This app modifies your device's DNS settings to block ads and trackers across apps and Safari. It offers various free filter lists and includes a Safari content blocker for comprehensive ad removal without using a VPN.
1.1.1
October 22, 2026
Safari rules can now be paused from inside the app, without switching the extension off in Settings. Fixes: • The selected filter list is now always the one actually installed. After relaunching, switching to Ads & Trackers could leave the previous resolver in place. • Turning filtering off now stays off when you change lists. Picking a different list while off used to switch filtering back on. • A DNS change that fails now says so instead of reporting success. • Rapid changes no longer overlap each other. • Text scales with your Dynamic Type setting, and the globe and status pulses honour Reduce Motion. • Safari rules no longer match unrelated hostnames that merely begin with a blocked domain. • Restore now tells the difference between "no purchases found" and "couldn't reach the App Store".
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ZeroAds is a utility app that changes your iOS device's DNS resolver to block ads and trackers. It works by directing your DNS queries to public resolvers that decline to resolve advertising and tracking domains.
No, ZeroAds does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with all filter lists available without charge.
ZeroAds offers several free filter lists: AdGuard DNS Default for ads & trackers, Cloudflare Filtered, Quad9 Filtered, and AdGuard Family which also blocks adult-content domains.
No, ZeroAds does not use a VPN or any background processes that would drain battery. It simply changes your DNS settings, and your DNS queries are sent directly to the chosen resolver.
You can enable the Safari content blocker by going to Settings › Apps › Safari › Extensions › ZeroAds. This complements the DNS filtering by handling ad slots and cookie banners within web pages.
ZeroAds Pro offers optional monthly and yearly subscriptions, as well as a one-time Lifetime purchase. These are not required for any features and can be managed or canceled in your Apple Account settings.
The latest version of ZeroAds is 1.1.1, and it was last updated on October 22, 2026. Updates typically address performance improvements and compatibility with the latest iOS versions.
ZeroAds is designed for iOS devices, specifically iPhones. It requires iOS version 4+ and is rated for ages 4 and up.
