# Weblock: adblock & proxy — Best ad blocker since 2012

> iOS ad blocker and content proxy manager with custom filtering. (iPhone/iPad app by AdBlock Labs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weblock-adblock-and-proxy/id558818638 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AdBlock Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709481333)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 4,890 App Store ratings · 1,020 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weblock-adblock-and-proxy/id558818638/reviews.md

## What is Weblock?

• #1 ad blocking solution for iOS, available since 2012
• Over 750 000 app downloads worldwide
• No in-app purchases, no subscription. Simple one-time payment
• Top Utility ranked in all App Stores around the world 
• Over 1000+ carefully crafted filters
• Easy setup in under 1 minute with detailed tutorial
• Now with built-in Safari Content Blocker for better web ad protection

Weblock allows you to control how your device fetches online content. Easily manage PAC (Proxy Auto-Config) script and route different connections through different proxy servers. Weblock can make your device download ads (banners and popups), stats and user tracking, scripts or images through a proxy server you pick. It also allows you to use a different proxy for specific websites, like Facebook, Twitter, Google+, social widgets from websites. You can even define your own content filters. With Weblock you can control proxy for basically any network resource! This way you can choose not to reveal your real IP to different services, limit advanced ad targeting and protect your privacy.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: You're responsible for selecting a proxy server that allows you to download content you wish to download. We DO NOT provide a proxy service. Using a bad proxy server (like 127.0.0.1:8021) might result in some resources being blocked. You can control your proxy settings selectively with Weblock. Contact our support if you need help choosing right proxy server or setting up Weblock on your device.

Here are some situations in which Weblock might come in handy:
• Fetch ads through a proxy server you choose. Protect your privacy and prevent ad servers from knowing your real IP address and tracking you.
• Disable majority of ads on websites you visit on your iOS device! Weblock supports all major web browsers: Safari, Chrome, Mercury and others (browsers redirecting web traffic through third-party servers like Puffin Browser or Opera Mini are not be supported).
• Easily remove all native Facebook widgets and plugins (Like buttons, comments, etc.) on sites you visit - simply disable Facebook plugins in Weblock! Do the same for Twitter, Google+ and other social media.
• Stop annoying Tapatalk popups, nagging you to download forum browsing app on every visit.
• Take control of someone else's device - you can preconfigure any iOS device to control it with your Weblock app. Block or redirect any content, anytime, directly from your own device.
• Your predefined filters and custom rules can be synced between all your iOS devices using iCloud.
• If you wish to block something else, you can create your own rules and filters. You can block any URL (with regular expressions), domain or IP address. Don't know how? Let us know - we're here for you.
• You can also use Weblock's redirect feature to emulate '/etc/hosts' entries for HTTP and HTTPS traffic. This might be useful for web and app developers to pin domains to different IP addresses.

••• IMPORTANT! •••
Need help setting up Weblock? Contact our support directly through the app.

## Key features

- Ad blocking for web and apps
- Customizable content filters
- Proxy server management
- Social media widget blocking
- iCloud sync for filters
- Safari Content Blocker integration

## What do users think of Weblock?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Customizable and versatile
- 🔒 Blocks ads across apps and websites
- 👍 Works well when set up correctly
- 🚀 Effective at blocking ads

**Cons**

- 🐛 Stopped working after iOS updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, sometimes blocks too much
- 🐛 Requires complex setup, not user-friendly
- 🐛 Doesn't block ads in certain apps like YouTube

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Disables internet connectivity
- Proxy settings not saving properly
- Doesn't work with some websites and apps

**Most requested features**

- Support for iOS 15 and newer
- Simpler setup process
- More granular control over blocked content
- Ability to block ads on cellular data

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,020)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weblock-adblock-and-proxy/id558818638/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t block ads

*2026-07-10, version 5.3*

This use to work, but doesn’t block anything anymore. Support gives no help.

### 1/5 — Idk

*2026-06-03, version 5.3*

Idk

### 1/5 — Hasn’t been updated in years

*2026-02-07, version 5.3*

This was good but hasn’t been updated in years. Do not spend money on this outdated app.

### 5/5 — The best

*2026-01-24, version 5.3*

Just wish you were still allowed to exist.

### 5/5 — Brilliant app

*2026-01-17, version 5.3*

Highly recommended.

