Adblock Fast vs AdBlock Pro for Safari

Adblock Fast is a free ad blocker for desktop computers and mobile browsers. It uses 12 optimized filtering rules derived from EasyList and Bluhell Firewall; the maker says these rules are intended to speed page loading while using less CPU, memory and storage. On Android it blocks ads in Samsung Internet 4.0 and later, and on iOS it works in Safari. The maker lists support for Windows 7 and later and a Chrome desktop extension; the repository marks Opera support as discontinued. In Chrome, the toolbar button can disable blocking for a site, and the choice is remembered when a user returns. Mobile users can choose the default Fast rules or an experimental Faster mode with more comprehensive, current rules. The maker says Faster mode anonymously crawls common websites using background bandwidth without cookies or other personal information. The blocker intercepts HTTP traffic and injects CSS and JavaScript into visited pages to block requests and hide ad elements. Its code is open source under the GNU General Public License version 3 or later, subject to listed exceptions. The app does not block ads in other Android or iOS apps.

AdBlock Pro for Safari is a freemium Safari blocker for iOS and macOS, covering desktop and mobile devices. Its free plan costs nothing and includes ad blocking for Safari. The listed controls block ads, tracking scripts, social buttons, crypto mining, and adult sites; hide cookie prompts and article comments; support safe browsing; and can force HTTPS, though that may break outdated sites. Users can allowlist pages, use enhanced regional blocking and parental controls, and receive background filter updates. Settings sync through iCloud. Family Sharing supports six family members with 10 devices each, while the device limit is 10. Bypassing anti-adblock detection is experimental. The privacy policy says no personal information is collected, and an optional video extension is limited to video sites.