# Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy — Faster browsing without ads!

> Blocks ads, trackers, and pop-ups for faster, private web browsing. (iPhone/iPad app by Ghostery GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostery-adblocker-for-privacy/id6504861501 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ghostery GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728073089)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 197 App Store ratings · 381 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.7 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-07-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostery-adblocker-for-privacy/id6504861501/reviews.md

## What is Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy?

Block ads, trackers, and popups on Safari. Browse 2.5X faster with Ghostery, the powerful ad blocker for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with over 100 million downloads worldwide.

FEATURES:

* Block ads and pop-ups across all websites, including YouTube and Facebook
* Stop trackers from collecting your personal data
* Automatically remove annoying cookie consent pop-ups
* Speed up page load times
* Get detailed insights on trackers for any website you visit
* Preview tracker information on search engine results before visiting a page
* Customize your browsing with whitelists for trusted sites and trackers
* Enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private web experience


ABOUT GHOSTERY:

Ghostery is more than just an ad blocker. Our advanced privacy protection suite is powered by the world's largest tracker database, WhoTracks.Me ensuring you stay ahead of evolving online threats. 
As an open-source app supported by a global community, Ghostery is committed to making the internet a safer, more private place for everyone.

WHY CHOOSE GHOSTERY?

* Easy to use: Install and start protecting your privacy in seconds
* Customizable: Fine-tune your protection levels to suit your needs
* Transparent: See exactly what trackers are blocked on each site
* Constantly updated: Our tracker database is upgraded daily
* Free and open-source: No hidden costs and fully transparent

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.ghostery.com/privacy-policy

## Key features

- Block ads and pop-ups
- Stop trackers from collecting data
- Remove cookie consent pop-ups
- Speed up page load times
- Get detailed tracker insights
- Preview tracker info on search results
- Customize with whitelists

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small monthly contribution | $1.99 | per month |
| Medium monthly contribution | $4.99 | per month |
| Large monthly contribution | $11.99 | per month |
| Small yearly contribution | $23.90 | per year |
| Medium yearly contribution | $59.90 | per year |
| Large yearly contribution | $143.99 | per year |
| Monthly donation | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly donation | $47.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Large one-time contribution | $20.00 | one-time |
| Small one-time contributio | $5.00 | one-time |
| Medium one-time contribution | $10.00 | one-time |


## What do users think of Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to understand settings
- 🚀 Websites run much better
- 🔒 Blocks ads, trackers, and pop-ups
- 👍 Customizable blocking options
- 🚀 Lightweight and fast
- 🔒 Enhances privacy and security

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance on different platforms
- 🐛 Fails to block some ads, especially on YouTube
- 🐛 Occasionally stops working or requires reinstallation

**Commonly reported bugs**

- New version not supported on macOS Safari
- Uninstall icon causes issues on other devices

**Most requested features**

- Allow one-time donations instead of subscriptions
- Expand DNS-level blocking to other devices
- Improve integration with Safari and other browsers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 381)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostery-adblocker-for-privacy/id6504861501/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not blocking ads

*2026-08-07, version 10.5.55*

I opened a website I know is commonly infested with ads (a Fandom wiki) and every single ad was displayed. Ghostery did nothing.

### 5/5 — Awesome Adblocker

*2026-08-06, version 10.5.55*

This is an awesome adblocker and tracker!!!! So glad the AppStore still has quality apps.

### 5/5 — New Blue Ghostery is the Best Consumer AdBlocker

*2026-08-04, version 10.5.53*

I used to have the Old Ghostery, and AdBlock. I dropped AdBlock, and upgraded to the new, blue, free Ghostery, and made them a small donation. Running two ad blockers exponentially gums up your computer as they tangle code. Especially if you have a Mac, Ghostery keeps everything extremely streamlined. They have privacy in mind. It works seamlessly with glitchy ad filled sites like TSN and ESPN. Love it, especially the upgrade!

### 1/5 — Simply does not work

*2026-08-01, version 10.5.53*

I installed this and cannot turn even it on. I worked with AI to try multiple fixes and eventually just gave up and installed something else that works fine.

### 2/5 — Doesn’t really seem to work

*2026-07-25, version 10.5.52*

It’s breaking pages, but not blocking pop ups, banners, or requests for permission to use cookies. Oh well back to AdGuard I suppose.

### 1/5 — Scam app! Don’t waste your money is useless

*2026-07-19, version 10.5.51*

I purchase this app and has no use don’t waste your money is scam

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-07-15, version 10.5.51*

So good, I started using the Fandom Wiki again. 👍

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2026-07-12, version 10.5.51*

One of the best. I highly recommend it.

### 1/5 — Do not download

*2026-07-10, version 10.5.50*

Terrible app, it usually doesn’t block ads, and my webpages on safari were loading so slowly for the longest time and I couldn’t figure out why. Eventually realized that it was because of this terrible app. I genuinely don’t recommend using this if you can avoid it - there are other ways to remove ads, I promise you.

### 5/5 — I just works!

*2026-07-03, version 10.5.50*

Love this privacy blocker. It does everything I need it to do and it does it well. Very reliable. It's one of the very few extensions I trust. Thank you Ghostery!

## Frequently asked questions about Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy

### What does Ghostery Privacy Ad Blocker do?

This app functions as a powerful ad blocker and privacy tool for Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It blocks advertisements, pop-ups, and online trackers, leading to a faster and more private browsing experience.

### What are the key features of this ad blocker?

Key features include blocking ads and pop-ups on all websites, preventing trackers from collecting personal data, automatically removing cookie consent pop-ups, speeding up page load times, and providing detailed insights into trackers on any website.

### Is Ghostery Privacy Ad Blocker free to use?

Yes, the app is free and open-source, meaning there are no hidden costs. It is supported by a global community and committed to making the internet safer and more private.

### What devices is Ghostery Privacy Ad Blocker compatible with?

This application is designed for Apple devices, specifically for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, enhancing browsing within the Safari browser.

### How does this app improve my browsing experience?

It significantly improves your browsing by blocking intrusive ads and trackers, which not only makes pages load up to 2.5 times faster but also protects your personal data from being collected by various online entities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.5.58 — 2026-08-21

* A new "What's New" recap in the panel summarizes your browsing activity over the last three months, with a notification guiding you to it.

### 10.5.57 — 2026-08-18

* Replaced the panel's "Clear Cookies" action with a new "Clear Browsing Data" option, letting you choose the scope (this site or all sites), a time range, and which types of data to remove.
* Fixed a startup timing issue on Safari and Firefox that could cause errors before telemetry setup finished.

### 10.5.56 — 2026-08-11

* Fixed website breakage — including broken logins on some sites — caused by how Ghostery injected content scripts into the page environment.

### 10.5.55 — 2026-08-05

* Fixed Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal not being properly disabled on a per-site basis when configured through broken-page reports.

### 10.5.54 — 2026-08-04

* Restored full stack traces and valid metadata in crash reports, so critical failures can be diagnosed and fixed faster.
* Fixed the Distraction Eraser slider overflowing its bar.

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All apps by Ghostery GmbH: https://appshunter.io/developer/1728073089

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*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 2026-08-25.*