Verdict
1Blocker is a Safari content blocker that many users find easy to use and privacy-focused, but a sizable share of recent reviewers say it's missing ads it used to catch, especially on YouTube, and some report bugs after updates.
Best for
Someone who wants a set-it-and-forget-it Safari ad and tracker blocker on iPhone and is fine paying a subscription for it, rather than someone hunting for a full private browser replacement.
Dealbreaker
A meaningful chunk of recent reviewers say it no longer blocks YouTube ads and that ad-blocking broke after updates, plus the subscription has a free trial some found hard to cancel.
The facts.
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Price
Free
In-app purchases
Unknown
Ads
Unknown
Platforms
iPhone, iPad
Rating
4.5★ (12,830)
Version
6.6.2
Last updated
Aug 18, 2026
Released
Apr 26, 2018
Attributes
Native app
Category
Utilities, Productivity
What reviews consistently say.
Themes grouped from 200 App Store reviews. Source feed ›
Praised for
Subscription pricing and paywalls7 reviews
Ease of use and design6 reviews
Privacy and data handling6 reviews
Value for money4 reviews
Battery and performance3 reviews
Sync and multi-device2 reviews
Blocks ads effectively2 reviews
Complained about
Misses some ads21 reviews
Subscription pricing and paywalls9 reviews
Bugs after updates3 reviews
Shows ads inside the app2 reviews
Crashes and stability2 reviews
Where this comes from
21 of 200 recent reviews raised: Misses some adsApp Store reviews ›
9 of 200 recent reviews raised: Subscription pricing and paywallsApp Store reviews ›
6 of 200 recent reviews raised: Ease of use and designApp Store reviews ›
6 of 200 recent reviews raised: Privacy and data handlingApp Store reviews ›
3 of 200 recent reviews raised: Bugs after updatesApp Store reviews ›
2 of 200 recent reviews raised: Blocks ads effectivelyApp Store reviews ›
Listed at Free on the App StoreApp Store listing ›
Where we recommend it
The best private browsers and tracker blockers ›Browsers and blockers that cut tracking, each with the thing it does not do.
Alternatives with the same rule.
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Free · 4.8★ (2,395,971) · Updated Sep 7, 2026
Verdict. DuckDuckGo's core privacy pitch — tracker blocking, no data retained across reinstalls — comes through clearly in reviews, but a meaningful chunk of users report crashes, freezing, and sluggish page loads, especially after updates.
Best for. Someone switching from Chrome or Safari mainly to stop being tracked, who can tolerate an occasional freeze in exchange for not being profiled.
Dealbreaker. Multiple reviewers report the browser crashing or freezing mid-use and losing their work, plus complaints that deleted AI chat data reappeared and support didn't resolve it.
Free · 4.8★ (651,211) · Updated Sep 8, 2026
Verdict. Brave's reviewers consistently praise its built-in ad and tracker blocking and the privacy angle, which is what sets it apart from a generic mobile browser. But a real slice of recent reviews report crashes on iPhone and Mac, and sync between devices is flaky or broken for some users.
Best for. Someone who wants ads and trackers blocked by default on their iPhone without installing separate extensions, and who mostly uses one device so sync issues won't bite them.
Dealbreaker. Multiple recent reviewers report the app crashing or becoming unusable, and sync/bookmark import across devices is described as broken by others, so anyone relying on a seamless multi-device setup should be cautious.
Free · 4.7★ (82,301) · Updated Aug 30, 2026
Verdict. Firefox Focus is built around a one-tap erase-everything model rather than tabs and bookmarks, which is why reviewers praise its privacy and simplicity but also note its ad-blocking is inconsistent.
Best for. Someone who wants a throwaway browser for a quick, private search or link click, then wipes the session with one tap, not someone looking for a full-time daily driver.
Dealbreaker. Multiple reviewers report it doesn't block ads on specific sites like Reddit and lets popups and redirects through, so it isn't a reliable ad-blocking browser despite the privacy framing.