So currently I’m using 1 Blocker, but I also have tried Adguard as well, however my experience between the two is very different.
Adguard for some reason makes searching on safari slow, it may be due to too many rules being set but I’m not entirely sure.
1Blocker runs great and doesn’t affect safari performance in anyway.
However I’m looking to see what everyone else’s opinions are, and maybe some suggestions on any other iOS ad/ tracker blockers.
I’m mainly looking for open source or trust worthy apps that respect privacy.
Thank you for any responses in advance
Have you tried setting a custom DNS? I have an old iPhone I use for reading when I have my coffee (no Sim}, I use ControlD on it and am happy.
I use control d on android and love it. It allows me to block the ads both on Wi-Fi and cellular data without having to do weird VPN shit with a pihole.
I use a custom DNS on my router but just need something like an extension, I do appreciate the suggestion, I’ll definitely look at control D for other uses
Have you tried the app Lockdown? It’s a firewall (free) and VPN (optional, paid). The firewall seems to work quite well, at least according to their logs, and it’s open source.
ETA: not to be confused with lockdown mode
I’ll take a look, thank you again for the suggestion
Ad Guard works for me
+1 for AdGuard
I’ll have to switch back and see then, maybe it wasn’t configured correctly
People suggesting DNS filtering are missing the point. Yes, people should do it, but for cosmetic stuff you need a browser extension.
Anyway. I used to use Adguard. Like you, I noticed how slow it was making Safari. Worse, sometimes it simply wouldn’t work even though it was supposedly active.
I gave Ghostery a try. It worked. No slowdowns or anything. Then I settled for Wipr. You can’t add custom lists to it, but at least it works as intended and doesn’t seem to slow down Safari.
I only ditched Ghostery because I don’t exactly trust them. Otherwise it was working perfectly, too.
PS: I am obviously also using a custom DNS server. I’m a ControlD customer.
Anti AI thing
Is wipr an extension? Sorry might be a stupid question but I’m genuinely interested, and also what’s the privacy like and is it open source?
Is wipr an extension?
Yep. It isn’t a full-on app like Adguard.
what’s the privacy like
Here’s the succinct privacy notice. Nothing whatsoever is collected.
is it open source
Pretty sure it isn’t.
Nice thanks
You’re welcome :-)
Adguard and Mullvad DNS.
you can install ublock origin
Interesting I’ve never seen anyone suggest this app before,
Try Quad9 DNS resolver
I use Adguard ad and tracking blockers for Safari. I also pay for Next DNS.
Do you not notice any slow down in searching?
No not at all.
No not at all.
I use alt browsers like DDG and Brave that have builtin ad blocking. I also have a pihole.
Are those allowed on iOS?
Yeah
Yes they are available on iOS.
I thought FF was recently allowed on iOS? install that and use uBlock. no stupid adguard garbage or separate app required.
Wipr works good for me
Firefox and uBlock.
I use: AdBlock Pro, Amplosion, Banish, Magic Lasso, StoptheMadness (not really an adblocker), Vinegar.
I like Lockdown
iOS is not known for its compatibility and openness. I am not a iOS user so what do I know.
