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Head-to-head · Ad Blockers

Ghostery vs 1Blocker

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Ghostery #2 in Ad Blockers 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Ghostery
1Blocker #11 in Ad Blockers 8.1/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit 1Blocker

Ghostery leads on 0 checks, 1Blocker on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGhostery · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly 1Blocker

Ghostery scores higher on our rubric for ad blockers: 9.2 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #11.

On browser support, Ghostery gives you Major-browsers where 1Blocker offers Single-browser.

Ghostery is the better fit for free privacy-focused blocking across platforms. 1Blocker is the better fit for apple users wanting broad Safari controls.

  • Ghostery fits best

    Free privacy-focused blocking across platforms

  • 1Blocker fits best

    Apple users wanting broad Safari controls

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Side by side

Feature Ghostery 9.2/10 Visit ↗ 1Blocker 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.1
Ranking #2 in Ad Blockers #11 in Ad Blockers
Best for Free privacy-focused blocking across platforms Apple users wanting broad Safari controls
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $14.99/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension macOS, iOS
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Ghostery 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
  • Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, video ads, and cookie consent banners
  • Offers tracker reports, custom filters, element picking, and per-site controls
  • Available across desktop and mobile platforms as an open-source extension
  • 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
  • No paid plans or tiered features are offered
  • Mobile availability is limited to Safari, Firefox, and Edge
  • Advanced filtering features may require manual configuration
  • 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

Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is a free, open-source browser extension for people who want to reduce ads, tracking activity, pop-ups, and cookie consent interruptions. It supports Chrome, Safari, Opera, Firefox, Edge, and Brave on desktop,…

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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…

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  1. GhosteryAd Blockers 9.2Free plan
  2. 1BlockerAd Blockers 8.1Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Ghostery — where it wins

    • Blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups, video ads, and cookie consent banners
    • Offers tracker reports, custom filters, element picking, and per-site controls
    • Available across desktop and mobile platforms as an open-source extension

    Where it doesn't

    • No paid plans or tiered features are offered
    • Mobile availability is limited to Safari, Firefox, and Edge
    • Advanced filtering features may require manual configuration

  • 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
  • Ghostery9.2/10 · Free plan

    A free, open-source blocker with broad platform coverage and detailed privacy controls.

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

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

    Visit 1BlockerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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