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I’m a big fan of Safari and how seamlessly it works with all my Apple devices, but these ads are pushing me to the edge. I can't even get through an article without being interrupted by some ad or another. It’s super annoying.

I’ve looked up older threads on this, and I’m choosing between two adblockers rn - Stop the Madness and Magic Lasso. They both seem like they could be a solution, but I'm not sure which one to go for. Anything that stands out?

Are there other options I’m missing?

I’d really appreciate any advice or insights you guys can offer.

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[–] TMPRKO@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Wipr for iPhone/iPad and Adguard for Mac

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[–] Bellota182@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I use Firefox Klar and integration with Safari activated. Pretty good to block ads.

[–] Bellota182@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I use Firefox Klar and integration with Safari activated. Pretty good to block ads.

[–] XRaiderV1@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

adblock plus. simple install, simple operation, just remember to load it every so often so it updates the filter lists.

[–] Date0516@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Download Brave. It’s a browser, but works great and never has ads anywhere ever. Not on YouTube or anywhere else. If you really prefer the look and feel of Safari then one of the Adblockers others mention should work

[–] slikrick_@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Use Orion and install ublock origin from the Firefox extension store, it doesnt fix safari but it is a very good mobile browser for iOS

[–] SigmaLance@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

So for everyone here using AdBlock how do you get around a web page refusing to load since it detects an ad blocker?

A lot of them refuse my visit outright until I select “Turn Off Content Blockers”.

[–] Available-Fill8917@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Adguard VPN

[–] maverikuyu@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I use adguard have the maximum score in my benchmarks. Work fine in YouTube

[–] IdealisticCat@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Just tap on show reader and magically all the ads are disappear.

[–] Urbanistau@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago
[–] apollo-ftw1@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I use asgard public dns

It works great and is free and works in apps except YT

[–] trinketpockets@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago
[–] Next_Kale_2345@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Safari doesn’t have ads, websites have ads. Easy fix, like others have said, reader mode. I haven’t tried ad blockers but, there are some websites you can become a member of and ads go away, like blu-ray.com, they have forums, but ads are obnoxious, and so, if you sign up for free, all the ads go away, and you can post on the forums.

[–] nachog2003@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

orion with ublock origin is very nice, ublock origin is ridiculously powerful and can block things from inside the browser unlike a dns blocker

[–] Libra224@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I use ghostery on mac I don’t have any ads

[–] OXRoblox@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago
[–] groundhog5886@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Brave browser for IOS works great for me. No ads…

[–] doodoo_gumdrop@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Brave browser works well

[–] carwash2016@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

DuckDuckGo ad blocker on macOS or Firefox focus for iOS both extensions

[–] xolinlevh@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I use a Pi, running PiHole. Blocks ads across my entire home network. Highly recommend

[–] Ok_Satisfaction_2768@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I use Adblock pro. For me it blocks all ads I visited.

[–] WorldlyDay7590@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Reader mode. The end.

[–] heysoundude@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I have made Brave the default browser on my phone and it integrates pretty darned well with other stuff

[–] shakeyjake@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I use the brave browser on my phone and ipad

[–] beelover310@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Just click the “Aa” on the side for reader mode. Life changing.

[–] MattEagl3@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

adguard: when playing yt in ios safari, every few vids the video does not start - and i have to refresh the page then it works.

anyone else?

[–] iNfAMOUS70702@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I just use brave lol.. rarely touch safari and I definitely ain't gonna use chrome

[–] StopwatchGod@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I have used AdBlock Pro for 14 months now and haven’t seen a single add anywhere, YouTube or otherwise. Though I must mention that on occasion YouTube adds have been able to bypass it lately, no video ads ever play.

The same ad blocker is on iPhone, iPad and Mac

[–] LikeALincolnLog42@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I’ve had very good results using 1Blocker. I paid for the lifetime version.

[–] MikeyGwald@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

AdGuard Adblocker is absolutely fantastic I paid for lifetime license years ago and it has never once let me down

[–] QuailRider43@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

If you want something sophisticated and like to tinker, set up a Wireguard VPN and an adblocking DNS server on your home router. Funnel all your iPhone traffic over your home-rolled VPN with the flip of a switch (VPN on/off in iPhone settings), and let your router serve you ad-free traffic via DNS filtering. This has the benefit of stopping ads in most apps, not just Safari. Combine this with a Safari-specific add-on for an extra layer of protection.

[–] laturtlez@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Adguard free + dns configuaration from adguard ( it blocks ads in most apps) or just Adguard Pro

[–] thinkscotty@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Don’t use an app. Use a pi-hole. Block the entire house with granular control over what gets through and doesn’t!

[–] dreamsfreams@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago
[–] kichul77@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Get a raspberry pi and setup Pi-Hole? I don’t actually know how well this works but I’m only suggesting it because I have an old Pi 3 that I’m no longer using for the original purpose and was planning on trying Pi-Hole, hopefully this weekend. Once I do, I’ll come back and let you guys know how it goes!

[–] Colbyb96@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I use 1Blocker and it has been fantastic on my Mac and iPhone. I used the free version for 4-5 months before buying a year subscription for about $15.

[–] ivanhoek@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I use wipr. Also works on Mac - no problems and no ads

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