4.7.3
2021-07-27
This version contains bug fixes. Please consider updating to iOS 14.7, as it solves most of the blocking issues.
4.6.2
2020-12-18
• Fixed the reconnect-loop issue (this time - for everyone, it was still happening for some users with very large DNS log - sorry for that!).
• Fixed DNS log searching.
• Fixed the issue where the DNS proxy rules were not applied after iOS restart.
• Removed app analytics framework to further reduce user-data sharing and further improve user privacy. We collect as little information as possible.
• Improved accessibility - better large font size handling.
• Improved DNS proxy rules import process.
4.6.1
2020-12-14
• Fixed a bug that was sometimes causing the VPN to go into a restart-loop
• Fixed a possible crash in the DNS Log view
• Other minor fixes and improvements
4.6
2020-12-10
• You can now disable DNS Proxy from the widget or the main screen (keeps the DNS logging active if the VPN is running).
• Fixed Safari Content Blocker listing and improved the update process.
• Multiple fixes and improvements in the area of DNS proxy stability and reliability - no more occasional VPN icon blinking and random Internet freezes when switching networks!
• Setup instructions are more detailed now. We'll keep on working on further improving the ease of use in the coming updates. We really want to make it much simpler for less tech-savvy users!
• Other minor fixes and improvements here and there.
4.5
2020-08-12
We fixed a crash happening on older iOS versions and brought back the ability to disable DNS proxy from the widget. This can now be done without turning off DNS logging.
4.4
2020-07-31
Sorry it took this long, but (hopefully) we how now fixed the DNS proxy tunnel orchestration to make it more reliable.
4.3.3
2020-07-20
We removed the "Always on" switch in Settings - the app is now running in this mode by default. We improved detection of network changes. AdBlock will not cause any more issues when you're changing networks or temporarily loosing Internet connectivity. Other fixes and improvements.
4.3.2
2020-06-25
Fixed issues with iCloud sync plus you can now disable it entirely.
Improved how DNS rules are stored. You can now import more rules and do it quicker. Local DNS resolution is faster and more reliable.
You can now see how many domains are in each IP or group.
Other fixes and improvements.
Let us know if you need help with the setup!
4.3.1
2020-06-01
Ad-blocking is now more reliable. We've fixed a bunch of crashes around importing and exporting rules. Importing DNS rules is now much faster. Fixed a couple of UI glitches. We simplified the setup process (but if you need help, please do not hesitate to hit the "Contact support" option in Settings). Stay safe and see you soon!
4.3
2020-05-20
Ad-blocking is now more reliable. We've fixed a bunch of crashes around importing and exporting rules. We simplified the setup process (but if you need help, please do not hesitate to hit the "Contact support" option in Settings). Stay safe and see you soon!
4.2.1
2019-12-21
New in v4.2.1:
• support wildcards in domains for DNS proxy (credit to BigDargon/hostsVN),
• turn on/off via widget (works only if Always-on is *disabled*),
• fixed a possible crash when VPN profile was removed via the app,
• fixed a possible crash when the device is restarted and remains locked,
• restored 3D Touch actions,
• dropped iOS 10 / 32-bit support (we needed to do this for the Content Blocker to work).
4.1
2017-11-10
In this release we've improved DNS proxy rules import and export. You can now easily share your rules by long pressing on the IP or any group assigned to it. When exporting an IP or group, the export format will now include information about contained domains and how they are organised into groups. Now you can also import rules from hosts files, coma and new-line separated lists and our own format (.adblock file extension). You can import DNS rules into AdBlock from URL or directly from other apps like Files or Dropbox. We've also improved the Safari Content Blocker with better rule handling and duplicate rule detection.
4.0.0
2017-10-09
AdBlock v4 is here. Please read the change log carefully...
This version of AdBlock for iOS, which brings a lot of major changes in the app.
