Many of us find advertising annoying. It reaches us everywhere: on radio, television, in newspapers, on billboards or information boards, and in Lately and on mobile devices. Modern smartphones and tablets require full-fledged operation, which is actively used by software developers and marketers. The audience for mobile advertising is truly huge: it covers all segments of the population and age categories. But given the limitations mobile traffic, not always high quality The Internet and the insufficient power of mobile devices, as well as the intrusiveness of advertisers, most users are trying to get rid of advertising.
If on a computer everything is simple in this matter, then on Android or iOS it is somewhat more complicated. Google and Apple are actively cracking down on ad-blocking apps, removing many of them from their app stores, yet they continue to exist.
We provide a review of the best ad blocking apps for Android and iOS.
First, let's determine what types of advertising mobile users may encounter. Android devices and iOS.
Banners at the top or bottom of the window. They can be either static, constantly displaying content, or dynamic, appearing and disappearing from time to time.
Pop-up window. When you start or close the program, advertising runs in full screen. Sometimes it may contain videos.
Menu element. For example, it may offer to buy additional features.
In the browser. Similarly, as on a computer, you see advertising information that site owners place on their resources.
There are other options that are more than informational. Advertising of any kind takes up device resources and slows down the loading of web pages, in addition, consuming additional traffic.
Ad blocking on Android
Adblock Plus
This is a mobile solution for Android from the world-famous developer of a plugin for computer browsers. Allows you to block ads in the browser and other applications. Uses the same blocking subscriptions as on PC.
The program is very simple to configure. Its capabilities will depend on the availability of root rights. When they are, blocking will be done by changing the hosts file. In this case, advertising will be removed both via Wi-Fi and Mobile Internet. If they are absent, you need to configure a proxy server in the network settings. It will only work via Wi-Fi.
Download the application from the official website by clicking on the inconspicuous link Download Adblock Plus for Android https://adblockplus.org/en/android-install. Then turn it on by clicking the button in the menu, download the subscription you are interested in, allow or block the display of unobtrusive advertising. Advanced settings allow you to select the type of lock, depending on the presence of root.
AdAway
An application that removes unwanted content from Android applications and browsers. Claimed to remove 99% of advertising. Since blocking is done by , root rights are required. Without them, the program will not work. It is possible to create white and black lists to regulate advertising sources. Ads on mobile networks may not be completely removed.
After launching the application, click “Download files and apply ad blocking”, wait until the download is completed and restart the tablet. Before deleting, disable blocking in the program menu. The latest version can be downloaded from the F-Droid website https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway, an analogue of the Play Store.
Adguard
An excellent application for removing ads in browsers, and for an additional fee in other applications. A VPN connection is created for your protection, so you don't need root to work. You can delete content, block buttons social networks. The settings allow you to select the algorithm and filtering mode. Free version will only protect browsers, while for 129 rubles a year you can block ads in other applications and games, enable anti-phishing to protect against scammers, get improved filters and better technical support. You can download it from the official website https://adguard.com/ru/adguard-android/install.html.
Ad blocking on iOS
On iOS the situation is not so rosy. You can only block ads in browsers, while applications will continue to show them. What’s noteworthy is that in iOS 9 such support appeared at the system level. Special extensions for the Safari browser have been introduced. Thanks to this, ad blockers officially appeared in the AppStore. All of them are enabled as follows: Settings - Safari - Content blocking rules, after which you need to activate the installed application. The only difference between them is the customization options and the quality of content blocking.
Crystal
Of course, best app to block ads on iOS. The program filters most of the unwanted content and increases the number of users several times. It does not contain any settings at all, everything works fine without them. If something is not filtered somewhere, you can send a link to the developer through the program interface.
Adguard
Great app for blocking ads on iOS. Filters content, speeds up page loading and protects your privacy. Over 50 filters optimized for Safari are available. There is a white and black list setting, regional filters, removal of social network buttons and various counters.
1Blocker
An ad blocking application for iOS with a huge number of personalized settings. You can customize almost individually each element from a list of more than 7,000 units. Reduces traffic consumption by half, reducing battery consumption. For advanced users this will be the best choice, since you can very finely tune the filter.
