AdLock

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Country: Cyprus (CY)
Founded: 2017
Developer: AdLock Limited (Cyprus)
Pricing: Freemium ($3.50/mo to $2.60/yr per device)
Open source: No
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Edge

Indexes

Ad Blockers

Overview

AdLock is an ad-blocking application that filters ads, trackers, and malicious scripts across browsers and apps on multiple platforms. It targets users seeking comprehensive ad removal, including in-app ads on YouTube, Skype, and games, with system-level blocking in premium versions. Key distinctions include no 'acceptable ads' policy, multi-device licensing for up to 5 devices, and features like DNS blocking and secure browsing.¹²⁴

Key Features

System-wide Ad Blocking - Blocks ads in browsers, apps like YouTube, Skype, uTorrent, and games on premium plans.
YouTube Ad Blocking - Filters video ads in YouTube website, embedded videos, and mobile app.
Anti-Tracking - Stops trackers, cookies, analytics scripts, and cryptocurrency mining scripts.
DNS Blocking - Prevents ad-serving domains at the network level.
Secure Surfing - Scans links against Google's Safe Browsing database for malicious sites.
Customizable Filters - Allows user-defined rules for ad blocking.
Data Savings - Reduces bandwidth and speeds up page loads by eliminating ad content.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free Version	Free	Basic browser extension ad blocking.
Premium (1 device, 1 year)	$49.99/year	Full system-wide blocking for 1 device.
Premium (5 devices, 1 year)	$29.99/year	Full protection across 5 devices.
Premium (5 devices, 5 years)	$2.60/mo ($156 total)	Long-term full protection for 5 devices.

Platforms & Requirements

Available as apps for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge. Requires one license for up to 5 devices across platforms; iOS version may slow device speed and occasionally fail to block all in-app ads per user reports. Minimal system resources used, but full protection needs premium subscription.¹²⁵

Integrations & Ecosystem

Google Safe Browsing
EasyList filter database
Custom filter lists
DNS-level ad domains
Browser extension APIs (Chrome/Firefox/Edge)
Export block logs

Alternatives

App	Difference
AdGuard	Outperforms AdLock slightly in ad blocking tests; offers similar system-wide protection but with stronger web tracking defense.⁸
uBlock Origin	Free and open-source browser extension; lacks system-wide app blocking but highly efficient in browsers.
Total Adblock	Includes VPN and antivirus alongside ad blocking; higher cost but broader security features.⁷

Reputation

AdLock receives praise for effective ad blocking, especially YouTube and in-app ads, ease of use, privacy focus without data selling, and multi-platform support.¹²³ Criticisms include performance slowdowns on iOS, inconsistent full protection after purchase, and over-blocking that kills video streaming on some sites.⁵⁶ It scores high in independent tests for pop-ups, banners, trackers, but trails slightly behind top competitors like AdGuard.⁸

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