Head-to-head · Ad Blockers
Adblock Plus vs 1Blocker
Adblock Plus leads on 0 checks, 1Blocker on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAdblock Plus · 8.5/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly 1Blocker
Adblock Plus scores higher on our rubric for ad blockers: 8.5 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #11.
On browser support, Adblock Plus gives you Major-browsers where 1Blocker offers Single-browser.
Adblock Plus is the better fit for established free blocker with optional extras. 1Blocker is the better fit for apple users wanting broad Safari controls.
- Adblock Plus fits best
Established free blocker with optional extras
- 1Blocker fits best
Apple users wanting broad Safari controls
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Side by side
| Feature | Adblock Plus 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | 1Blocker 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #7 in Ad Blockers | #11 in Ad Blockers |
| Best for | Established free blocker with optional extras | Apple users wanting broad Safari controls |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $40/yr | $14.99/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Chrome extension | macOS, iOS |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Adblock Plus 3/3 · 1Blocker 3/3 | ||
| Custom filter lists | ✓ | ✓ |
| Element picker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cookie popup blocking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Device coverage | Desktop-and-mobile | Desktop-and-mobile |
| Device limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Browser support | Major-browsers | Single-browser |
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| Our verdict | Adblock Plus is a browser extension and mobile ad-blocking product for people who want to reduce display, video, pop-up, and pop-under advertisements, third-party tracking requests, malicious domains, and other web distractions. Its Free… Read the review → |
1Blocker is a freemium content-blocking app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. It is aimed at Apple users who want more control over Safari, including ad blocking, tracker blocking, cookie-banner filtering, and other annoyance… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Adblock Plus — where it wins
- Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, pop-unders, and malware domains
- Supports custom filter lists, manual element blocking, and allowlisting
- Premium adds cookie-popup and distraction controls
Where it doesn't
- Cookie-consent pop-up blocking requires Premium
- Additional distraction controls are not included in the Free plan
- Platform coverage centers on Chrome extension, iOS, and Android
1Blocker — where it wins
- Blocks ads, trackers, cookie banners, and web annoyances
- Supports custom rules, element hiding, and third-party filter imports
- Adds iCloud sync, Family Sharing, and iOS in-app tracker blocking
Where it doesn't
- Works across Apple platforms rather than a broad device ecosystem
- Safari is the supported browser focus
- Paid plans start at $2.99 per month
- Adblock Plus8.5/10 · Free plan
A capable free blocker with custom filters, manual controls, and optional distraction blocking.
Visit Adblock PlusFull verdict → - 1Blocker8.1/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Broad Safari filtering with Apple ecosystem features and a focused device footprint.
Visit 1BlockerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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