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Head-to-head · Safari Extensions

AdGuard vs 1Blocker

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score AdGuard #1 in Safari Extensions 8.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit AdGuard
1Blocker #2 in Safari Extensions 8.5/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit 1Blocker

AdGuard leads on 0 checks, 1Blocker on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAdGuard · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

AdGuard scores higher on our rubric for safari extensions: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

AdGuard is the better fit for people wanting broad ad and tracker protection. 1Blocker is the better fit for safari users wanting customizable blocking on Apple devices.

  • AdGuard fits best

    People wanting broad ad and tracker protection

  • 1Blocker fits best

    Safari users wanting customizable blocking on Apple devices

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Side by side

Feature AdGuard 8.8/10 Visit ↗ 1Blocker 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.5
Ranking #1 in Safari Extensions #2 in Safari Extensions
Best for People wanting broad ad and tracker protection Safari users wanting customizable blocking on Apple devices
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $14.99/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days 14 days
Deployment Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension macOS, iOS
Support Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features AdGuard 0/4 · 1Blocker 0/4
Content blocking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Sync available Not checked yet Not checked yet
App Store listing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Open source — Not checked yet
Specs
Supported devices Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Blocks ads and trackers in browsers and applications
  • Supports custom filter lists, user rules, and manual element blocking
  • Offers desktop and mobile coverage, including AdGuard Mini for Mac
  • Blocks ads, trackers and cookie notices in Safari
  • Supports custom rules, third-party filters and element hiding
  • Covers macOS and iOS, including in-app tracker blocking on iOS
Cons
  • Safari support is through AdGuard Mini for Mac, not the standard extension
  • Paid licenses add device coverage, with Personal covering up to 3 devices
  • Some users may prefer a browser-only blocker to a wider filtering product
  • Blocking filters are limited to Safari, not Chrome or Firefox
  • The free version supports one top-level filter at a time
  • Premium is required for multiple categories and background filter updates
Our verdict

AdGuard combines ad blocking and internet filtering for people who want protection beyond a single browser. Its desktop and mobile apps can block ads and tracking requests in browsers and applications, while its browser extensions focus on…

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1Blocker is a content-blocking app for Safari on Apple devices, aimed at people who want to reduce ads, tracking, cookie notices and other page annoyances. It runs on macOS and iOS and supports Safari, rather than offering filters for…

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  1. AdGuardSafari Extensions 8.8Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. 1BlockerSafari Extensions 8.5Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AdGuard — where it wins

    • Blocks ads and trackers in browsers and applications
    • Supports custom filter lists, user rules, and manual element blocking
    • Offers desktop and mobile coverage, including AdGuard Mini for Mac

    Where it doesn't

    • Safari support is through AdGuard Mini for Mac, not the standard extension
    • Paid licenses add device coverage, with Personal covering up to 3 devices
    • Some users may prefer a browser-only blocker to a wider filtering product

  • 1Blocker — where it wins

    • Blocks ads, trackers and cookie notices in Safari
    • Supports custom rules, third-party filters and element hiding
    • Covers macOS and iOS, including in-app tracker blocking on iOS

    Where it doesn't

    • Blocking filters are limited to Safari, not Chrome or Firefox
    • The free version supports one top-level filter at a time
    • Premium is required for multiple categories and background filter updates
  • AdGuard8.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad blocker with custom filters and device-wide coverage across desktop and mobile.

    Visit AdGuardFull verdict →
  • 1Blocker8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Blocks ads, trackers and cookie notices in Safari, with custom rules and filter imports.

    Visit 1BlockerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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