# AdLock: Ad Blocker & Privacy

> Block Ads on Safari & YouTube

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1506604517](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1506604517)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1506604517`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hankuper s.r.o.
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (2,116 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.32
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-06
- **First published:** 2020-06-30
- **Size:** 113 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adlock-ad-blocker-privacy/id1506604517)
- **Website:** [https://adlock.com/adlock-for-ios/](https://adlock.com/adlock-for-ios/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://adlock.com/policy.php](https://adlock.com/policy.php)

## Description

AdLock blocks ads, pop-ups, and trackers on Safari, iPhone, iPad, and Mac, delivering faster, safer browsing with enhanced privacy.

Features include customizable filters, whitelisting, protection from malicious ads, and lightweight operation. A subscription unlocks full protection and advanced privacy features.

## Rankings

- #40,401 — Overall
- #5 — ad skipper
- #5 — adskipper
- #8 — adblock for youtube
- #15 — ad blocker
- #15 — adblocker

## Review summary

Users report that AdLock can effectively block ads (notably on YouTube) and improve the viewing experience when it works. However, reliability is a major concern: playback stalls or fails to load, and some apps are disrupted. YouTube and other sites sometimes counteract the blocker. Pricing/free-trial confusion and difficulties canceling or getting support are common grievances. VPN-related instability and OS updates further impact usability. Overall, strong potential and positive experiences exist, but frequent performance and billing frustrations limit consistent satisfaction.

### Pros

- Blocks YouTube ads, delivering ad-free playback for many users.
- Reduces ads across apps and platforms, improving focus and viewing/browsing.
- Works as advertised when it functions, with some users reporting easy initial setup.
- UI is generally decent and user-friendly.

### Cons

- Reliability issues frequently disrupt playback or cause apps to malfunction.
- YouTube and other sites often counteract the ad blocker, or fail to load content when it’s enabled.
- Free trial is not clearly free and there are billing/premium access glitches that confuse users.
- Cancellation, billing, and support can be difficult or unresponsive.
- VPN feature can disconnect randomly, especially after OS updates, reducing overall reliability.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1506604517)