# Roadblock - Content Blocker — user reviews > 96 indexed App Store user reviews of Roadblock by Obied Corner Software, rated 4.20/5 from 266 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roadblock-content-blocker/id1037709284/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roadblock-content-blocker/id1037709284.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 187 · 4★ 20 · 3★ 14 · 2★ 7 · 1★ 38 ## What do users think of Roadblock? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎯 Effective ad and content blocking across devices - ⚡ Lightweight with minimal resource usage - 🎨 Clean and intuitive user interface - 🔧 Powerful custom rule filtering capabilities - 🔄 Cross-device synchronization - 💰 Affordable pricing for premium features - 📱 Works on multiple platforms (Mac, iPhone, iPad) - 🎬 Blocks autoplay videos effectively - 🏃 Improves page load speed - 👨‍💼 Responsive and helpful developer support **Cons** - 💳 Switched from one-time purchase to subscription model - 🚫 Did not grandfather in legacy purchasers - 🐛 Custom filters don't work for some users - ⚠️ Misleading free vs paid feature presentation - 🔗 Cannot block domains without blocking subdomains - 📵 Blocks all videos indiscriminately - 🌐 Doesn't support newer Safari content types (WebSocket, ping) - ♿ Accessibility issues with VoiceOver - 🔄 Settings reset after device restart - 🚨 Recently blocking everything by default **Commonly reported bugs** - Custom filters fail to block websites despite being enabled - Hide Content feature doesn't allow adding filters - Text deforms when resizing window horizontally - VoiceOver cannot focus Add button in rule edit UI - Settings disable after iPad restart - Cookie stripping only works on HTTPS, not HTTP - App crashes on latest iOS versions - Safari broken or severely degraded after updates - Restore purchases functionality broken - Block Trackers option breaks website browsing **Most requested features** - Quick whitelist feature in Safari toolbar - Support for WebSocket and ping content types - Ability to block specific YouTube channels - Local activity log - IP address and port blocking - Granular video blocking (not all-or-nothing) - Better documentation for custom rule selectors - Adjustable sidebar width - Domain blocking without subdomain blocking - Better pre-purchase clarity on subscription model ## Newest reviews (10 of 96) ### 4/5 — Still The Most Flexible, But … *2025-12-31, version 3.2.1* Roadblock still doesn't have any competition for custom rule filtering, however it is not yet able to control the newest content types of Safari (ping/websocket/other). Please add these. I like to run with very minimal requests by default as it makes things fast and private by default, but it doesn't quite cover all requests. The built-in rules are pretty good, but I am mostly interested in custom filters. ### 2/5 — Eh *2024-10-19, version 3.1.5* Does what it says on the tin but needs polishing. Dragging the window larger horizontally will cause some text to deform and stretch with the window. The sidebar width can’t be adjusted but the adjust icon appears when hovering over the drag separator. And quite a few other paper cuts. ### 4/5 — Accessibility Regressions *2024-08-26, version 3.1.1* Edit: found a workaround, Tab key moves to the Add button so you can add a site to a custom rule, even though it has no label and can't be focussed with VoiceOver. However, disappointing that this is still not fixed. Original review: Please fix that you can't modify an "Allow Websites" list of sites in the rule edit UI with VoiceOver. For now, I use iCloud Sync and iOS to edit rules. And although I don't like subscriptions, I'm happy to subscribe as the price is so reasonable. However, please don't disable custom rule functionality for existing Pro purchasers as I want the option of not subscribing should it come to that. Thank you. ### 2/5 — Changed pricing model *2024-01-02, version 3.0* I loved this app, it does everything I need it to do. However I’m very disappointed that when they changed from a one-time purchase to a subscription model, they did not “grandfather in” people who had previously made the one-time purchase. Other apps that have made that merchandising switch have allowed purchasers to keep the features they paid for. I still use several apps that I paid for once almost 10 years ago, even though I don’t get the new features without a subscription. I think it’s the right thing to do. I’m disappointed that it was not done here. I’ll look for another app that stands by their promises. ### 3/5 — Partly works *2023-10-01, version 2.0.5* Ads show occasionally on YouTube. ### 1/5 — Suddenly stopped working *2023-08-22, version 2.0.3* It stopped working lately. App is up to date, all setting were unchanged (set to ON) and ads on multie websites are still appearing. Idk what's the reason, I'll have to try some alternatives ### 3/5 — Used to work but doesn't anymore *2023-08-19, version 2.0.4* This used to be a simple app that did everything it purported to do and it was easy to use, but it stopped working. Updating seemed to actually make it LESS functional. Maybe a change in Safari or MacOS disabled it's core functionality? Version 2.0.4 is a bust. I hope this gets fixed. ### 1/5 — Buuu. *2023-04-18, version 2.0* Marnie blokuje reklamy. ### 5/5 — Good app *2023-04-17, version 1.9.30* Good ad blocker and the app dev is very responsive and helpful. ### 1/5 — Misleading *2023-03-28, version 1.9.30* Misleading cash grab. