uBlock Origin Alternatives for iPad

uBlock Origin is not available for iPad but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPad alternative is AdGuard, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to uBlock Origin and many of them are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to uBlock Origin are Adblock Plus, Blokada, Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker and AdBlock.

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uBlock Origin alternatives are mainly Ad Blockers but may also be Privacy Tools or Firewalls.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of uBlock Origin.
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This efficient browser add-on blocks ads, trackers, and malware by default employing various filter lists, acting as a comprehensive wide-spectrum blocker.

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uBlock Origin alternatives page was last updated Mar 11, 2025
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  1. AdGuard icon

    AdGuard

     252 likes
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    Ad-blocking solution eliminating intrusive ads and preventing tracking, with malware protection. Filters pop-ups, banners, and more for clean browsing. Works in the background for ad-free surfing, protects data privacy with Spyware filter, and controls ad display in apps.

    125 AdGuard alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CY flagCyprus
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    AdGuard screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2.  DNS over HTTPS
    3.  Pop up blocker
    4.  DNS-over-TLS
    5.  Custom DNS
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No Logs
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Anonymous Proxy

    AdGuard VS uBlock Origin

     
    Comments about AdGuard as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    Top Positive Comment
    Nuncio Bitis
    Mar 11, 2025
    0

    This is so much better than uBlock. It's much easier to use and isn't forced on you when you install a browser.

    Most Recent Comment
    jnjn
    Positive •Aug 11, 2020
    3

    uses the same filter lists as uBlock Origin

    Peter Mello
    Positive •May 12, 2020
    1

    Very friendly UI and desktop app for Windows offers whole-system ad blocking.

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    AdGuard icon

    • Almost everyone thinks AdGuard is a great uBlock Origin alternative.

    • AdGuard is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to uBlock Origin.

    • AdGuard is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to uBlock Origin.

    • AdGuard is Freemium and Open SourceuBlock Origin is Free and Open Source
    • AdGuard is Privacy focused and LightweightuBlock Origin is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    124 Adblock Plus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Internet Explorer
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex.Browser
    • Opera
    • Firefox
    Adding a filter

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Browser extension
    2.  Microsoft Edge extension
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Element blocker
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    10.  Safari extension
    11.  Pop up blocker
    12.  Internet Explorer extension

    Adblock Plus VS uBlock Origin

     
    Comments about Adblock Plus as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    Most Recent Comment
    seatsea
    Negative •Oct 13, 2024
    1

    Asks for a paid subscription to block annoyances which are just normal free filters in other adblocking solutions.

    Guest
    Negative •Jan 23, 2021
    7

    Allow acceptable ads by default, which is unfair to users hoping to block all ads.

    Tired Rabbit
    Positive •Aug 3, 2022
    0

    Ublock doesn't have "acceptabe ads" by default, and seems to be more lightweight and full-featured

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    Adblock Plus icon

    • Most users think Adblock Plus is a great uBlock Origin alternative.

    • Adblock Plus is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
    • Adblock Plus is Privacy focused and LightweightuBlock Origin is not according to our users
  4. Blokada icon

    Blokada

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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.

    95 Blokada alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Blokada screenshot 1
    Blokada screenshot 2
    Blokada screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Root Required
    2.  Switch DNS servers
    3.  Custom DNS
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  No registration required
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode

    Blokada VS uBlock Origin

     
    Comments about Blokada as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    Guest
    Positive •Mar 20, 2018
    2

    It's free and also blocks ads within apps.

    uBlock Origin Icon
    Blokada icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Blokada is a great uBlock Origin alternative.

    • Blokada is Freemium and Open SourceuBlock Origin is Free and Open Source
    • Blokada is Lightweight and Privacy focuseduBlock Origin is not according to our users
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    AdGuard icon
    AdGuard

    Ad-blocking solution eliminating intrusive ads and preventing tracking, with malware protection. Filters pop-ups, banners, and more for clean browsing. Works in the background for ad-free surfing, protects data privacy with Spywa...

    https://adguard.com
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  6. Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker icon

    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker

     329 likes
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    Block ads, cookies, popups & other trackers. Ghostery sets you up for a private, transparent, and fast internet.

    89 Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  Microsoft Edge extension
    4.  Safari extension
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Browser extension
    9.  Opera extension

    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker VS uBlock Origin

     
    Comments about Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Aug 16, 2015
    6

    Ghostery blocks trackers, not ads

    Most Recent Comment
    distantignition
    Negative •Dec 19, 2016
    3

    Ghostery tells you when a website is requesting private information (and offers to block the request). uBlock prevents advertisements from loading.

    guitarzan
    Negative •Aug 13, 2015
    2

    Some overlap, but Ghostery is focused more on privacy and uBlock more on usability

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    Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker icon

    • Some users think Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is a great uBlock Origin alternative, some don't.

    • Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
    • Ghostery Tracker & Ad Blocker is Privacy focuseduBlock Origin is not according to our users
  7. AdBlock icon

    AdBlock

     306 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...

    105 AdBlock alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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 VS uBlock Origin

     
    Comments about AdBlock as an Alternative to uBlock Origin
    Alex Manuilov
    Negative •Mar 14, 2022
    -3

    No problems with AdBlock during using in Google Chrome unlike ublock.

    uBlock Origin Icon
    AdBlock icon

    • Some users think AdBlock is a great uBlock Origin alternative, some don't.

    • AdBlock is Free and Open SourceuBlock Origin is also Free and Open Source
  8. Wipr icon

    Wipr

     15 likes
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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

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
    Wipr screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Safari extension
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Content blocker
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Logs
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Simple installation
    10.  Unlimited private repos

    Wipr VS uBlock Origin

     
  10. BlockBear icon

    BlockBear

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

    66 BlockBear alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
    BlockBear screenshot 1
    BlockBear screenshot 2
    BlockBear screenshot 3

    BlockBear Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Content blocker

    BlockBear VS uBlock Origin

     
  11. Lockdown Privacy icon

    Lockdown Privacy

     7 likes
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    Lockdown Privacy is an Open Source and free firewall for your iOS device. We built the product to help protect users from app developers and analytics companies that are monetizing user data without consent or transparency.

    23 Lockdown Privacy alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Lockdown Privacy screenshot 1

    Lockdown Privacy Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  Anti-tracking

    Lockdown Privacy VS uBlock Origin

     
  12. 1Blocker icon

    1Blocker

     7 likes
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    1Blocker is the fastest and most powerful Safari content blocker that improves your browsing experience by blocking ads, trackers, and other unwanted content, such as popups, cookie notices, comments, and more.

    95 1Blocker alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
    1Blocker screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  No Tracking

    1Blocker VS uBlock Origin

     
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