Browsers with a built-in ad blocker
We have included this item in a separate list, since such browsers are developed for both Android and iOS. Whether you are not satisfied with the standard Safari browser or you don’t want to rack your brains with hacking Android, then download one of these browsers. The most popular of them are UCBrowser, AdBlock Browser, Firefox with the AdBlock Plus extension. We will not describe in detail the advantages and disadvantages of each of them. Their common feature- blocking ads on websites without additional system settings and software installation.
Conclusion
If you are annoyed by advertising while using your phone, install one of the applications from our review. Android owners have a little more options if they have root rights, but on iOS all blockers have official support Apple and are freely distributed through the AppStore.
Which software do you use? We would be very grateful if you could leave a comment after reading.
It has been proven that when using an application with advertising, 75% of energy is spent on advertising alone. And all this is because all free applications have a system robot with advertising. When installing free applications On Android, many users are annoyed by advertisements.
Android is the most popular operating system for smartphones. If you own such a device, then you know how many banners, teasers, pop-ups and even videos you have to deal with.
- Advertising is the same operation that uses RAM, and therefore consumes battery power;
- The likelihood of catching malware and viruses is much higher;
- Automatic advertising updates consume traffic, which is often limited.
With the advent of publicity, programmers were found who developed a program for blocking ads on Android. By installing a blocker on your smartphone or tablet, you will remove it from applications, websites and games.
Naturally, it would be wrong to completely disable advertising, because it is at the expense of advertising that our favorite sites and developers develop. Its presence allows us to play games for free and download required applications. But sometimes such a need arises. Therefore, let's look at ad blockers for Android.
AdAway app blocks ads in a few clicks
A simple application that blocks the path to the advertising provider’s server in a few clicks. Even a beginner can understand the principle of its operation.
Main advantages:
- convenience and ease of use;
- updates are checked automatically;
- finds unblocked advertisements;
- convenient and understandable description of the application;
- adapted for Russian language.
The disadvantages include:
- impossibility of application in Google Play;
- requires Root rights;
- Some advertising is still present.
AdFree - one of the first blocking applications
The application checks and corrects the hosts file, in which the addresses and IPs of advertising servers are entered, and the path to them is blocked. Then you configure the utility in a special window and forget about its presence.
Advantages:
- ideally blocks most advertising;
- simple and intuitive interface;
- updated automatically;
- Russified.
Flaws:
- there are no exception settings, so sometimes it treats some services as advertising and blocks access to them;
- not on Google Play;
- Requires Root rights for installation.
Now windows will not pop up on the screen and there will be no need to click on unnecessary links.
AdBlock - removes ads on the tablet
Adblock is an analogue of a program for a computer. After installing it on your tablet or smartphone, it automatically blocks ads. Moreover, if you have root rights, all traffic is filtered, but if you don’t have them, then set up a proxy server on your tablet.
Interestingly, it does not work on all devices.
AdBlock launched their web browser - AdBlock Browser
You can browse websites in your browser without any advertising. It allows you to optimally consume traffic and save battery power. You can download it for free.
NetGuard works without root rights
Another blocker. Its advantageous difference from others is that the application operates without root rights. But it also performs its functions worse; it’s impossible to turn off all advertising.
In essence, this is a simple firewall that allows you to deny access to applications. Its advantages include the ability to download for free on Google Play. To block ads in auto mode, you need to purchase an extended version of this program.
LuckyPatcher will save you from any pop-ups
This application will save you from advertising and can remove the permission check to use the game. Moreover, you yourself decide in which application to block it. The implementation of all functionality also requires root rights. The program allows you to create clones of applications.
Best ad blocker for Android
Oddly enough, the AdFree application, which was one of the first to be created, remains the best ad blocker today. AdAway for Android is not much inferior. The operating principle of these programs is virtually the same. They differ only in the size of the database.
Owners of mobile devices with root rights will be able to try out their functionality. In their absence, you will have to be content with the simple NetGuard utility, which performs its role noticeably worse.
NetGuard is a good firewall for Android that allows you to block Internet access for everyone installed program. Not long ago, a new feature appeared - blocking ads by filtering traffic without . How to activate ad blocking in this firewall - read our short instruction article.
To begin with, it is worth noting that the ad blocking function in NetGuard is available in the application version from the official project page on GitHub. The variation on Google Play does not have such capabilities, since ad blockers no longer allow ad blockers to enter the catalog. On Trashbox, the name indicates those versions of NetGuard that contain ad blocking.