First of all, we had to drop VPN based ad blocking. This was required to keep AdBlock in the App Store. To reward this loss to our beloved users, we've worked very hard to introduce the new DNS proxy feature, which now puts you in control of the domain name resolution process (basically it's a local DNS server). AdBlock becomes a powerful tool, which allows you to monitor which domains are contacted from your device. You can now assign any IP address to any domain, which puts you in total control of if and how you're accessing all kinds of content on the Internet. It's not just about ads anymore. You can use this features for much more advanced scenarios, including iOS app development and testing.
Second of all, we're introducing a Safari Content Blocker extension as an addition to our other exciting new feature. To enable AdBlock in Safari, please go to "iOS Settings -> Safari -> Content Blockers" and enable "AdBlock". Now you can use our app to subscribe to some of the popular filter subscription lists, like EasyList. You can also add your own sets of rules, including specialised and regional filters to fully customise your Safari browsing experience.
This is just the first of many releases from the v4 line of AdBlock. We're excited to bring you new features and we're not stopping here. Our goal is to put you in charge of your iOS device.
On top of the major changes, there is quite a lot going on under the hood. We've squished many bugs, enhanced iOS 11 compatibility and improved stability of the app.
Please contact support@adblockios.com if you have any questions about the new features and how to use them. We're here to help!
3.0.1
2017-08-09
This is a final release of the v3 line of AdBlock, which addresses bugs found in recent major release.
We've started working on AdBlock v4 with some exciting, new features.
Changes in v3.0.1:
• fixed a crash when local VPN profile was removed in AdBlock's Settings
• fixed a problem with personal VPN profile (v2) not being removed properly
• fixed a problem with local VPN turning off by itself
• fixed a possible crash in Network Extension
• fixed IP of the tunnel (should display 127.0.0.1/localhost, so nothing leaves your device)
• fixed copying groups of domains - press and hold on a user group to copy all domains from that group
• other fixes and improvements
Check out our free Safari Content Blocker for even less ads distracting you in Safari - search for ••• ADmosphere ••• app in the App Store.
Changes in v3.0.0:
• new and faster ad blocking method used, everything happens right on your device
• removed possible network issues ("yellow status") caused by some network ISP and carriers (DNS hijacking)
• added a switch to display a VPN icon when ad blocking is enabled (still, there is no VPN server on the other side - everything stays direct and secure)
• compatibility with major personal VPN service providers
• display log of blocked connections
3.0.0
2017-07-06
Changes in v3.0.0:
- new and faster ad blocking method used, everything happens right on your device
- removed possible network issues ("yellow status") caused by some network ISP and carriers (DNS hijacking)
- added a switch to display a VPN icon when ad blocking is enabled (still, there is no VPN server on the other side - everything stays direct and secure)
- compatibility with major personal VPN service providers
2.8.2
2017-05-19
Fixed a bug with widget randomly disabling AdBlock
Fixed a problem with with AdBlock being disabled on first run/profile installation
Other fixes and improvements
2.8.1
2017-04-28
- a few bugs squashed
2.8.0
2017-03-21
- major update for iCloud sync mechanism
- support for 8 new languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish
- other bug fixes and improvements
If you enjoy ad free iOS experience, please post a review and let other people find out about AdBlock! Thank you!
2.6.1
2017-01-19
- minor fixes and improvements
- Arabic language support
2.6.0
2016-12-13
- added widget for easy switching on/off, also via 3D touch
- minor fixes and improvements
If you like AdBlock, please spare a minute to write a nice App Store review. This will allow us to stand out among simple Safari content blockers. Thank you!
And if you need a good, EasyList based Safari content blocker, get it for free - look for ADmosphere app.
[iOS 9.3 - 9.3.5 support]: due to a bug in iOS 9.3 - 9.3.5, AdBlock may cause some websites to freeze when loading. Unfortunately this can't be fixed by us (it's an iOS VPN Manager issue). App works fine with iOS versions <9.3. We had reported this bug and Apple fixed it in iOS 10. Please upgrade to iOS 10 to resolve this problem. We are sorry for the frustration this might have caused, but we could not fix this problem by simply updating the app and we had to wait for help from Apple Engineering Team (thank you!).
