# Ad Buster - The Ad Blocker — user reviews > 73 indexed App Store user reviews of Ad Buster by ZODTTD LLC, rated 4.10/5 from 169 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-buster-the-ad-blocker/id1048431763/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-buster-the-ad-blocker/id1048431763.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 121 · 4★ 9 · 3★ 7 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 28 ## What do users think of Ad Buster? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Works as advertised - 🚀 Blocks ads effectively - 👍 Easy to use - 👍 Great value (when free) - 👍 Excellent replacement for other blockers - 👍 Blocks ads in apps - 👍 Blocks ads in Safari - 👍 Peace of mind - 👍 Saves time - 👍 Reliable ad blocker - 👍 Customisable **Cons** - 🐛 Fails to block ads on certain websites/apps - 🐛 No longer works as it used to - 🐛 Ads still appear in YouTube - 🐛 Ads still appear in games - 🐛 Not compatible with other browsers (Arc, Firefox) - 🐛 Not blocking in-app ads - 🐛 Ads appearing between game plays - 🐛 Doesn't work with iOS 14.5 - 🐛 Not blocking all ads - 🐛 Ads in text messages - 🐛 Not blocking ads in games - 🐛 Poor performance - 🐛 Doesn't block ads in apps as well as Safari - 🐛 Updated version problematic - 🐛 Cannot permanently delete - 🐛 Cookie request pop-ups still appear **Commonly reported bugs** - Failing to work on certain websites - Not blocking ads in weather app - New York Times ads visible - Doesn't work on Gamma game - Ads running when GAMMA emulator app starts - Pop-up ads from YouTube - Option to enable Ad Buster not present in content blockers - Not blocking most in-app ads - Ad blocker doesn't work - Ads creeping back into most apps - Ads between every game play - Doesn't work with iOS 14.5 - Ads in text messages - Doesn't work with YouTube - Ads on Words with Friends - Doesn't work for Youtube - Not blocking any ads in games - Many ads are not blocked - Doesn't block ads in apps - Updated version disables ad blocker without full VPN access - Does not block ads in other apps - Cookie request pop-ups on many sites **Most requested features** - Update software to block new ads - Fix ad blocking in YouTube app - Fix ad blocking in games - Allow use with other browsers like Arc or Firefox - Fix ad blocking for iOS 14.5 and later - Improve blocking of in-app ads - Address ads appearing between game plays - Provide support for issues - Allow disabling of cookie request pop-ups ## Newest reviews (10 of 73) ### 2/5 — Used to work- NO SUPPORT! *2024-10-30* This app used to work pretty well though it’s always required cutting/reporting of some ads in certain websites but lately it’s been failing to work. It never blocks ads in my weather app anymore though it used to. I have tried reaching out to the developer for help but they never reply. So basically it’s hit or miss with more misses lately and no support! Very disappointing since it was a good ad blocker before. ### 3/5 — Not work *2024-05-20, version 2.1.0* I give this app 3 stars because it blocks some adds but I still pop up adds from YouTube and you can’t use this app for other browsers like arc or Firefox. ### 5/5 — Peace of mind in one swipe! *2022-05-25* The download took longer than the install! Seriously, it was THAT easy. After only a handful of days using Ad Buster it has blocked over 32,000 ad requests and busted several thousand. UPDATE: 100% better than Apple’s attempt at a VPN. ### 5/5 — Great blocker *2022-03-12, version 2.1.0* Had it now for over a month, 6912 ads blocked ### 2/5 — This was the best ad buster *2021-10-07* I found this not too long ago after another one I had ceased to work now here I am again in the same spot now this one no longer works with my game. I get so tired of paying for apps only for them to later not do as promised. ### 1/5 — No longer removes ads *2021-05-15, version 2.1.0* Ads have crept back into most apps. Tried to contact developer through the app three times in last three weeks with no response. App appears to be abandoned. ### 1/5 — Stopping ads *2021-05-12, version 2.1.0* It worked fine for about a month. Then an ad would sneak through about once a day. NOW ads are there between EVERY Game play! I have tried contacting “Adbuster” to