# Crystal Adblock – Block unwanted ads!

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1022177308](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1022177308)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1022177308`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Eyeo GmbH
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 2.70 / 5 (282 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** 2016-09-30
- **First published:** 2015-09-16
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crystal-adblock-block-unwanted-ads/id1022177308)

## Description

Crystal Adblock blocks ads to speed up page loading, reduce data usage, and improve privacy on Chrome. It removes banners, pop-ups, and trackers, helping you browse with fewer distractions and faster performance.

This affordable extension is easy to use, enhances battery life on devices, and protects you from malware and tracking. Install Crystal Adblock today for ad-free, safer browsing.

## Rankings

- #112,520 — Overall
- #41 — adskipper
- #45 — disable
- #67 — skip ads
- #76 — adblock

## Review summary

Crystal Adblock faces a largely negative reception. Many reviews describe long-term abandonment (no updates or support) and outdated blocklists, with ads still slipping through. A minority recall it blocking ads effectively for a while, but stability issues (crashes, not loading) and the option for “acceptable ads” further undermine user trust. Overall, the app is seen as unreliable and outdated, with only a few positive anecdotes from early usage.

### Pros

- It blocks ads on some sites for certain users and can remove obtrusive or flashing ads on those sites.
- For a period, it was reported to work better than other blockers and was the only one that continued to function for some users.
- There are multiple reviews where users say the app actually reduces or eliminates ads on pages they visit.

### Cons

- App appears abandoned with years of no updates or developer support, and the blocklists seem outdated.
- Not blocking ads reliably anymore; many ads still appear across sites despite using the app.
- Reliability issues like the app crashing when changing settings or failing to load altogether.
- Inclusion of an 'acceptable ads' option is seen as bypassing or weakening the blocking, reducing effectiveness.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1022177308)