2.5.6
2016-11-30
v2.5.6
- fixed the problem with rating reminder
If you like AdBlock, please spare a minute to write a nice App Store review. This will allow us to stand out among simple Safari content blockers. Thank you!
And if you need a good, EasyList based Safari content blocker, get it for free - look for ADmosphere app.
[iOS 9.3 - 9.3.5 support]: due to a bug in iOS 9.3 - 9.3.5, AdBlock may cause some websites to freeze when loading. Unfortunately this can't be fixed by us (it's an iOS VPN Manager issue).
We had reported this bug and Apple fixed it in iOS 10. Please upgrade to iOS 10 to resolve this problem. We are sorry for the frustration this might have caused, but we could not fix this problem by simply updating the app and we had to wait for help from Apple Engineering Team (thank you!).
2.5.5
2016-11-15
v2.5.5
- fixed the problem with downloading of the list of blocked domains
v2.5.4
- a few bugs fixed
v2.5.3
- automatic background status sync between the app and VPN profile
- other fixes and improvements
- free others of ads - easily share AdBlock with your friends and family from the main screen (much appreciated!)
v2.5.2
- minor bugfixes
v2.5.1
- iCloud sync fixes
v2.5.0
- fixed a bug with search
- improved interface responsiveness when updating rules
- introduced passcode lock with TouchID support
- iOS 10 compatibility
[iOS 9.3 - 9.3.5 support]: due to a bug in iOS 9.3 - 9.3.5, AdBlock may cause some websites to freeze when loading. Unfortunately this can't be fixed by us (it's an iOS VPN Manager issue).
We had reported this bug and Apple fixed it in iOS 10. Please upgrade to iOS 10 to resolve this problem. We are sorry for the frustration this might have caused, but we could not fix this problem by simply updating the app and we had to wait for help from Apple Engineering Team (thank you!).
If you like AdBlock, please spare a minute to write a nice App Store review. This will allow us to stand out among simple Safari content blockers. Thank you!
And if you need a good, EasyList based Safari content blocker, get it for free - look for ADmosphere app.
2.5.4
2016-11-11
v2.5.4
- a few bugs fixed
v2.5.3
- automatic background status sync between the app and VPN profile
- other fixes and improvements
- free others of ads - easily share AdBlock with your friends and family from the main screen (much appreciated!)
v2.5.2
- minor bugfixes
v2.5.1
- iCloud sync fixes
v2.5.0
- fixed a bug with search
- improved interface responsiveness when updating rules
- introduced passcode lock with TouchID support
- iOS 10 compatibility
[iOS 9.3 - 9.3.5 support]: due to a bug in iOS 9.3 - 9.3.5, AdBlock may cause some websites to freeze when loading. Unfortunately this can't be fixed by us (it's an iOS VPN Manager issue).
We had reported this bug and Apple fixed it in iOS 10. Please upgrade to iOS 10 to resolve this problem. We are sorry for the frustration this might have caused, but we could not fix this problem by simply updating the app and we had to wait for help from Apple Engineering Team (thank you!).
If you like AdBlock, please spare a minute to write a nice App Store review. This will allow us to stand out among simple Safari content blockers. Thank you!
And if you need a good, EasyList based Safari content blocker, get it for free - look for ADmosphere app.
2.5.3
2016-11-10
v2.5.3
- automatic background status sync between the app and VPN profile
- other fixes and improvements
- free others of ads - easily share AdBlock with your friends and family from the main screen (much appreciated!)
v2.5.2
- minor bugfixes
v2.5.1
- iCloud sync fixes
v2.5.0
- fixed a bug with search
- improved interface responsiveness when updating rules
- introduced passcode lock with TouchID support
- iOS 10 compatibility
[iOS 9.3 - 9.3.5 support]: due to a bug in iOS 9.3 - 9.3.5, AdBlock may cause some websites to freeze when loading. Unfortunately this can't be fixed by us (it's an iOS VPN Manager issue).
