Roadblock - Content Blocker

Name: Roadblock - Content Blocker
Rating: 4.2 (264 reviews)
Author: Obied Corner Software

By: Obied Corner Software

Block unwanted web content

Features & Capabilities

Roadblock is a lightweight content blocker for Safari that lets you control your browsing by blocking ads, trackers, social widgets, and privacy banners. It’s available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac and can sync profiles across devices with iCloud, plus a passcode lock to protect your settings.

Roadblock offers built-in rules to block ads and trackers and powerful custom rules to block or allow resources, hide page elements, strip cookies, and enforce HTTPS. You can create filters with simple syntax or regular expressions, import/share custom rules, and manage blocker profiles. Note: Premium unlocks all features, and some settings can be enabled only in the Block & Trackers and Languages sections.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Obied Corner Software

Rating:

4.20

(264)

Version:

3.3.1 Last updated: 2026-04-20

Version code:

883725943

Creation date:

2015-09-27

Compatible devices:

Works as Safari extension:

Size:

27.45MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 106,394 ▼ 374

Other rankings

#18 in ad-blocking keyword 96 ▲ 5#66 in website blocker keyword 60 ▼ 4#85 in block ads keyword 96 ▲

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Developed by:

Obied Corner Software

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/roadblock-content-blocker/id1037709284

Website:

https://www.obiedcorner.com/roadblock/ios/

User Reviews

Reviews are mixed: many users commend strong video/auto-play blocking, a broad feature set, lightweight performance, and a clean macOS/Safari experience. However, frequent complaints center on unreliable blocking for certain sites, a shift to a subscription model with poor grandfathering and restore-purchase issues, UI bugs, feature removals in updates, and unclear pricing. Overall, the app shows potential but struggles with consistency and licensing changes that frustrate long-time users.

Pros

Strong video/auto-play/media blocking capability across sites.
Broad feature set with a privacy-respecting design.
Lightweight and low resource usage with an affordable one-time price.
Sleek, native macOS interface that’s easy to use.
Syncs across devices and works well with Safari.

Cons

Blocking is unreliable on some sites or for certain rules; websites remain accessible despite rules.
Subscription/licensing changes with little grandfathering for existing buyers; restore purchases often fail.
UI polish problems and bugs (resize distortion, non-adjustable sidebar).
Updates remove features or degrade core functionality (e.g., Web Resources replaced; general functionality reduced).
Pricing transparency and upfront cost not clearly disclosed; some users feel misled.

Recent reviews

It does absolutely nothing. I paid the subscription price and enabled the extension in Safari, but the custom filters DON’T WORK. The Hide Content feature isn’t even functional. You can type in a filter specification, but it doesn’t let you add it! Worthless app. Total scam.

by Sq*****, 2024-11-07

Does what it says on the tin but needs polishing. Dragging the window larger horizontally will cause some text to deform and stretch with the window. The sidebar width can’t be adjusted but the adjust icon appears when hovering over the drag separator. And quite a few other paper cuts.

by UQ*****, 2024-10-19

My app no longer works on my phone and it’s broken. The “Web Resources” tab and media blocking options were removed and replaced with “Languages” tab. When I go to restore my purchases, nothing is restored. I just get some stupid bologna “Thank You” message and how the app has switched to a subscription app. Well done RoadBlock you’re well on your way to becoming irrelevant. The only unique function of this app was image blocking, however there are plenty of FREE options out there. All anyone has to do is search “Image Blocking.” Sayonara JERKS!