# Autarky — Block all 3rd-party JavaScript

> Safari content blocker for iOS that stops third-party JavaScript. (iPhone/iPad app by Jonatan van der Horst.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autarky/id1044104456 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jonatan van der Horst](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044104455)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: $0.99 (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-10-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autarky/id1044104456/reviews.md

## What is Autarky?

Autarky is a content blocker that blocks all third-party JavaScript in Safari, it's super effective.

Browsing will feel faster, consume less data, many ads will be blocked and advertising companies will have a hard time tracking your behaviour online.

Are you on a small data bundel? Traveling abroad? Autarky helps you keep your carrier bill low.

To enable Autarky open the Settings app > tap Safari > tap Content blockers.

Be aware that certain websites might lose functionality or might not load at all, you can temporarily disable Autarky by pressing the 'puzzle piece' icon in Safari's address bar.

## Key features

- Blocks third-party JavaScript in Safari
- Improves browsing speed
- Reduces data usage
- Blocks many ads
- Helps prevent online tracking
- Temporarily disable for specific sites

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autarky/id1044104456/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Ignore edit

*2022-09-17, version 1.1.5*

Edited prev review and now feel a bit silly (and can’t currently access that review to edit out silliness). App is fab and it DOES show up in dropdown menu from clicking AA in url bar although not individually. To turn off Autarky I must of course toggle off ‘content blockers’.

I wish content blockers were individually listed and able to be toggled on or off the way safari extensions are.

Many webpages are such that I really want adblocking but need javascript on for site to work properly!

I wish I could - from the AA url bar dropdown menu, toggle Autarky off but leave Adguard on.

This is no doubt a limitation imposed by apple and admittedly I am still on 15.1 (on an iphone 8+ too lol) perhaps this limitation is no longer imposed.

Anyway five stars still I will keep an eye on this app and you as a dev it’s a really good idea!

### 4/5 — Almost Perfect!

*2022-07-06, version 1.1.5*

Thanks for making this extension! IMO the only this missing is the ability to allowlist websites, other than that it does exactly what you expect, disables 3rd party Javascript.

### 1/5 — Needs white list ability

*2022-06-30, version 1.1.5*

It’s not very useful without the ability to whitelist. Some websites won’t function without 3rd party JavaScript. For this reason I regret buying it and can’t recommend it.

### 1/5 — No per site control

*2021-01-10, version 1.1.4*

Bought this to disable JavaScript by site but the settings seem to be global only. I can already do that in safari settings already.

### 5/5 — the best content blocker for my purposes - works on M1 Macs too

*2020-12-22, version 1.1.4*

All I want in a content blocker is to disable 3rd party javascript. This app does thst with a minimum of fuss. And it works better than any other similar type of content blocker on M1 Macs. I don't have to add user scripts to enable anything on the Mac. I can disable it on a site-specific basis using Safari's built in tool for that sort of thing.

All in all, I couldn't be more satisfied with this content blocker.

### 5/5 — Simple and effective

*2020-10-27, version 1.1.4*

Does exactly what it needs to do without anything bogging it down. This is simplicity and effectiveness in one.

### 5/5 — Wow I just found this app 1-17-2020

*2020-01-17, version 1.1.2*

It really cool 👍thanks my first time i just google some ads I found this really works for me 🙂

### 5/5 — Easy and works

*2019-09-08, version 1.1.2*

Works exactly as advertised, and I don't have to toggle js in Safari anymore to get the same results – terrible third party js is gone. Love it.

### 5/5 — Just what I needed…

*2018-02-15, version 1.1.2*

This is for users who are already using a comprehensive content blocker like AdGuard who do not want to shut off JavaScript in Safari’s settings.

It works quite well. A big thank you to the developer for making this!

### 5/5 — Nice and very effective

*2016-03-16, version 1.1*

Love it for the speed and simplicity. Would like to see whitelist options, perhaps by element type. Suggestions for whitelisting popular CDNs might be helpful as well. Great work.

## Frequently asked questions about Autarky

### How do I enable Autarky?

To enable Autarky, open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad, tap Safari, and then tap Content Blockers. You should see Autarky listed there to activate.

### Does Autarky have ads?

No, Autarky does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed to enhance your browsing experience without intrusive ads.

### What is the price of Autarky?

Autarky is available for a one-time purchase of $0.99. This grants you access to all its features for content blocking in Safari.

### What devices does Autarky support?

Autarky is designed to work on both iPhones and iPads. It requires iOS and functions within the Safari browser on these devices.

### How often is Autarky updated?

The latest version of Autarky is 1.1.7, last updated on January 30, 2026. This indicates a history of updates to maintain compatibility and functionality.

### Can Autarky cause issues with websites?

Yes, it's possible that certain websites may lose functionality or not load correctly when Autarky is active. You can temporarily disable Autarky by tapping the puzzle piece icon in Safari's address bar if this occurs.

### What is the age rating for Autarky?

Autarky has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for users of all ages and does not contain content inappropriate for children.

### What do users like about Autarky?

Based on its 4.1-star rating from 18 reviews, users likely appreciate Autarky's effectiveness in blocking JavaScript, which leads to faster browsing, reduced data usage, and fewer ads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.7 — 2026-01-30

Bug fixes

### 1.1.6 — 2025-03-07

-Optimized for iOS 18
-Zapped some pesky bugs

### 1.1.5 — 2021-10-14

Autarky is now optimised for iOS 15 & iPadOS 15.

### 1.1.4 — 2020-09-18

This update provides support for iOS 14. Isn't iOS 14 great? I love it. Autarky is still your super fast & reliable blocker for all third-party JavaScript. Enjoy.

### 1.1.3 — 2020-03-30

This lovely free update will give you: 

-Stars! Many of them, so wow.
-A brand new icon, very nice.
-Compatibility with the latest devices, incredible.
-Third-party JavaScript blocking improvements, much awesome.

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