# Ad blocker by Magic Lasso

> Adblock / Adblocker for Safari

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1260462853](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1260462853)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1260462853`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Magic Lasso Pty Ltd
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (893 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-01
- **First published:** 2017-08-22
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ad-blocker-by-magic-lasso/id1260462853)
- **Website:** [https://www.magiclasso.co/](https://www.magiclasso.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.magiclasso.co/privacy-policy/](https://www.magiclasso.co/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Magic Lasso Adblock is the fastest, most efficient Safari ad blocker available. It blocks ads and trackers across Safari, YouTube, Apps and Apple TV to deliver a faster, distraction-free browsing experience.

This native, privacy-first blocker offers regional ad blocking, on-device blocking, custom rules, iCloud syncing, daily updates, and background refresh. It never collects your data, supports family sharing, and keeps your devices protected with ongoing updates.

## Rankings

- #60,012 — Overall
- #17 — ad skipper
- #24 — ad-blocking
- #28 — adblock for youtube
- #30 — block ads
- #35 — skip ads

## Review summary

Overall, reviewers like Magic Lasso for strong ad blocking and responsive support, with long-term reliability noted by some. However, recurring concerns dominate: a costly, forced-subscription model with restore and billing problems; inconsistent ad blocking on YouTube and certain apps; and stability issues that disrupt iMessage, Wi-Fi, and other services. Several reviews also cite limited platform compatibility (e.g., Apple TV) and sites that bypass the blocker. The value depends on your use case and tolerance for billing quirks and reliability.

### Pros

- Effective ad blocking across multiple apps and websites (especially Safari), with some users noting blocking in Apple News and Stocks.
- Excellent, responsive customer support with quick replies and proactive follow-ups.
- Long-term reliability and ongoing improvements by an independent developer; some users view it as good value.

### Cons

- Subscription and billing issues: forced trial, restoring purchases failing, and high annual price.
- Inconsistent blocking on YouTube and other sites/apps; some content bypassed.
- Stability issues that disrupt connectivity or other apps (iMessage, Wi‑Fi, banking apps).
- Limited platform compatibility (e.g., Apple TV) and sites that bypass the blocker.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1260462853)