AdLock vs Adblock Plus

AdLock8.7Visit Adblock Plus8.5Visit

Higher score AdLock #5 in Ad Blockers 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit AdLock

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Adblock Plus #7 in Ad Blockers 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Adblock Plus

• AdLock fits best

  Multi-device users needing app and web blocking

• Adblock Plus fits best

  Established free blocker with optional extras

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Side by side

Feature	AdLock 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Adblock Plus 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.5
Ranking	#5 in Ad Blockers	#7 in Ad Blockers
Best for	Multi-device users needing app and web blocking	Established free blocker with optional extras
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$15.99/yr	$40/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	—
Money-back guarantee	30 days	60 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Tickets, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AdLock 2/3 · Adblock Plus 3/3
Custom filter lists	✓	✓
Element picker	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Cookie popup blocking	✓	✓
Specs
Device coverage	Desktop-and-mobile	Desktop-and-mobile
Device limit	5 devices	Not checked yet
Browser support	Major-browsers	Major-browsers
Our review
Pros	Blocks ads in browsers and installed applications Adds tracker, phishing, HTTP, and DNS filtering Supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and major browsers	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
Cons	Paid licenses cover up to five devices Verified feature depth is lighter than some alternatives iOS trial terms differ from the stated 14-day trial	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
Our verdict	AdLock is an ad-blocking and privacy application for people who want coverage across browsers, installed applications, desktop computers, and mobile devices. It blocks pop-ups, banners, video and audio ads, while also filtering trackers,… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AdLock — where it wins

  • Blocks ads in browsers and installed applications
  • Adds tracker, phishing, HTTP, and DNS filtering
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and major browsers

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid licenses cover up to five devices
  • Verified feature depth is lighter than some alternatives
  • iOS trial terms differ from the stated 14-day trial

• 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

• AdLock8.7/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A broad ad and tracker blocker for up to five devices across desktop and mobile.

  Visit AdLockFull verdict →
• Adblock Plus8.5/10 · Free plan

  A capable free blocker with custom filters, manual controls, and optional distraction blocking.

  Visit Adblock PlusFull verdict →