AdLock vs Blokada

AdLock blocks ads and helps filter tracking and malicious activity across Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, with Android TV also listed. It blocks ad types by default and does not participate in acceptable ads; users can allow ads on selected websites or apps. Other protections include blocking tracking scripts, malware, malicious requests and redirects, plus filtering HTTP and HTTPS connections. Users can add custom filter lists and block cookie popups. Browser coverage includes Chrome, Safari and Firefox, as well as major browsers generally. AdLock says it uses few device resources, can save mobile data and can extend battery life. Free browser extensions are available, and standalone applications offer free trials. The free plan and paid options coexist: plans are $9.95 a month, $39.50 a year, or $15.99 a year when billed every five years. Paid plans cover five devices and include a 30-day money-back guarantee. The company lists 24/7 technical support and is based in Bratislava, Slovakia.

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.