AdBlock vs 1Blocker

AdBlock8.9Visit 1Blocker8.1Visit

Higher score AdBlock #4 in Ad Blockers 8.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit AdBlock

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1Blocker #11 in Ad Blockers 8.1/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit 1Blocker

• AdBlock fits best

  Users wanting premium extras and VPN

• 1Blocker fits best

  Apple users wanting broad Safari controls

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Side by side

Feature	AdBlock 8.9/10 Visit ↗	1Blocker 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.1
Ranking	#4 in Ad Blockers	#11 in Ad Blockers
Best for	Users wanting premium extras and VPN	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	7 days	14 days
Free trial length	7 days	14 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	macOS, iOS
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features AdBlock 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
Our review
Pros	Desktop, mobile, and major-browser coverage Custom filters, filter subscriptions, and point-and-click element hiding Premium adds VPN, cookie blocking, and distraction controls	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
Cons	Several advanced features require a Premium plan Premium pricing is separate from the free core experience Enhanced YouTube blocking is limited to Premium	Works across Apple platforms rather than a broad device ecosystem Safari is the supported browser focus Paid plans start at $2.99 per month
Our verdict	AdBlock is an ad-blocking product for people who want to reduce advertisements, third-party trackers, pop-ups, banners, video ads, and other page distractions. It is available through browser extensions and mobile applications, with… 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 — where it wins

  • Desktop, mobile, and major-browser coverage
  • Custom filters, filter subscriptions, and point-and-click element hiding
  • Premium adds VPN, cookie blocking, and distraction controls

  Where it doesn't

  • Several advanced features require a Premium plan
  • Premium pricing is separate from the free core experience
  • Enhanced YouTube blocking is limited to Premium

• 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

• AdBlock8.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A flexible ad blocker with strong platform coverage and Premium extras, including VPN access.

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• 1Blocker8.1/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  Broad Safari filtering with Apple ecosystem features and a focused device footprint.

  Visit 1BlockerFull verdict →