# Ad Blocker VPN & DNS – Blokada — user reviews > 350 indexed App Store user reviews of Ad Blocker VPN & DNS by Blocka AB, rated 3.90/5 from 9,475 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-blocker-vpn-and-dns-blokada/id1508341781/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-blocker-vpn-and-dns-blokada/id1508341781.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 6,266 · 4★ 544 · 3★ 277 · 2★ 233 · 1★ 2,155 ## What do users think of Ad Blocker VPN & DNS? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Effective ad blocker - 🚀 Works well for streaming apps like Crunchyroll - 🔒 Secure VPN functionality **Cons** - 💰 Switched to paid subscription model - 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues - 🔋 Can drain battery life - 🤔 Unclear free trial policies **Commonly reported bugs** - VPN randomly disconnects - Blocks legitimate services unintentionally **Most requested features** - Bring back free version - Allow whitelisting of certain apps - Improve communication with users about changes ## Newest reviews (10 of 350) ### 4/5 — Used to work, no more *2026-05-14, version 26.2.1* I used this app for years. Today it quit working. I’m looking at a BUNCH of ads all over the place where there used to be none. Not good. UPDATE: after trying all kinds of things, and manually adding a bunch of URLs to be blocked, but they were ignored, I totally uninstalled the app. Then I reinstalled it again. And reset all of the various permissions and other settings to make it work. After that, the ads no longer appeared. For some reason the app got confused and stopped working. The only way to kickstart it to work again was to install it again. The app has options to contact developer. It throws you into a useless chatbot. It told me to run some test. I ran that test and scored 100%. According to their system, all ads were blocked. But I was looking at a bunch of ads all over the place. UPDATE #2: it quit working again. Ads all over the place. It is not a configuration problem. The app is losing the connection to the DNS so DNS requests are not going through Blokada. I uninstalled the app and reinstalled it and it all works again like it should. ### 4/5 — Works well but pricey *2026-05-04, version 26.2.1* The app works unexpectedly well it blocked every add in all my mobile game and the only negative points is that it is pretty pricey ### 4/5 — Used to work, no more *2026-04-30, version 26.2.1* I used this app for years. Today it quit working. I’m looking at a BUNCH of ads all over the place where there used to be none. Not good. UPDATE: after trying all kinds of things, and manually adding a bunch of URLs to be blocked, but they were ignored, I totally uninstalled the app. Then I reinstalled it again. And reset all of the various permissions and other settings to make it work. After that, the ads no longer appeared. For some reason the app got confused and stopped working. The only way to kickstart it to work again was to install it again. The app has options to contact developer. It throws you into a useless chatbot. It told me to run some test. I ran that test and scored 100%. According to their system, all ads were blocked. But I was looking at a bunch of ads all over the place. ### 1/5 — Unnecessary *2026-01-04, version 25.4.21* I remember using this app way back and I used to get the best out of it. Every ad was blocked but I don’t know when they updated this to where I HAVE to buy some type of subscription to even use it. This is do stupid and obviously they got money hungry. Immediately deleted. ### 2/5 — Stopped working *2026-01-04, version 25.4.21* Worked for a year, now it does nothing. I have all blockers turned on and the logs are only showing occasional items blocked ### 5/5 — Keep it up *2025-12-17, version 25.4.21* The best ad blocker I've ever seen. I've tried some other apps but this is surely the best ### 1/5 — False advertisement *2025-12-17, version 25.4.21* In the ad, it says that this is free but you gotta pay. I really need an ad blocker so bad it also says that it’s not for my OS make it free again or I’ll be so mad. You really should do it. ### 1/5 — BRUH *2025-11-01, version 25.3.21* I downloaded this for blocking ads in my games, but apparently it’s not free. It’s free on the App Store, but as soon as I tried to turn it on, I knew it was not the answer. ### 4/5 — Freezes *2025-10-30, version 25.3.21* When the app works it works great. But ever since they added the 5 min timer to turn off protector for 5 min, my app stays on the loading screen and won’t show the power button anymore and I can’t toggle my VPN on or off ### 5/5 — Genial *2025-09-07* Der beste Blocker für Werbung und Tracking. Ich nutze diesen Dienst auf meinem iPhone und Mac und bin sehr zufrieden! