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AdGuard is often compared with well-known browser-extensions - Adblock and Adblock Plus. In this article we describe what main advantages AdGuard has, that his competitors haven’t.
Adguard’s advantages are largely due to the limitations that are imposed on browser-based extensions. Adblock and Adblock Plus technologically are not able to remove all the ads on the page. That’s because AdGuard processes page even before it is loaded into the browser, removing all advertising elements. Extensions work on a different principle based on ad blocking capabilities of a browser. That is why an additional page post-processing step is required for hiding the blocked elements. If you've ever used Adblock, then you surely noticed how the hiding banners “blink”.
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I bought 1Blocker Legacy (1.0) on both iOS and Mac a few years ago. I held off on switching to 1Blocker X because it came out just a few months after I paid for the first version. The free upgrade from 1.0 to 1Blocker 3.0 (this version) is incredibly generous! I also appreciate the fact that there is a 1 year trial of the cloud features.
- The free version of 1Blocker allows one group of blocker rules (e.g. 'Block Ads' or 'Block Trackers') to be used at the same time. So if you just want to use adblock, you can do that without upgrading to Premium. To be able to activate multiple groups of blockers simultaneously, in-app purchase is required. WE LOVE HEARING FROM YOU.
- Blocking advertisements on web pages is becoming increasingly popular and an ad blocker is now one of the most installed browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox. To see how an ad blocker performs while blocking ads and how many resources it uses while doing so, we have decided to put several to the test.
The second advantage of AdGuard is also due to the fact that it is a separate program, not a browser-extension. AdGuard can block ads in any browser. Whatever browser you use, whether it's Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer or Yandex… - with AdGuard you will forget about irritating online ads.
If you use a rare browser - it can be a problem for Adblock and Adblock Plus, because these extensions exist only for the most popular browsers. With AdGuard you won’t have these problems, you can easily add your browser to the protected list.
And that’s not all. AdGuard can block ads in Skype, uTorrent and many other common programs. Just add them to the list of browsers and restart.
In addition to blocking ads, AdGuard gives you a lot of additional tools. Perhaps the most important of them is the Phishing Filter. Operation of this module is built on the use of constantly updated blacklists of malicious and phishing sites. AdGuard uses the two main sources. First is the list of Google Safe Browsing. Second is AdGuard’s own blacklists. We are constantly monitoring data on the safety of websites and quickly improve our filters.
Some users use AdGuard instead of antivirus, some with it. In any case, AdGuard seriously increases the security of your computer on the network.
There is popular misconception that Adblock and Adblock Plus almost do not consume resources. But is it really so?
To check this we will use the Task Manager in Google Chrome browser.
Note that even in the most simple settings and one single filter enabled, extensions consume 100 megabytes of RAM. AdGuard consumes almost the same amount of resources while offering much more features.
To sum up:
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1. AdGuard blocks ads up before they are loaded into the browser.
2. AdGuard really saves traffic used by you.
3. AdGuard works in any browser.
4. AdGuard can remove ads from Skype, uTorrent and other applications.
5. AdGuard helps to protect you from viruses and scams.
The most powerful and the fastest content blocker, used by over a million people. Lifehacker titled it as The Best Ad Blocker. Essential app for anyone who uses Safari.
Unlike other adblock apps, we can't see what sites you visit and track you. That’s because 1Blocker is a native Safari content blocker, not a shady VPN server. We are supported entirely by our users, there’s no “acceptable ads” program.
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LOVED BY CUSTOMERS
1Blocker made MacStories’ list of Must-Have Apps 2015 Edition. It has been also featured in The New York Times, TechCrunch, and many more.
• “I like 1Blocker enough that I’ve stopped thinking about blockers.” - John Gruber, Daring Fireball.
• “Must have app for all iOS users.”
• “Does exactly what you want it to do, and the customer support is fantastic. Highly recommended ad blocker.”
• “Must have app for all iOS users.”
• “Does exactly what you want it to do, and the customer support is fantastic. Highly recommended ad blocker.”
WHY DO YOU NEED 1BLOCKER
- Block annoying ads (adblock) -
Ads have become a total disaster on websites by ruining the browsing experience. No one likes to see ads that pop over the entire screen.
Ads have become a total disaster on websites by ruining the browsing experience. No one likes to see ads that pop over the entire screen.
- Save battery, data and time -
Independent tests by Wirecutter, NY Times, and BrooksReview confirm that 1Blocker cuts data loaded by sites on average by over 50%.
Independent tests by Wirecutter, NY Times, and BrooksReview confirm that 1Blocker cuts data loaded by sites on average by over 50%.
- Protect yourself online -
Many corporations track your behavior and what sites you visit. Online ads are not safe and may serve you malware even on major sites like Forbes and Yahoo.
Many corporations track your behavior and what sites you visit. Online ads are not safe and may serve you malware even on major sites like Forbes and Yahoo.
- Improve your productivity -
Besides ads, webpages often contain distracting elements (like “You Might Also Like” and subscription boxes) that disturb your work flow and productivity.
Besides ads, webpages often contain distracting elements (like “You Might Also Like” and subscription boxes) that disturb your work flow and productivity.
FEATURES
1Blocker comes with almost 50 000 built-in blocker rules. It is very configurable.
• Block ads, trackers and other annoyances. Make browsing over 2x faster.
• Tap to hide any annoying content with our visual editor.
• Support sites you love by whitelisting them.
• Create your own custom blocker rules (hide elements, block sites and cookies).
• All your settings are synced over iCloud.
• Tap to hide any annoying content with our visual editor.
• Support sites you love by whitelisting them.
• Create your own custom blocker rules (hide elements, block sites and cookies).
• All your settings are synced over iCloud.
1Blocker is also available in the Mac App Store.
HOW IS 1BLOCKER BETTER THAN OTHERS
We believe 1Blocker is better than anything else available. Here is why:
• We don’t make deals with advertisers.
• We don’t and technically can’t track our users.
• We have no customer data to sell.
• We are bootstrapped and self-funded. No investors. Made by a tiny two-person team.
• We don’t and technically can’t track our users.
• We have no customer data to sell.
• We are bootstrapped and self-funded. No investors. Made by a tiny two-person team.
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While most other adblock apps block content by filtering elements of an already downloaded page, 1Blocker uses native Safari content blocker technology (API) to tell Safari in advance what should be blocked. This vastly improves efficiency, doesn’t slow down Safari, and saves battery life.
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The free version of 1Blocker allows one group of blocker rules (e.g. 'Block Ads' or 'Block Trackers') to be used at the same time. So if you just want to use adblock, you can do that without upgrading to Premium. To be able to activate multiple groups of blockers simultaneously, in-app purchase is required.
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