Ranked 5 of 6 in best ad blockers
A native Safari content blocker for iPhone, iPad and Mac, with on-device filtering and iCloud sync. It works only in Safari, and its paid unlocks are sold through the App Store.
Best for Safari-only blocking on Apple devices
About 1Blocker
1Blocker works in Safari on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro. Its site says all content filtering runs locally on the device, and it comes with more than 120,000 built-in blocker rules and support for multiple filter lists. Settings sync through iCloud.
The app is free to download, and the App Store lists yearly, monthly and lifetime in-app purchases. Because it is a Safari-only tool, it does not block ads in Chrome, Firefox or other browsers. It is the right choice for Apple users who only need Safari filtering and want a native app.
Key features
- Built-in rules for Safari
- On-device filtering
- Multiple filter lists
- iCloud sync
- Apple Vision Pro support
Strengths
- Native app built for Safari
- Filtering runs on the device
- Settings sync over iCloud
Limits
- Works only in Safari
- Paid unlocks are sold through the App Store
Where 1Blocker ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Ad blockers | 5 of 6 | 78.5 | Safari-only blocking on Apple devices |
Questions about 1Blocker
- Is 1Blocker free?
- 1Blocker can be used without paying: Free to download; paid in-app unlocks such as yearly or lifetime plans. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is 1Blocker open source?
- No. 1Blocker is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does 1Blocker support?
- 1Blocker is available on: iOS, iPadOS, macOS.
- What is 1Blocker best for?
- Safari-only blocking on Apple devices. In our ranking of ad blockers it is number 5 of 6 with a score of 78.5.
- What are the best alternatives to 1Blocker?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are uBlock Origin, AdGuard, Adblock Plus, AdGuard Home.