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Complete Disappointment — Don’t Waste Your Time or Money *2026-08-13, version 26.2.22* Try everything as the app instructions. It doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2026-08-08, version 26.2.22* The extension can’t turn on ### 1/5 — It’s a Scam; The App is Lying *2026-07-20, version 26.2.22* When I installed this app and entered in it, like, 3 seconds later, the app said: “No more ads, Seriously.” and then, when I entered a game, a lot of ads stated jumping in the game and it was REALLY interrupting my gaming. And no, I’m not lying, OK? Now I’m SOOOOOOO DYING to install an all-app ad blocker. 😫😢 ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2026-05-19, version 26.2.8* Doesn’t work ### 1/5 — FIX THE DAMN APP *2026-05-02, version 26.2.1* At this point, I will not be renewing my subscription. I canceled it. It’s no way that I’m having consistent issues with the ad blocker. These issues are too frequent for my liking. I purchased the ad blocker to remove ads from one game that I play and the ads still keep breaking through. You have one job. One job for one app only. It takes them days to even acknowledge the issue and when they do acknowledge it they keep making it seem like the companies are outsmarting them. Fix the ad blocker. It should not be coming through an ad blocker. Period. I don’t wanna hear excuses when I’m paying for service. ### 1/5 — Garage *2026-04-29, version 26.2.1* I’m paying for an app that used to work now it doesn’t block anything total rip off do not use ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2026-03-29, version 26.1.16* Got this because it claims to block ads in games and apps. I tried multiple games and got ads in all of them. I see ads on the YouTube app and on the website on Google Chrome. Saw a review from 4 years ago that said this app was free. Now it costs money. I’d pay $20 a year for this if it actually worked. Apparently it allows all ads at first and you have to manually go in and block every single source of ads after you already viewed one from that app. It should be that it blocks all ads automatically and you can go in and allow them from certain places if you want… Anyway, it’s still not working. I went to advanced settings and turned on all the random named vague ad blocker things and even restarted my phone, but I’m still seeing ads. It claims it has blocked 72 ads so far, but I’m still getting every ad. What am I doing wrong? Or is the app just a scam? ### 1/5 — Money *2026-03-02, version 26.1.1* I thought it was free but you have to pay a subscription ### 1/5 — Yahtzee *2026-01-18, version 26.1.1* Yahtzee issue again! Please fix. Ads. ### 1/5 — Bad *2026-01-06, version 25.4.21* ADWARE!!! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Live saver for chai users *2026-08-17, version 26.2.22* This vpn actually blocks ads, especially for chai ai. I am so great full thank you, and you also get a week of premium for free ### 5/5 — Does the Job! *2026-06-08, version 26.2.12* Haven’t seen an ad since downloading the app. Makes such a difference! ### 5/5 — Soran *2026-04-29, version 26.2.1* Gardy ### 5/5 — The best app ever *2026-04-04, version 26.1.16* The moment you install it block the ad immediately. ### 5/5 — Must have App *2026-03-29, version 26.1.16* This app is so useful. It blocks almost all the ads and even if it doesn’t learn from the app, it didn’t block. Download this if you want add free content or if you’re sick and tired of constant ads trust me you’ll love it. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ### 5/5 — Needs an update *2026-02-03, version 26.1.1* Since iOS launched the 26.2.1 update Blokada vpn & dns 6 needs an update as the vpn lags or doesn’t work or disappears altogether! ### 5/5 — Great job *2026-01-21, version 26.1.1* when I got it set up it started working perfectly 💯 ### 5/5 — Best ad blocker yet *2026-01-01, version 25.4.21* I love this and works as advertised and best decision I’ve made ### 5/5 — Lol *2025-12-30, version 25.4.21* It was super easy to use and get started on. ### 5/5 — Fixed *2025-12-21, version 25.4.21* Yahtzee issue fixed --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*