# Sanitize — Ad Blocker

> Productivity

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1048309542](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1048309542)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1048309542`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Henry Lee
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (206 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8
- **Last updated:** 2017-11-01
- **First published:** 2016-02-05
- **Size:** 9.75 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sanitize-ad-blocker/id1048309542)

## Description

**Sanitize blocks ads, tracking scripts, social share buttons, and pop-ups, speeding up mobile browsing, saving data, and cleaning up clutter.**

With full custom whitelist support and a curated high-quality ad network whitelist, you can support the sites you love while keeping intrusive ads at bay. Regular updates keep the lists effective and your browsing smooth.

## Rankings

- #104,375 — Overall
- #36 — ad-blocking
- #44 — ads
- #48 — block ads
- #52 — adskipper
- #54 — ad skipper

## Review summary

Sanitize appears to be a solid ad blocker for Apple devices, delivering strong ad suppression and a smooth user experience on macOS and Mobile Safari. Reviewers praise its ease of use, light resource usage, and the fact that it’s free with optional donations, plus regular maintenance. However, several reviewers note that blocking isn’t perfect on all sites and express a desire for built-in blacklist/whitelist controls to tailor blocking. Some also report variability in results (ads persisting on certain pages or after enabling). Overall, it’s promising and worth a try for ad-free browsing.

### Pros

- Blocks ads across websites, delivering an ad-free browsing experience.
- Works well on macOS and Mobile Safari, blocking ads without slowing down or heating the device.
- Easy to install and use with a simple, lightweight interface.
- Free to use with no in-app purchases; donations are optional.
- Regularly maintained and updated with ongoing development and support.

### Cons

- Ad blocking is not universal; some sites still show ads after enabling, indicating inconsistent blocking.
- Lacks built-in blacklist/whitelist controls; users want the ability to block or allow specific sites easily.
- Some users report not seeing a noticeable difference or ads persisting on certain pages.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1048309542)