AdAway Alternatives for iPhone

AdAway is not available for iPhone but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPhone alternative is Adblock Plus, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to AdAway and many of them are available for iPhone so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPhone alternatives to AdAway are AdGuard, NextDNS, SponsorBlock and Blokada.

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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.

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AdAway alternatives page was last updated Sep 18, 2024
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  1. Adblock Plus icon
    Adblock Plus icon

    Adblock Plus

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    Adblock Plus is a free extension that allows you to - among other things - block annoying ads, disable tracking and block domains known to spread malware.

    122 Adblock Plus alternatives
    Adding a filter

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex.Browser
    • Opera
    • Firefox
    List of blockable items
    Blocking an image ad
    +3
    Adding a filter subscription

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Browser extension
    2.  Microsoft Edge extension
    3.  Block Trackers
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Google Drive integration
    6.  Element blocker
    7.  Safari extension
    8.  Pop up blocker
    9.  Internet Explorer extension
    10.  Uninstall tracking
    11.  Opera extension
    Adblock Plus iconAdAway Icon

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    Comments about Adblock Plus as an Alternative to AdAway
     
    Douze

    Adblock is not a system-wide ad blocker and only works as a web-browser extension

    Negative comment •Nov 24, 2021
    0
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    Adblock Plus icon

    • Most users think Adblock Plus is a great AdAway alternative.

    • Adblock Plus is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to AdAway.

    • Adblock Plus is Free and Open SourceAdAway is also Free and Open Source
    • Adblock Plus is Privacy focused and LightweightAdAway is not according to our users
  2. AdGuard icon
    AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

     237 likes
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    AdGuard is the best way to get rid of intrusive ads and online tracking, and to protect your computer from malware. Make your web surfing faster, safer and more comfortable with AdGuard!.

    119 AdGuard alternatives
    AdGuard screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Very good app for blocking ads. Use it!
    Very simple design and good UX.
    +3
    Easy to customize.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  No Logs
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2.  Pop up blocker
    3.  DNS over HTTPS
    4.  DNS-over-TLS
    5.  Custom DNS
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Anonymous Proxy
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    AdGuard iconAdAway Icon

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    Guest

    In my opinion, Adguard ad blocker for Windows and Android offers more features than just blocking ads with certain filters, custom DNS and protocol DNS-over-QUIC filtering, which is fast and less hackable.

    Positive comment •Sep 18, 2024
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    Guest

    Customization and Price. Adaway's primary feature is that it's free. Then it has the ability to accept custom host lists which let you block ads while not breaking sites.

    Negative comment •Apr 30, 2024
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    • Most users think AdGuard is a great AdAway alternative.

    • AdGuard is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Android Tablet alternative to AdAway.

    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceAdAway is Free and Open Source
    • AdGuard is Privacy focused and LightweightAdAway is not according to our users
  4. NextDNS icon
    NextDNS icon

    NextDNS

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    NextDNS protects you from all kinds of security threats, blocks ads and trackers on websites and in apps and provides a safe and supervised Internet for kids — on all devices and on all networks.

    138 NextDNS alternatives
    NextDNS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • UC Browser
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Ubiquiti UniFi
    • Safari
    • Yandex.Browser
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • OpenWrt
    • Opera
    • Alpine Linux
    • pfSense
    • Firefox
    • DD-WRT
    NextDNS screenshot 1
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    +9
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  DNS Resolver
    2.  DNS Server
    3.  DNS over HTTPS
    4.  DNS-over-TLS
    5.  Parental Control
    6.  Real-time analytics
    7.  Data analytics
    8.  DNSSEC
    9.  Dns
    10.  Block Trackers
    11.  Malware Analysis
    12.  Dark Mode
    13.  Two-factor Authentication
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    bLue

    Most comprehensive protection you can get and the best is it's free.

    Positive comment •Jan 16, 2024
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    AdAway Icon
    NextDNS icon

    • NextDNS is the most popular Web-based, Linux & SaaS alternative to AdAway.

    • NextDNS is Freemium and Open SourceAdAway is Free and Open Source
    • NextDNS is Customizable and Privacy focusedAdAway is not according to our users
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    AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

    AdGuard is the best way to get rid of intrusive ads and online tracking, and to protect your computer from malware. Make your web surfing faster, safer and more comfortable with AdGuard!.

    https://adguard.com
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  6. SponsorBlock icon
    SponsorBlock icon

    SponsorBlock

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    SponsorBlock is a browser extension and open API via crowdsource for skipping sponsor segments in YouTube videos. It's open-source. Users submit when a sponsor happens from the extension, and the extension automatically skips sponsors it knows about using a privacy...

