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Head-to-head · Ad Blocking Software

AdBlocker Ultimate vs Blokada

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score AdBlocker Ultimate #4 in Ad Blocking Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit site
Blokada #8 in Ad Blocking Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Blokada

AdBlocker Ultimate leads on 0 checks, Blokada on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAdBlocker Ultimate · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly AdBlocker Ultimate

AdBlocker Ultimate scores higher on our rubric for ad blocking software: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

AdBlocker Ultimate is the better fit for system-wide blocking across devices. Blokada is the better fit for free multi-platform DNS-based blocking.

  • AdBlocker Ultimate fits best

    System-wide blocking across devices

  • Blokada fits best

    Free multi-platform DNS-based blocking

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Side by side

Feature AdBlocker Ultimate 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Blokada 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.4
Ranking #4 in Ad Blocking Software #8 in Ad Blocking Software
Best for System-wide blocking across devices Free multi-platform DNS-based blocking
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Money-back guarantee 30 days 7 days
Deployment Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Live chat, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features AdBlocker Ultimate 0/4 · Blokada 0/4
App blocking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tracker blocking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom filters Not checked yet Not checked yet
Element picker Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Platform coverage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Device limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Filter-list control Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Blocks ads, trackers, malicious domains, and phishing domains
  • Filters desktop applications through DNS and HTTPS traffic controls
  • Supports custom lists, allowlisting, and per-application filtering
  • Free, open-source on-device blocking with Blokada 5
  • Supports desktop, mobile, Linux, web and major browsers
  • Custom blocklists, exceptions, allowlists and activity statistics
Cons
  • Device limits are capped at 3 for Personal and 10 for Family
  • Mobile protection differs between app filtering and Safari protection
  • The browser extension is separate from dedicated desktop and mobile apps
  • No cookie-popup controls
  • Free on-device blocking with Blokada 5 is for Android
  • The WireGuard VPN is an optional service
Our verdict

AdBlocker Ultimate is a freemium ad-blocking and privacy suite for people who want protection beyond browser pages. It covers web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chrome through a browser extension and dedicated applications. Its feature…

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Blokada is a suite of privacy applications focused on blocking ads and trackers through DNS filtering. It is suited to people who want a free, open-source option with coverage across Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux and modern browsers.…

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  1. AdBlocker UltimateAd Blocking Software 8.8Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. BlokadaAd Blocking Software 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AdBlocker Ultimate — where it wins

    • Blocks ads, trackers, malicious domains, and phishing domains
    • Filters desktop applications through DNS and HTTPS traffic controls
    • Supports custom lists, allowlisting, and per-application filtering

    Where it doesn't

    • Device limits are capped at 3 for Personal and 10 for Family
    • Mobile protection differs between app filtering and Safari protection
    • The browser extension is separate from dedicated desktop and mobile apps

  • Blokada — where it wins

    • Free, open-source on-device blocking with Blokada 5
    • Supports desktop, mobile, Linux, web and major browsers
    • Custom blocklists, exceptions, allowlists and activity statistics

    Where it doesn't

    • No cookie-popup controls
    • Free on-device blocking with Blokada 5 is for Android
    • The WireGuard VPN is an optional service
  • AdBlocker Ultimate8.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad ad-blocking suite for users who want system-wide filtering across up to 10 devices.

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  • Blokada8.4/10 · Free plan

    A flexible, open-source DNS blocker with broad platform coverage and a focused feature set.

    Visit BlokadaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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