AdLock vs Blokada

AdLock8.7Visit Blokada8.6Visit

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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Blokada #6 in Ad Blockers 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Blokada

• AdLock fits best

  Multi-device users needing app and web blocking

• Blokada fits best

  Free cross-platform DNS and VPN blocking

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Side by side

Feature	AdLock 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Blokada 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.6
Ranking	#5 in Ad Blockers	#6 in Ad Blockers
Best for	Multi-device users needing app and web blocking	Free cross-platform DNS and VPN blocking
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$15.99/yr	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	—
Money-back guarantee	30 days	7 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Live chat, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features AdLock 2/3 · Blokada 1/3
Custom filter lists	✓	✓
Element picker	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cookie popup blocking	✓ (best)	—
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	Free Android ad and tracker blocking across apps and browsers Custom filters, allowlists, exceptions, logs, and managed blocklists Desktop and mobile coverage with optional WireGuard VPN support
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	Blokada 5's free on-device app is for Android Blokada 6 is subscription-based DNS-based blocking does not block cookie pop-ups
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 →	Blokada is an open-source privacy software suite from Blocka AB that blocks ads, trackers, and malware. It is aimed at people who want ad and tracker filtering across mobile devices, desktops, browsers, and DNS-compatible platforms without… 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

• Blokada — where it wins

  • Free Android ad and tracker blocking across apps and browsers
  • Custom filters, allowlists, exceptions, logs, and managed blocklists
  • Desktop and mobile coverage with optional WireGuard VPN support

  Where it doesn't

  • Blokada 5's free on-device app is for Android
  • Blokada 6 is subscription-based
  • DNS-based blocking does not block cookie pop-ups

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

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

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• Blokada8.6/10 · Free plan

  A flexible free blocker with cross-platform DNS filtering and an optional VPN layer.

  Visit BlokadaFull verdict →