 · obiedcorner.com
Premium $0.99 a month Cancel anytime Custom rules · iCloud Sync · Priority rules updates and support · Family sharing Read 20 Sep 2026 · obiedcorner.com
Premium Monthly $0.99 a month Monthly Rules Updates & Support: Priority · family sharing · all devices Read 1 Oct 2026 · obiedcorner.com
Premium Yearly $5.99 a year Yearly Rules Updates & Support: Priority · family sharing · all devices Read 1 Oct 2026 · obiedcorner.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Blocks ads, trackers, and nuisance elements
  • Custom rules include HTTPS forcing
  • 322K+ built-in rules listed
  • Profiles for Wi-Fi, cellular, or family
  • No personal information collection stated

Limits

  • Safari and Apple platforms only
  • iOS requires version 15 or later
  • macOS requires Big Sur 11 or later
  • Premium starts at $0.99 a month

Who it suits

It suits Safari users on iPhone or Mac who want ad, tracker, banner, and cookie controls. Families or multi-device users can use profiles, sharing, and optional iCloud sync.

Verdict

Roadblock offers extensive Safari blocking controls, custom rules, profiles, and optional cross-device sync. A free plan exists, while custom rules, sync, and priority support are premium features.

Where Specifiction places it

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