AdBlock Pro for Safari vs Blokada
AdBlock Pro for Safari
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Blokada
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| Figure | AdBlock Pro for Safari | Blokada |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €5/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 2 |
| Spec score · Ad Blocking Software | 8.2 (#12) | 8.8 (#5) |
| Spec score · Ad blockers | 8.1 (#22) | 9.0 (#5) |
| Browser support | single-browser | major-browsers |
| Cookie popup blocking | Yes | No |
| Device coverage | desktop-and-mobile | desktop-and-mobile |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | The site lists support for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision. | Blokada Cloud supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and modern browsers on platforms that support DNS over TLS or HTTPS. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says the app does not collect personal information and Apple's Content Blocking API supplies Safari with rules without access to browsing data. | The site says Blokada does not track or share network activity and that Plus collects minimal data needed to operate the service. |
| Support | The App Store listing describes a dedicated support team and says users can report ads within the app. | The terms page says customer support is available by email, through support.blokada.org, and through contact links in the app. |
Plans
AdBlock Pro for Safari
- 1 monthPrice not published
- 3 monthsPrice not published
- 6 monthsPrice not published
- 12 monthsPrice not published
- LifetimePrice not published
- FreeFree
- PremiumPriced on request
In their own words
AdBlock Pro for Safari
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sites; hide cookie prompts and article comments; support safe browsing; and can force HTTPS, though that may break outdated sites.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.
Blokada
Blokada is an open-source privacy app suite with tools for blocking ads, managing family access, and using a VPN. Blokada 5 blocks ads, trackers, and malware across apps and browsers without root or jailbreak; its listed free plan is free for Android 5 or newer. Blokada 6 adds cloud-based ad blocking, encrypted private DNS, multi-device management, and web monitoring. Blokada Family offers customizable device access, activity monitoring, safe search, malware protection, and blocking for social media and trackers. Blokada Plus uses WireGuard to encrypt network activity and hide the user's IP address, with up to five active devices at a time. It works on platforms where the WireGuard app is available, using a VPN profile generated in the web dashboard. Plus costs €5 a month, charged monthly in advance by credit card. Listed platforms include Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, web, and browser extensions.