# AdSpamBlock - Ad Blocker — Adblock & Spam: Block Ads

> Ad blocker and spam detector for iOS apps and browsers. (iPhone/iPad app by WHATSTICKER APPS SRL.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adspamblock-ad-blocker/id1581743170 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 683 App Store ratings · 365 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2021-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-11-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adspamblock-ad-blocker/id1581743170/reviews.md

## What is AdSpamBlock?

AdSpamBlock is a made-in-Japan ad blocker and spam detector.
It frees you from phishing ads and annoying ads, in Safari, Chrome, Mail and your other apps.

STILL SEEING ADS? TURN OFF CONNECTIVITY ASSIST
- Why it happens: when Connectivity Assist (formerly Wi-Fi Assist) is on, iOS can switch your traffic to cellular data while Wi-Fi is unstable, and that traffic bypasses ad blocking
- How to fix it: go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Connectivity Assist and turn it off. You can also turn it off only for the Wi-Fi network you use
- AdSpamBlock warns you: when it detects this setting, the app lets you know on the Home screen and with a notification. You can run the check again anytime from Status > Check again for bypass
- Some ad networks may not be blocked: if ads keep appearing on a specific site, you can add it to your blacklist

KEY FEATURES
- One-tap protection: turn AdSpamBlock ON or OFF from the Home screen and see at a glance whether you are protected
- Wide filtering coverage: blocks ads in the background, not only in browsers such as Safari and Chrome but also in Mail and other apps
- Protection from harmful and spam ads: filters phishing ads and spam ads, so you are less likely to land on harmful pages
- Monitors ads and unauthorized tracking: beyond ads, it monitors and blocks tracking code that runs behind websites without your consent
- Block history: see which domains were blocked, how many times and when
- Web tracking detection history: see which tracking domains were detected, how many times and when
- Whitelist and blacklist: add a site to your whitelist to let it through, or to your blacklist to always block it
- Check that it is working: the Status screen in Settings shows whether ad blocking and the VPN connection are working, when the block list was last updated and how many sites you allowed
- Update and check in one place: update the block list and check again for bypass right from the Status screen

NOTES
- Because all traffic is filtered, the iOS data usage screen attributes the data usage of all apps to AdSpamBlock
- If Instagram shows an error, try deleting and reinstalling the Instagram app
- Requires iOS 15 or later

Subscribe to access the app's premium features. The subscription details are as follows:
- Duration: weekly or yearly
- Free trial: on selected subscriptions only
- Payment will be charged to your iTunes account once you confirm the purchase
- You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase
- Your subscription renews automatically unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
- The renewal cost is charged to your account within the 24 hours before the end of the current period
- When you cancel a subscription, it remains active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal is turned off, but the current subscription is not refunded
- Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription
Terms and Conditions: https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/iOS-AdSpamBlock-Terms-Conditions-40ccf6557a0880bf92ddc7e3b04930a4
Privacy Policy: https://magic-cake-e95.notion.site/iOS-AdSpamBlock-Privacy-Policy-40ccf6557a0880f7a950e137ec7e8f72
For any questions contact us at adspamblock.help@outlook.com

## Key features

- Blocks ads in browsers and apps
- Detects and blocks phishing ads
- Monitors and blocks web tracking
- Whitelist and blacklist functionality
- One-tap on/off toggle
- Block history and tracking history

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |


## What do users think of AdSpamBlock?

Reviews of AdSpamBlock are mostly positive: the Utilities app is rated 4.7/5 from 683 App Store ratings. What users like most: blocks ads across apps and websites effectively, completely free with no in-app purchases. Top complaints: excessive battery drain reported frequently, high mobile data consumption (multiple GB). Summarized from real user reviews.

**Pros**

- ✅ Blocks ads across apps and websites effectively
- 💰 Completely free with no in-app purchases
- 🎯 Works on multiple platforms beyond Safari
- ⚡ Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 🔄 Can be toggled on/off easily
- 🎮 Blocks game and app ads successfully
- 🐕 Cute mascot/design appreciated by users
- 🌍 Works in multiple languages and regions
- ⚙️ Whitelist/blacklist customization available
- 🔍 Blocks tracking and user profiling

**Cons**

- 🔋 Excessive battery drain reported frequently
- 📡 High mobile data consumption (multiple GB)
- 🐛 App randomly turns off unexpectedly
- 🌐 Slows down internet connection noticeably
- 📱 Causes device overheating issues
- ❌ Doesn't work on YouTube and streaming services
- ⚠️ Incompatible with some apps (JRE, banking apps)
- 🔌 Requires VPN which raises privacy concerns
- 📵 Leaves empty spaces where ads were blocked
- ⏱️ Occasionally stops working after iOS updates
- 🔄 Requires manual restart after phone reboot

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App turns off randomly without user action
- Internet connection drops intermittently (5 minutes recovery)
- Some websites become unreadable when enabled
- Barcode display fails in certain apps (JRE)
- Device overheating when app is active
- Automatic toggle activation despite being disabled
- App stops working after iOS updates
- Excessive background data usage even when idle
- Some ads still slip through despite being enabled
- Performance degradation on newer iPhone models

**Most requested features**

- Notification to remind users to turn app back on after restart
- Reduce battery consumption optimization
- Lower mobile data usage
- YouTube and streaming service ad blocking
- Prevent automatic shutoff
- Better compatibility with banking/payment apps
- Ability to care for the bulldog mascot
- Support for reward video ads (whitelist improvements)
- Reduce device heating

## Is AdSpamBlock safe?

AdSpamBlock - Ad Blocker appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for AdSpamBlock is 93 out of 100. This assessment is based on 683 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.7 out of 5. Of 683 App Store ratings, 92.7% point to a safe experience, 2.2% suggest some concerns, and 5.1% point to a risky experience.

