Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy

Name: Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy
Rating: 4.3 (203 reviews)
Author: Ghostery GmbH

By: Ghostery GmbH App

Faster browsing without ads!

Overview

Version:

10.6.3

Last updated: 2026-09-18

Features & Capabilities

Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy helps you browse Safari faster and more privately on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Block ads, pop-ups, trackers, and cookie consent prompts across websites, including YouTube and Facebook, while improving page load times.

See detailed tracker insights, preview tracker information in search results, and customize protection with whitelists for trusted sites and trackers. Powered by the WhoTracks.Me tracker database and supported by an open-source global community, Ghostery provides transparent, regularly updated privacy protection with an easy-to-use experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security

By:

Ghostery GmbH

Rating:

4.30

(203) 1 new ratings

Version:

10.6.3 Last updated: 2026-09-18

Version code:

891874443

Creation date:

2024-07-02

Compatible devices:

Works as Safari extension:

Size:

45.47MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-25

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 107,038 ▼ 8

Other rankings

#65 in ad skipper keyword 39 #67 in ad spy keyword 22 #68 in ad-blocking keyword 95 ▼ 5#76 in skip ads keyword 48 ▼ 1

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Developed by:

Ghostery GmbH

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ghostery-adblocker-for-privacy/id6504861501

Website:

https://www.ghostery.com/

User Reviews

Ghostery is praised for strong privacy protection and effective ad blocking that speeds browsing across Apple devices, with active maintenance and easy activation. However, reviewers report inconsistent blocking (notably on YouTube) and Safari performance hiccups, sites detecting blockers and restricting content, occasional overheating or battery drain, and some users viewing it as a privacy tool rather than a pure ad blocker. Overall, reliability varies by site and device, but privacy protection remains a core strength.

Pros

Strong privacy protection that blocks trackers and pop-ups across Apple devices.
Effective ad blocking that speeds up browsing and reduces clutter.
Works across Safari, macOS, and iPhone and runs in the background.
Actively maintained with a clear focus on user privacy and good support.
Easy to use and user-friendly.

Cons

Inconsistent blocking and performance issues, including Safari hangs and occasional YouTube ads slipping through.
Many sites detect the ad blocker and block content or render pages unusable.
Can cause device issues like overheating or higher battery drain on some devices.
Some users feel it is more of a privacy extension than a true ad blocker.
Installation/discovery issues or app store availability problems on certain devices.

Recent reviews

I have been using this adblocker for about 6 months now, and I will say it is by far the best free one you can find. Does not cause lagging or much issues, and it’s so simple to set up on your device. The only reason I put four stars instead of five is due to some videos or images not loading because of the Adblock. So, in other words, it does too good of a job sometimes haha. But nothing is truly five stars, but if you are looking for a great, free, quality adblocker, this is the way to go! I hope to continue using Ghostery, so please don’t mess it up for us y’all

by mu*****, 2026-09-15

Took me a while to realize it was Ghostery making safari so painfully slow. 10 to 20 seconds to load each page. It got so bad on that nothing would load at all and i had to create a new safari profile (i named it “please be quicker”). Eventually figured out when i had ghostery enabled is when i would run into issues with loading pages. While it does help decrease the amount of ads and pop ups pretty significantly, there are still some ads that get through the block. I’d give it a 4/5 stars if it weren’t for the loading speed issue.