We had reported this bug and Apple fixed it in iOS 10. Please upgrade to iOS 10 to resolve this problem. We are sorry for the frustration this might have caused, but we could not fix this problem by simply updating the app and we had to wait for help from Apple Engineering Team (thank you!).
If you like AdBlock, please spare a minute to write a nice App Store review. This will allow us to stand out among simple Safari content blockers. Thank you!
And if you need a good, EasyList based Safari content blocker, get it for free - look for ADmosphere app.
2.5.2
2016-09-30
v2.5.2
- minor bugfixes
v2.5.1
- iCloud sync fixes
v2.5.0
- fixed a bug with search
- improved interface responsiveness when updating rules
- introduced passcode lock with TouchID support
- iOS 10 compatibility
[iOS 9.3 - 9.3.5 support]: due to a bug in iOS 9.3 - 9.3.5, AdBlock may cause some websites to freeze when loading. Unfortunately this can't be fixed by us (it's an iOS VPN Manager issue).
We had reported this bug and Apple fixed it in iOS 10. Please upgrade to iOS 10 to resolve this problem. We are sorry for the frustration this might have caused, but we could not fix this problem by simply updating the app and we had to wait for help from Apple Engineering Team (thank you!).
If you like AdBlock, please spare a minute to write a nice App Store review. This will allow us to stand out among simple Safari content blockers. Thank you!
And if you need a good, EasyList based Safari content blocker, get it for free - look for ADmosphere app.
2.5.1
2016-09-29
v2.5.1
- iCloud sync fixes
v2.5.0
- fixed a bug with search
- improved interface responsiveness when updating rules
- introduced passcode lock with TouchID support
- iOS 10 compatibility
[iOS 9.3 - 9.3.5 support]: due to a bug in iOS 9.3 - 9.3.5, AdBlock may cause some websites to freeze when loading. Unfortunately this can't be fixed by us (it's an iOS VPN Manager issue).
We had reported this bug and Apple fixed it in iOS 10. Please upgrade to iOS 10 to resolve this problem. We are sorry for the frustration this might have caused, but we could not fix this problem by simply updating the app and we had to wait for help from Apple Engineering Team (thank you!).
If you like AdBlock, please spare a minute to write a nice App Store review. This will allow us to stand out among simple Safari content blockers. Thank you!
And if you need a good, EasyList based Safari content blocker, get it for free - look for ADmosphere app.
2.5.0
2016-09-22
v2.5.0
- fixed a bug with search
- improved interface responsiveness when updating rules
- introduced passcode lock with TouchID support
- iOS 10 compatibility
[iOS 9.3 - 9.3.5 support]: due to a bug in iOS 9.3 - 9.3.5, AdBlock may cause some websites to freeze when loading. Unfortunately this can't be fixed by us (it's an iOS VPN Manager issue).
We had reported this bug and Apple fixed it in iOS 10. Please upgrade to iOS 10 to resolve this problem. We are sorry for the frustration this might have caused, but we could not fix this problem by simply updating the app and we had to wait for help from Apple Engineering Team (thank you!).
If you like AdBlock, please spare a minute to write a nice App Store review. This will allow us to stand out among simple Safari content blockers. Thank you!
And if you need a good, EasyList based Safari content blocker, get it for free - look for ADmosphere app.
2.4.1
2016-02-16
v2.4.1
- fixed bug affecting iOS <8.3
v2.4
- sync your rules between devices via iCloud
- improved synchronisation performance
- other minor fixes and improvements
If you like AdBlock, please spare a minute to write a nice App Store review. This will allow us to stand out among simple Safari content blockers. Thank you!
And if you need a good EasyList based Safari content blocker, get it for free - look for ADmosphere app.
2.4
2016-02-11
WARNING: This build will not work properly on iOS prior to 8.3. Please DO NOT update if you're still on iOS <8.3. We will fix this issue with the next update (v2.4.1). Sorry for the trouble!