## Is AdSpamBlock legit?

AdSpamBlock - Ad Blocker appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for AdSpamBlock is 95 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 365)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adspamblock-ad-blocker/id1581743170/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Genuinely works

*2026-10-19, version 1.8.5*

So happy it actually works but you have to keep the tab open for it to work (not mad abt that)

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-10-16, version 1.8.5*

It works perfectly for apps but not for *illegal* websites

### 3/5 — Better Pre27 Update

*2026-10-13, version 1.8.5*

I’ve had this app for over a year, and it was actually pretty good. Now with the 27 update it stopped being as good. It used to block ads from game apps and that was the best part for me.  It no longer does that and it seems kind of useless now

### 1/5 — N

*2026-10-09, version 1.8.5*

Not working

### 5/5 — Perfection.

*2026-10-08, version 1.8.5*

The app lives up to its name, nothing much to ask for.

### 5/5 — iOS 27で広告ブロックが効かなくなる問題への対処方法

*2026-10-04*

iOS 27にアップグレード後、広告ブロック機能が効かなくなった場合、以下の方法で解決できる可能性が高い。
1. 「設定」アプリを開き、「Wi-Fi」をタップする。
2. 「接続アシスト」をOFFにする。
3. 接続しているWi-Fiネットワークの横にある「ⓘ」マークをタップし、そちらの画面に「接続アシストを使用」のスイッチがあればOFFにする。
4. iPhoneの電源を一度完全に切り、10秒以上あけてから再起動する。

iOS 27で広告ブロックが効かなくなる問題は、デフォルトで有効化された「接続アシスト」機能が原因。
Wi-Fi接続時に失敗した通信や広告リクエストを、接続アシストが自動的にモバイル通信 (セルラー) 回線でリトライしてしまうため、広告ブロックがバイパスされてしまう。

### 5/5 — It works！

*2026-10-03, version 1.8.5*

Good app，works.Cute puppy

### 5/5 — THANK YOUUUUUUU

*2026-09-30, version 1.8.5*

THIS IS THE BEST ADBLOCKER EVER

### 3/5 — was good… now idk

*2026-09-23, version 1.8.4*

this app was great but then a week or so ago doesn’t stop the ads in my music app anymore. it does block a lot of stuff especially in safari but it worked for that app for a long time and was the reason why I downloaded this one

### 5/5 — iOS 27への対処法

*2026-09-22*

iOS 27にアップグレード後、広告ブロック機能が効かなくなった場合、以下の方法で解決できる可能性が高い。
1. 「設定」アプリを開き、「Wi-Fi」をタップする。
2. 「接続アシスト」をOFFにする。
3. 接続しているWi-Fiネットワークの横にある「ⓘ」マークをタップし、そちらの画面に「接続アシストを使用」のスイッチがあればOFFにする。
4. iPhoneの電源を一度完全に切り、10秒以上あけてから再起動する。

iOS 27で広告ブロックが効かなくなる問題は、デフォルトで有効化された「接続アシスト」機能が原因。
Wi-Fi接続時に失敗した通信や広告リクエストを、接続アシストが自動的にモバイル通信 (セルラー) 回線でリトライしてしまうため、広告ブロックがバイパスされてしまう。

## Frequently asked questions about AdSpamBlock

### Does AdSpamBlock have ads?

Yes, AdSpamBlock contains advertisements. As a free utility, it relies on ads to support its development and operation. Users can opt for a subscription to access premium features without ads.

### What is the subscription cost for AdSpamBlock?

AdSpamBlock offers both weekly and yearly premium subscriptions. The weekly plan costs $2.99 and includes a 7-day free trial, while the yearly plan is $29.99 and also includes a 7-day free trial.

### How do I cancel my AdSpamBlock subscription?

You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes account settings after purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What is the age rating for AdSpamBlock?

AdSpamBlock has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and adults, with no mature content. The app is designed for general use.

### On which devices does AdSpamBlock work?

AdSpamBlock is available for iPhone and iPod touch devices. It requires iOS 15 or later, ensuring compatibility with modern Apple mobile hardware.

### How often is AdSpamBlock updated?

The latest version of AdSpamBlock is 2.10, and it was last updated on November 11, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

### What do users like most about AdSpamBlock?

Users frequently praise AdSpamBlock for effectively blocking ads across various apps and websites, its simple interface, and its ability to be toggled on and off easily. Many appreciate that it works on multiple platforms beyond just Safari.

### What are common user complaints about AdSpamBlock?

Common complaints include excessive battery drain, high mobile data consumption, and the app randomly turning off. Some users also report that it slows down their internet connection and doesn't work on certain streaming services or apps like YouTube.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.10 — 2026-11-11

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.8.5 — 2026-09-28

What's New in 1.8.5

■ Check your ad blocking status
A new "Status" screen in Settings shows whether the VPN and ad blocking are active and when the block list was last updated. You can update the list and run a check directly from this screen.

■ New alerts for Connectivity Assist
When iOS's Connectivity Assist (in Wi-Fi settings, formerly Wi-Fi Assist) is enabled, your device may switch to cellular data if your Wi-Fi connection is unstable. This can bypass ad blocking and allow ads to appear. The app now alerts you to this issue and shows you how to fix it on the Home screen and in a notification. It also checks periodically in the background.

■ Bug fixes and improvements
- Fixed an issue where ads were sometimes not blocked.
- Fixed an issue where some links could not be opened.
- Fixed issues with editing the blacklist and whitelist.
- Improved stability.

Now requires iOS 15 or later.

### 1.8.4 — 2026-09-18

Bug fixed

### 1.8.3 — 2026-09-17

Bug fixed

### 1.8.2 — 2026-07-29

Fixed bugs

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