    83 SponsorBlock alternatives
    SponsorBlock screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Firefox
    SponsorBlock screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Community-based
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Privacy focused
    5.  Lightweight
    6.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Youtube integration
    2.  Browser extension
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Block Trackers
    SponsorBlock iconAdAway Icon

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    Comments about SponsorBlock as an Alternative to AdAway
     
    Guest

    It is far from similar as it does a different function

    Negative comment •Nov 6, 2022
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    AdAway Icon
    SponsorBlock icon
    • SponsorBlock is Free and Open SourceAdAway is also Free and Open Source
    • SponsorBlock is Privacy focused and LightweightAdAway is not according to our users
  7. Blokada icon
    Blokada icon

    Blokada

     101 likes
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    Blokada is the popular ad blocker and privacy app for Android and iOS. It's being supported and actively developed by the amazing open source community.

    91 Blokada alternatives
    Blokada screenshot 1
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    +2
    Blokada screenshot 3

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  No Root Required
    2.  Switch DNS servers
    3.  Custom DNS
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Dark Mode
    Blokada iconAdAway Icon

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  8. AdBlock icon
    AdBlock icon

    AdBlock

     305 likes
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    We built AdBlock to provide a worry-free and distraction-free Internet experience for everyone. It is used by tens of millions of users worldwide on all major browsers in more than 30 languages. Created by Michael Gundlach in 2009, AdBlock is now one of the most popular browser...

    103 AdBlock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Firefox

    AdBlock Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Browser extension
    3.  Safari extension
    4.  Opera extension
    5.  Microsoft Edge extension
    AdBlock iconAdAway Icon

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  10. Wipr icon
    Wipr icon

    Wipr

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    Effectively blocks ads, trackers, cryptocurrency miners, and popups across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, ensuring cleaner, faster web pages. It improves battery life, reduces data use, updates its blocklist twice weekly, and is fully accessible, focusing on user privacy.

    97 Wipr alternatives
    Wipr screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
    Wipr screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  No Logs
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No Tracking

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Safari extension
    3.  Content blocker
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Simple installation
    6.  Unlimited private repos
    Wipr iconAdAway Icon

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  11. TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall icon
    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall icon

    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall

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    A fundamental re-design of user Data Privacy. Your multi-tool for online protection. So easy your grandma could use it. Costs less than a cup of coffee per year.

    113 TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall alternatives
    One Tap System wide tracker blocking
    One Tap System Tor to run all your apps natively through Tor
    +6
    Stats Galore

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  No Logs
    6.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Built-in VPN
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Anonymous Proxy
    5.  Privacy
    TulaByte - System Tor & Firewall iconAdAway Icon

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  12. BlockBear icon
    BlockBear icon

    BlockBear

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    BlockBear is a really simple, often adorable app that blocks ads and protects your privacy from within Safari.

    65 BlockBear alternatives
    BlockBear screenshot 1
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    +1
    BlockBear screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Content blocker
    BlockBear iconAdAway Icon

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  13. AdBlock Pro icon
    AdBlock Pro icon

    AdBlock Pro

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    Save data and speed up your Safari - block ads, trackers, unnecessary resources and bypass anti-adblock detectors.

    94 AdBlock Pro alternatives
    AdBlock Pro screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari

    AdBlock Pro Features

    1.  Safari extension
    AdBlock Pro screenshot 1
    AdBlock Pro iconAdAway Icon

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  14. DNSCloak icon
    DNSCloak icon

    DNSCloak

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    DNSCrypt is a protocol that authenticates communications between a DNS client and a DNS resolver. It prevents DNS spoofing. It uses signatures to verify that responses originate from the chosen DNS resolver and haven't been tampered with.

    17 DNSCloak alternatives
    DNSCloak screenshot 1
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    +1
    DNSCloak screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    DNSCloak Features

    1.  Dns
    2.  DNS blacklist
    3.  DNS Server
    4.  DNS over HTTPS
    5.  IP Address Blacklist
    6.  DNS log
    7.  DNS Proxy
    DNSCloak iconAdAway Icon

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  15. AdLock icon
    AdLock icon

    AdLock

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    AdLock is a comprehensive ad blocking software that meets all of your expectations. It blocks:

    43 AdLock alternatives
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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari

    AdLock Features

    1.  No Root Required
    AdLock screenshot 1
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    +4
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    AdLock iconAdAway Icon

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