Changelog:
- sync your rules between devices via iCloud
- improved synchronisation performance
- other minor fixes and improvements
If you like AdBlock, please spare a minute to write a nice App Store review. This will allow us to stand out among simple Safari content blockers. Thank you!
And if you need a good EasyList based Safari content blocker, get it for free - look for ADmosphere app.
2.3
2015-12-09
AdBlock v2.3
- improved filters list sync process
- minor fixes and improvements
AdBlock v2.2
- search now matches groups and domains inside their parent rules,
- couple of bugs squashed.
AdBlock v2.1
- support for 3D Touch - enable/disable AdBlock even faster - right from your home screen,
- information about the filters being updated is now much less intrusive,
- rules are now organised in country/region groups.
If you like the new AdBlock, please spare a minute and post a nice review. The reviews are really important and they keep us going.
Writing a nice review will let more people discover AdBlock in the jungle of very basic Safari content blockers. ;)
2.2
2015-11-21
AdBlock v2.2
- search now matches groups and domains inside their parent rules,
- couple of bugs squashed.
AdBlock v2.1
- support for 3D Touch - enable/disable AdBlock even faster - right from your home screen,
- information about the filters being updated is now much less intrusive,
- rules are now organised in country/region groups.
AdBlock v2.0
We've completely changed the way things work. This version of AdBlock gives you:
- blocking ads on web and in other apps (in-app advertising!),
- full support for iOS8 and iOS9,
- significant blocking speed increase on all iOS versions - see for yourself,
- ability to create your own blocking rules (block unwanted domains of your choice),
- ability to toggle selected filters on/off,
- ability to toggle AdBlock on/off without reinstalling the profile,
Some content didn't get blocked? Contact us directly from the app.
If you like the new AdBlock, please spare a minute and post a nice review. The reviews are really important and they keep us going.
Writing a review will let more people discover AdBlock in the jungle of basic Safari content blockers. ;)
IF YOU HAVE BEEN USING OUR APP SINCE v1.0, PLEASE MAKE SURE TO REMOVE THE OLD PROFILE BEFORE UPDATING
(remove Settings -> General -> Profiles -> Enable/Disable AdBlock)
2.1
2015-11-11
AdBlock v2.1
- support for 3D Touch - enable/disable AdBlock even faster - right from your home screen,
- information about the filters being updated is now much less intrusive,
- rules are now organised in country/region groups.
AdBlock v2.0
We've completely changed the way things work. This version of AdBlock gives you:
- blocking ads on web and in other apps (in-app advertising!),
- full support for iOS8 and iOS9,
- significant blocking speed increase on all iOS versions - see for yourself,
- ability to create your own blocking rules (block unwanted domains of your choice),
- ability to toggle selected filters on/off,
- ability to toggle AdBlock on/off without reinstalling the profile,
Some content didn't get blocked? Contact us directly from the app.
If you like the new AdBlock, please spare a minute and post a nice review. The reviews are really important and they keep us going.
Writing a review will let more people discover AdBlock in the jungle of basic Safari content blockers. ;)
IF YOU HAVE BEEN USING OUR APP SINCE v1.0, PLEASE MAKE SURE TO REMOVE THE OLD PROFILE BEFORE UPDATING
(remove Settings -> General -> Profiles -> Enable/Disable AdBlock)
2.0
2015-10-17
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO REMOVE THE OLD PROFILE BEFORE UPDATING
(remove Settings -> General -> Profiles -> Enable/Disable AdBlock)
We've completely changed the way things work. This version of AdBlock gives you:
- blocking ads on web and in other apps (in-app advertising!),
- full support for iOS8 and iOS9,
- significant blocking speed increase on all iOS versions - see for yourself,
- ability to create your own blocking rules (block unwanted domains of your choice),
- ability to toggle selected filters on/off,
- ability to toggle AdBlock on/off without reinstalling the profile,
- some content didn't get blocked? Contact us directly from the app.
If you like the new version, please spare a minute and post a nice review. The reviews are soooo important ;)