Best Ad Blocking Software in 2026
Updated
In short: 1Blocker is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Adblock Plus and AdLock. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Adblock Plus. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Roadblock at $0.50/mo.
Choosing ad blocking software starts with where you need it to work and how much control you want over filtering. Compared on platform coverage and tracker blocking, the entries also vary in custom filters, filter-list control and element picker options. App blocking and device limits may affect fit, while free plans and paid-from pricing give another basis for comparison. AdGuard, Ghostery and AdBlock lead the ranking, followed by AdBlocker Ultimate and AdLock. Match the listed controls and supported platforms to the browsers and devices where you want to manage ads and trackers.
29 ad blocking software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 1Blocker iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$1.25/mo
- 2 Adblock Plus iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$3.33/mo
- 3 AdLock iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$1.33/mo
- 4 Disconnect iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free
- 5 Ghostery iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free
- 6 Roadblock iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$0.50/mo
- 7 Blokada iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8€5/mo
- 8 Adblock Fast iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5Free Platform coverage: cross-platformApp blocking: No
- 9 AdGuard iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4
- 10 Ka-Block! iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4Free
- 11 AdBlock Pro for Safari iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2
- 12 AdBlock iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$4/mo
- 13 AdBlocker Ultimate iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0
- 14 AdNauseam Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9
- 15 Poper Blocker iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9
- 16 Stands AdBlocker Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9
- 17 Unicorn iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Platform coverage: cross-platformApp blocking: YesTracker blocking: Yes
- 18 wBlock iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9
- 19 AdClear Content Blocker Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8
- 20 Magic Lasso Adblock iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8
- 21 uBlock Origin Lite iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8
- 22 AdAway Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7
- 23 Purify iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7
- 24 Total Adblock iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7
- 25 Wipr 2 iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6
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Questions about this list
Which ad blocking software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
1Blocker is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 7.9. Adblock Plus is second and AdLock third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Roadblock has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.50/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.