Instructions for activating ad blocking in NetGuard
So. The application has been downloaded and installed. Open NetGuard and go to settings without activating the firewall.
We are looking for an item "Traffic filter" and activate it with the toggle switch. The program will warn you about possible battery consumption, but it is insignificant.
After that, look for the item in the menu “Download hosts file” and click on it. NetGuard will automatically download the hosts file with most of the addresses from which advertisements are usually downloaded. Loading traffic from them will be blocked. Alternative hosts files can be found on GitHub, downloaded from there and imported into the application.
Next, return to the main menu of the application and activate it with a toggle switch in the upper left corner. The program will start working when the key icon (VPN) appears in the top bar, and the indicator next to the toggle switch takes the form of the NetGuard icon, not hourglass. After activation, it is advisable to wait 5–10 minutes - during this time all DNS addresses will be updated.
Later we check the operation of the blocker. Open a test page on the official NetGuard website. If the test displays “Ad Blocking Works,” this means that the blocking is working.
Left - before blocking, right - after
To clearly see this, go to some popular site with big amount advertising, for example - zaycev.net.
Also see our video instructions for activating ad blocking in NetGuard:
This article discusses several ways to get rid of ads in games and applications on Android. Moreover, both users with root rights and those without them have the opportunity to remove advertising.
First of all, let's look at methods that require root rights. Without them, removing ads will be somewhat more difficult, but most importantly, it’s possible. In the latter case, you can get rid of advertising on devices connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi.
By the way, we wrote a post about how you can remove advertising from websites. More details in.
How to remove ads on Android using Adblock Plus
For the Adblock Plus app to work, you need to root your device. This can be done either using special programs:
- Kingo Android Root ()
- Unlock Root()
- frameroot()
- vroot()
When rooting is done, download the Adblock Plus .apk file from the link below and install the application following the instructions.
Then open it and give Adblock root access.
Also pay attention to the “Acceptable updates” item. Initially it is enabled, meaning some unobtrusive advertising is allowed. If you want to remove all advertising, uncheck this box. But it’s better not to do this, appreciate the work of the developers!
How to remove ads on Android using AdAway
This application also requires root access to remove ads on Android.
When you open AdAway, the program will show that the ad blocker is disabled. Click on this item, after which the download of the files necessary for the application will begin.
At the end, a message will appear that all components have been downloaded and you need to restart the device for the changes to take effect. Click “Yes”, after which your smartphone or tablet will reboot.
Now, when you open AdAway, “Enabled” will appear at the top, and all advertising from games, applications and the browser will disappear.
To return ads, click the "Disable Ad Blocker" button. AdAway will begin restoring the “hosts” file to the default, after which a message will again appear that you need to restart your device. Click “Yes” and the new changes will take effect.
Removing ads from games and applications without root rights
Adblock Plus can also work with non-rooted devices connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi. To do this, you will have to configure a proxy server.
1. Launch the application. At the top, click “Customize.”
2. The “Proxy Settings” window will appear, where in the last paragraph we are interested in 2 parameters: “Proxy host name localhost” and “Proxy port 2020”. At the bottom, click the "Open Wi-Fi Settings" button.
3. You will be taken to Wi-Fi settings. Hold your finger on the access point until an additional menu appears.
4. Select "Change Network".
5. Check the box next to “Advanced settings”.
6. Select Proxy Server and a list of available options will appear. Click Manual.
7. Enter the data obtained in step 2 and click “Save”.
Aggressive advertising is gradually moving from television channels in Internet. It appears in the form of banners, pop-ups or additional buttons in applications, annoying and confusing the user. But this problem can be solved once and for all with the help of applications that will help remove and completely disable advertising on Android devices.
Why do pop-up ads appear in games and programs?
Owners of popular websites sell advertising space to organizations wishing to promote their services. Developers release applications that are free for users and publish them on Play Store. To recoup their work, they embed ad units into games and programs and sell them to advertisers. The more popular the application, the more income it generates.
The banner is located at the bottom of the screen - the user can close it
How to disable and block using applications
Dozens of applications have been created to block ads. They cannot be downloaded from the Play Store because they violate Google's policies. Each program is available on the developer's official website, some of them require root access to work correctly.
