AdAway Alternatives

AdAway is described as 'An ad blocker that uses the hosts file. The hosts file contains a list of mappings between hostnames and IP addresses. When an app requests an ad, that request is directed to 127.0.0.1 which does nothing' and is a very popular Ad Blocker in the web browsers category. There are more than 50 alternatives to AdAway for a variety of platforms, including Android, Google Chrome, Mac, Mozilla Firefox and Windows apps. The best AdAway alternative is uBlock Origin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AdAway are AdGuard, Adblock Plus, NextDNS and Pi-hole.

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AdAway alternatives page was last updated Oct 16, 2023
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  1. RedMorph Browser Controller icon

    RedMorph Browser Controller

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    Comprehensive privacy tool, bundling ad-blocker, tracker-blocker, and encrypted proxy into one extension.

    31 RedMorph Browser Controller alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Yandex.Browser
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    RedMorph Browser Controller Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Encrypted Connection

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  2. GlimmerBlocker icon

    GlimmerBlocker

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    The problem with other ad-blockers for Safari is that they are implemented as awful hacks: as an InputManager and/or ApplicationEnhancer. This compromises the stability of Safari and very often create problems when Apple releases a new version of Safari.

    54 GlimmerBlocker alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Safari
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    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, 1.6.6, released in September 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    GlimmerBlocker Features

    1.  Safari extension
    2.  System Proxy

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  4. Sanitize icon

    Sanitize

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    It blocks ads, tracking scripts, social share buttons, pop-ups, and other annoyances from websites you visit. These things all waste mobile data, compromise privacy, and slow down web browsing.

    33 Sanitize alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
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    Sanitize Features

    1.  Safari extension
    2.  Content blocker

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    Total Adblock

    Block unwanted ads for faster browsing with Total Adblock. Remove banners, pop-ups, and video ads. SAVETIME by decreasing data usage and improving privacy while prolonging battery life. Easy iOS setup requires a paid account, off...

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  6. WebGuard icon

    WebGuard

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    WebGuard is a unique ad blocker for Android devices that removes ads in games, apps and browsers, protects your privacy, and has a built-in firewall for Internet access control in your apps.

    90 WebGuard alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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  7. Magic Lasso Adblock icon

    Magic Lasso Adblock

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    Magic Lasso Adblock is a free, efficient and high performance ad blocker for the iPhone, iPad and Mac with native Safari integration.

    82 Magic Lasso Adblock alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
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    Magic Lasso Adblock Features

    1.  Safari extension

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  8. Pop Block Pro icon

    Pop Block Pro

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    Pop Block Pro is a Chrome browser extension that is available from the Google Chrome Webstore. The extension provides blocking for popups and popunders opened by javascript and other methods that are missed by the Google Chrome popup blocker.

    30 Pop Block Pro alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
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  10. Safari AdBlocker icon

    Safari AdBlocker

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    Safari AdBlocker is the only 64-bit ad blocker built for Mac OS X 10.5+ to integrate directly into Safari, for minimum disruption to your browsing experience.

    55 Safari AdBlocker alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Safari AdBlocker Features

    1.  Support for 64 bit

    Safari AdBlocker VS AdAway

     
  11. Crystal - Ad Blocker icon

    Crystal - Ad Blocker

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    Crystal is a content blocker for iPhone & iPad designed to make the mobile web a great experience.

    78 Crystal - Ad Blocker alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  12. Unicorn Blocker icon

    Unicorn Blocker

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    An ad blocker that saves the data expense that ads waste up to 4 times through blocking ads, and makes web surfing up to 3 times faster.

    84 Unicorn Blocker alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Safari
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  13. AdLocker icon

    AdLocker

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    AdLocker is free app for Android devices that blocks ads in apps, games, browsers and has a built-in firewall for Internet access control in your apps.

    89 AdLocker alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    AdLocker Features

    1.  Built-in Firewall

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  14. TBlock icon

    TBlock

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    TBlock is a content blocker that uses the hosts file (that is present in all operating systems) to block undesired websites.

    8 TBlock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Logs
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  File Hosting

    TBlock VS AdAway

     

  15. iSponsorBlockTV

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    Skip sponsor segments in YouTube videos playing on a YouTube TV device (see below for compatibility details).

    57 iSponsorBlockTV alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Apple TV
    • Android TV
    • Roku
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Playstation
    • YouTube

    iSponsorBlockTV Features

    1.  Ad-free

    iSponsorBlockTV VS AdAway

     
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