no avail. Not sure what todo next, just very unhappy. ### 3/5 — Awesome adblocker *2021-05-08* Great **Developer response:** Thank youuuu! Ad Buster keeps getting better and better. Feel free to contact us via the app with any feedback :) ### 1/5 — It doesn't work with iOS 14.5 *2021-05-02, version 2.1.0* I will give it 5 stars when the app is updated ### 5/5 — D D *2021-03-11* Thank you guys your the best ad buster I’m going to share with all my friends and family I’m not just saying it but you guys are brilliant thank you everyone should have this app it’s worth every penny trust me it’s brilliant I don’t get any of these horrible ads on videos and games and music love you guys ❤️💯💯 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — What Happened???? UPDATE! *2024-07-17* What I wanted and needed for annoying ads and those embedded ones too in most Apps. However, some long WAPO generated ads still come through on their App. Now it’s the New York Times ads have just became visible after years! Update your software! ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2024-06-06, version 2.1.0* doesn't work on Gamma game, your own company's app, trash ### 1/5 — STILL HAS ADS *2024-05-25, version 2.1.0* Got this just for GAMMA emulator apps and still has ads Running when the app is started. ### 1/5 — Not working *2024-05-16, version 2.1.0* It is not blocking ads on you tube HELP!! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2024-05-13, version 2.1.0* I go to open the content blockersThe option to enable Ad Buster is not there ### 1/5 — No Function for this *2024-05-13, version 2.1.0* Also many ad ### 1/5 — Blocking *2024-03-05, version 2.1.0* Not blocking most in app ads ### 1/5 — Don’t buy *2024-01-04* I don’t know if I did anything wrong but the ad blocker doesn’t work ### 1/5 — Not functioning *2022-04-17, version 2.1.0* I paid this app in hopping that it will work, turn on all the option even allow the vpn to connect, open up safari (after closing the safari app completely) and it did not even block any ads. Other free adblock that i try can block a few ads on safari but this app did not even do the bare minimum. What the use for the vpn? to block ads or just to filter all the internet traffic to your server so that you can steal user data? So i want my money back please. ### 1/5 — This worked great at first but…. *2021-05-29* This was working great at first. Best purchase I ever made in the App Store… then iOS 14.5 beta I started getting all the ads again. I reached out to support and was told a fix is coming well iOS 14.5 is live and still all the ads… I hired I’m on the look for another ads blocking app… ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Ad Buster *2026-03-01, version 2.1.0* Awesome App keep if free and keep it going. It’s amazing!! ### 5/5 — Best Ad Buster *2025-01-18, version 2.1.0* Can’t go wrong with this spookiness.. ### 5/5 — Any ZodTTD product is 10* *2024-09-27* An absolute spectacular product that simply works as advertised, and often better. ### 5/5 — Great! *2024-05-17, version 2.1.0* Awesome! ### 5/5 — I cant update *2023-12-26, version 2.1.0* Filter update error ### 5/5 — So far so good! *2023-08-20* So far the best ad blocker I’ve found since my previous favorite changed their algorithm and stopped working in-app. This has been an excellent replacement and is easy to turn off when something is blocked that I actually need to see. Definitely recommended. ### 5/5 — Great App *2023-08-12* Don’t update! I lost ad blocking within games and those ads are so numerous and disgusting So I ask the developers to PLEASE give us ad blocking inside games such as June’s Journey hidden object game on the iOS devices thank you in advance ### 5/5 — Awsome *2022-11-28, version 2.1.0* Great 👍 ### 5/5 — Works Quite Well *2022-09-25* What I wanted and needed for annoying ads and those embedded ones too in Apps. However, some long WAPO generated ads still come through on their App. But overall it’s the best I’ve found to meet my visual needs. ### 5/5 — Blocks Ads in-App!!! *2022-07-20* No more pesky ads popping up on my kids while they play their games and apps on their iPads! Thank You! --- *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 2026-09-03.*