1Blocker review
Broad Safari filtering with Apple ecosystem features and a focused device footprint.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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 filters. The app also supports trusted-site allowances, custom filter rules, CSS-based element hiding, cookie-blocking rules, and third-party filter-list imports. On iOS, a local VPN profile can extend tracker blocking to apps, while iCloud synchronizes preferences across supported Apple devices.
Pricing is split across three Premium options. The Monthly plan costs $2.99 per month, the Yearly plan costs $14.99 per year, and the Lifetime plan costs $39.99 as a one-time purchase. A free mode is available, along with a 14-day free trial. Premium is shared across supported Apple devices associated with the Apple account, and Apple Family Sharing is supported. The yearly and lifetime options lower the effective cost for users who expect to keep the blocker for longer, while the monthly plan provides the shortest paid commitment.
Its main strength is the combination of broad filtering categories and detailed controls within Apple’s ecosystem. Safari integration keeps the product focused, while custom rules, imported lists, and element hiding give advanced users room to refine blocking behavior. iCloud is useful for keeping preferences aligned, and iOS in-app tracker blocking extends its scope beyond web pages. The trade-off is platform and browser focus: users seeking support beyond Apple devices or Safari should choose another blocker. 1Blocker is a strong fit for Apple households that want configurable Safari controls, but less suitable for mixed-platform environments or people who need multi-browser coverage.
1Blocker pros and cons
- 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
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