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not 1 Time Payment =S No Thx *2025-05-28, version 3.1.10* I am not paying monthly or yearly payment for an app I never heard of before until now. ### 1/5 — territble subscription *2025-04-20, version 3.1.10* i got the subscription for $10 thinking i could block specific domains without blocking subdomains but it turns out no matter how much you try to block just a domain, every subdomain is automatically blocked regardless of what setting you choose. do not buy if wishing to block domains without blocking subdomains ### 1/5 — SCAM *2024-11-07, version 3.1.5* It does absolutely nothing. I paid the subscription price and enabled the extension in Safari, but the custom filters DON’T WORK. The Hide Content feature isn’t even functional. You can type in a filter specification, but it doesn’t let you add it! Worthless app. Total scam. ### 1/5 — Recently been blocking EVERYTHING *2024-04-21, version 3.0.2* This use to be a great little extension and even subscribed to the annual plan. But recently it seems to be blocking every single website outright and adding them to a safe list is a big hassle. ### 1/5 — Purchases became Revoked *2024-02-15, version 3.0.1* My app no longer works on my phone and it’s broken. The “Web Resources” tab and media blocking options were removed and replaced with “Languages” tab. When I go to restore my purchases, nothing is restored. I just get some stupid bologna “Thank You” message and how the app has switched to a subscription app. Well done RoadBlock you’re well on your way to becoming irrelevant. The only unique function of this app was image blocking, however there are plenty of FREE options out there. All anyone has to do is search “Image Blocking.” Sayonara JERKS! ### 1/5 — Says for free but have to pay *2024-01-22, version 3.0* Have to pay subscription if you want all the blockers active at the same time, can only choose one at a time for free ### 1/5 — How many times to pay? *2024-01-19, version 3.0* I supported the developer in the past by buying this extension. Guess what? New, shiny version requires subscription now. Yawn… 🥱 There are better blockers with less greedy owners around. Bye! ### 1/5 — DO NOT TRUST. DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY *2024-01-01, version 3.0* I had paid for roadblock 2, now IOS has upgraded the software to version 3 which requires a subscription regardless the fact that I’ve recently paid for the full version 2. Apple should not allow this trick. Other users have complained the same and the Developer has replied that the previous fearures are still available WHICH IS NOT TRUE because the software does not do the job anymore without paying again… DO NOT TRUST THIS DEVELOPER AND DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. ### 1/5 — Ruined app *2023-12-27* Was worth the one time fee for ease of use, now gone subscription it’s trash. Go use any of the 100 free ones you can get **Developer response:** Thank you for the review. Roadblock lets you block ads and trackers for free. ### 1/5 — MONEY STOLEN DO NOT TRUST *2023-12-27, version 3.0* Paid for the app before the subscription model, and now all the features I paid for are removed. No telling what this developer will do in the future please do not waste your money. Adguard Pro offers a one time purchase which not only comes out to being much cheaper but also offers a lot more features, mainly the filters - several ads hidden by AdGuard Pro aren't detected by Roadblock's filters. PLEASE DO NOT TRUST THIS DEVELOPER. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great app, works well *2024-08-27, version 3.1.1* The app works really well, the UI is very clear and it’s easy to switch features on and off. Custom rules are really useful. One minor comment would be that it wasn’t especially clear (pre-purchase) to a novice that one subscription covers all devices (Mac, iPhone, iPad). I subscribed and hoped for the best and it was the case all my devices picked up the premium features but might be worth emphasising somewhere :-) ### 5/5 — You’re the best and you will remain the best. *2024-03-06* Please continue to consider the poor who can't afford to pay for premium features, by giving them some of the features to help them browse free without being bugged by ads, and God will continue to elevate you.. Amen..🙏🏽🙏🏽 **Developer response:** Thank you very much for the thoughtful feedback. We will continue to offer free features that help in browsing the web in peace 🕊️. ### 5/5 — I purchased (Legacy) *2024-01-03, version 3.0* What happened? I purchased legacy long time ago. App changed to subscription now? Update: Appreciate it that you've responded. However the problem persisted. The other features had a "lock" on them and upon pressing on them, I would be prompted to "subscribe." I went ahead and subscribed anyway. Definitely get my bucks worth all those years ago. I will continue to support. Keep up the good work Team! ### 5/5 — My Favorite Content Blocker *2024-01-01, version 3.0* I’ve been using Roadblock for years and I think it’s one of the best content blockers available. Roadblock helps the pages load faster and saves me the data and time that would have been spent loading ads. From testing multiple content blockers I found Roadblock to be the most effective device-level solution, always blocking more than competitors. Roadblock also works on YouTube which is a huge benefit. Recently, the developer implemented a more sustainable subscription model and it is still a very small price to pay annually for an app this effective at blocking ads. Plus now I get to share the subscription with my family which adds even more value! Overall, I’ve been very happy with Roadblock and I’m happy to support the developer. ### 5/5 — Problem *2023-12-29, version 3.0* I found a new problem if you restart your iPad all the roadblock settings will turn off I love this app it blocks all ads ### 5/5 — Finally *2023-10-31, version 2.0.5* Looked at probably 20 apps before getting this one, was getting very discouraged with the reviews claiming suprise charges, and exorbitant data usage. This one works perfect, blocks the sites I tell it to, doesnt use hardly any data, thankful for the app. Kudos! ### 5/5 — 5 star *2023-09-02, version 2.0.5* it's very good and easy to use. ### 5/5 — Best Adblock for Mac *2023-08-26, version 2.0.4* Simple,Beautiful,Native macOS,Effective. ### 5/5 — Lightweight Blocker *2023-08-07, version 2.0.4* Use very little CPU and disk resources. Works great and blocks everything according to ADblock test website. It is inexpensive and does not require a subscription. My only gripe is the missing toolbar extension from the legacy version. I was using 1Blocker for years and noticed it was using more and more resources and my pages were loading slower. ### 5/5 — Removes Inappropriate Ads/Photos/Videos on websites *2023-07-14* It works, it’s well worth the money. You don’t have to see the inappropriate filth of those random ads/images on webpages. It blocks everything on every page, all you will see is text. It blocks images, videos, ads, banners, etc. it’s an amazing app. A must have for parents. **Developer response:** Thanks a lot for the review and feedback. Glad to know you find the app useful. --- *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 2026-08-18.*