Obtaining root rights on an Android smartphone or tablet
Effective root access expands the functionality of Android and allows other applications to make adjustments to the operation of the smartphone or tablet. Get root rights you can use the programs Kingo Android Root, Farmaroot, Vroot and others. Brief instructions To root using Kingo Android Root:
The application requests access to Superuser rights
In the smartphone menu you will see a new SuperSU Free item, which is responsible for providing root access to applications.
AdBlock Plus
Adblock Plus app does not require root access. This is a popular ad blocker in applications and browsers, works with Android and other operating systems. Instructions for using the program:
Photo gallery: setting up AdBlock Plus
You can go to the network settings directly from the AdBlock Plus application. The proxy server will have to be configured manually through the network settings of your smartphone or tablet. Enable filtering and uncheck the “Allowed applications” option
After all actions, advertising will be blocked - you can enjoy “clean” applications. Points 2–5 are relevant for Android versions 4.2 and higher. Not available in Android 3.x manual setting proxy servers. Owners of such smartphones will need to root the device for AdBlock Plus to work.
AdGuard
Free version AdGuard applications blocks advertising in browsers, as well as fraudulent and phishing resources. To hide ad units in programs and games, you will need to purchase an additional key. The application works without root rights, filtering parameters are configured in the program menu. You can create a “white list” of sites you trust. To activate the AdGuard blocker, download the program, open it and click the green enable button. To configure filtering, click the button in the form of three dots in the upper right corner of the screen and select “White List”.
The program starts with one button
AdAway
The developers claim that the AdAway program eliminates 99% of advertising. The application prevents programs from sending requests to ad servers. Requires root rights. At the same time, with the help mobile networks A smaller percentage of advertisements are blocked. To enable the blocker, follow the instructions:
There are only two buttons in the application - to activate and disable the blocking
To remove the block, go to the application and click “Unblock”.
Video: blocking ads on your phone with AdAway
LuckyPatcher
The program scans installed applications, checks for license availability and file integrity, and also hides advertising. LuckyPatcher requires availabilityroot access and installationBusybox. To disable advertising using Lucky Patcher, follow the instructions:
If the method does not work, go to Lucky Patcher again and select “Remove Advertising Activities”.
Be sure to make a copy of the game or program for which you plan to hide ad units. Lucky Patcher can damage the internal files of the application, as a result of which it will not start.
Video: How to block ads using the Lucky Patcher app
AdFree
Affordable and easy to use, AdFree blocks ads when the user is rooted. The program operates in applications and browsers, takes up little space and allows you to create white and black lists of resources. To block ads:
NetGuard
NetGuard is a well-known firewall that latest versions which has an ad blocking feature added. The application is available in a truncated version on the Play Market - download full program You can use the blocker from the developer’s website. To set up ad protection:
You can configure traffic filtering in the application
To verify the effectiveness of the program, visit an online resource with a large number of advertising windows and banners.
Block persistent ads manually
How to get rid of intrusive content in browsers
Ad blockers are application-specific and do not completely remove intrusive ads from browsers. If advertising on website pages persists with an active blocker, install additional extensions on your smartphone.
Firefox
The Firefox browser works perfectly with the AdBlock Plus extension and does not require installation additional programs. Install and launch the application and enjoy the absence of advertising.
Opera
Restart the gadget and the browser will be cleared of advertisements.
UC Browser
UC Browser was developed by Chinese engineers for lazy Android device owners. The application has a built-in blocker AdBlock advertising, as well as an optimizer appearance Internet pages. The browser successfully hides ad units and formats the page content taking into account the user's screen parameters. At the same time, the program retains all the functions inherent in other browsers: download manager, browsing history, optimization for night and day surfing the Internet.
Prevention of the appearance of advertising banners and windows
The only way to prevent in-app advertising is by using blockers. However, more and more often, users are faced with pop-up banners caused by a virus. How to distinguish built-in advertising from viral advertising:
If you suspect that your smartphone or tablet contains viral advertising, install an anti-virus program - Kaspersky Internet Security, McAfee, Dr. Web or other - and run a full scan of the device. Delete the files detected by the antivirus. To prevent the appearance of viral advertising, leave the antivirus turned on and check your device periodically.
Do not use several ad blocking applications on Android at the same time - they will conflict with each other, using similar operating algorithms. Test the proposed options and choose the one that best suits your smartphone or tablet.