### 2/5 — Disconnects ProtonVPN

*2025-12-30, version 5.3*

When I set up Weblock it disconnects the VPN and sets up the Proxy manager VPN. This is the result of following the Weblock app's instructions and FAQ. So I ask myself... which is better? Weblock will be reactivated if the Devs can clear this up

### 5/5 — We love you Weblock but got to upgrade.

*2025-12-09, version 5.3*

This is a great app, one of the first to be released as for blocking traffic. 
 Just wish I could load all my customs filters at once

### 5/5 — Sehr gut

*2025-12-02, version 5.3*

Läuft

### 5/5 — The Best - Customizable and Versatile

*2025-08-27, version 5.3*

I’ve been using this amazing tool since 2013, and is a great way to use proxy services; without breaking your bank using a professional solution or hefty server. 

If anybody is using legacy mode—Which is necessary if you are using a separate VPN on iOS/iPadOS or have a device policy that prevents the aforementioned—you will need to do the following (in order) before ‘Weblocking’ will work:
Enter the automatic URL or manual IP+port in ‘HTTP PROXY - Configure Proxy’ Settings, (no authentication is required)>Turn ‘Wi-Fi’ off>Open ‘App Switcher’>Quit all apps>Turn ‘Wi-Fi’ on.

This is necessary for some apps and your wireless card to perform a new TCP/IP handshake with the proxy server.

If the previous steps didn’t work, perform the following steps (in order): Ensure the URL or IP/port info is entered correctly>Copy/Paste if necessary>Turn ‘Wi-Fi’ off>Turn ‘Airplane-Mode’ on>Open App Switcher>Quit all apps>Perform a ‘Force Restart.’-..v(shown below)v..

On new iPhones (running iOS 15 and greater): Press the ‘volume-up’ and release quickly>Press the ‘volume-down’ button and release quickly>Press both the ‘volume-down’ + ‘power’ button at the same time and hold>While holding, power off the device>Once the ‘Apple Logo’ appears, let go of the buttons>Once screen is completely black, power-on phone.
*(For older or different iPhones, search for “Force restart iPhone” on a search engine or Apples support website)*

### 1/5 — DOES NOTHING DONT WASTE TIME

*2025-01-19, version 5.3*

does nothing do not waste money or time .

## Frequently asked questions about Weblock

### What does Weblock do?

Weblock is an ad blocker and content control app for iOS. It allows you to manage proxy settings, block ads, social media widgets, and custom content. This helps protect your privacy by preventing ad servers from tracking you and allows for a cleaner browsing experience.

### How does Weblock block ads?

Weblock uses a system of over 1000 carefully crafted filters to identify and block unwanted content, including ads. It can also route ad traffic through a proxy server of your choice, further obscuring your IP address from ad servers.

### Is Weblock free to use?

No, Weblock is not free. It operates on a simple one-time payment model, meaning there are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required after the initial purchase.

### What devices is Weblock compatible with?

Weblock is designed for iOS devices. It supports all major web browsers like Safari, Chrome, and Mercury, but may not support browsers that redirect web traffic through third-party servers.

### Can I use Weblock to block specific websites or content?

Yes, you can create your own custom rules and filters to block any URL, domain, or IP address. This includes blocking specific social media widgets like Facebook's 'Like' buttons or stopping annoying popups from sites like Tapatalk.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.3 — 2021-05-17

- added new support contact options
- fixes for iOS 13 and iOS 14

### 5.2 — 2018-02-01

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• iPhone X support
• Safari Content Blocker added
• New, improved installation mechanism affecting Wi-Fi and cellular (available in Settings)
• Other fixes and improvements

### 5.1 — 2017-10-13

We had to remove the possibility to block ads with a VPN profile.

### 5.0.0 — 2017-07-07

Changes in v5.0.0:
- brand new app design. We think you'll love it!
- long awaited support for Wi-Fi and cellular with the new VPN method (old method is still supported)

### 4.4.1 — 2017-02-27

- iOS 10.1 compatibility (now you can update rules by restarting apps instead of reconnecting with Wi-Fi)
- improved status view UI
- many fixes and improvements

Check out our other ad blockers: AdBlock (VPN based) and ADmosphere (Safari content blocker)!

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