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1Blocker alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave 1Blocker: safari only; limited by Apple's content-blocker rules, and best features need a paid upgrade. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces 1Blocker, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Magic Lasso Adblock currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1AdGuard logoAdGuardPaidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +34 of 462.6
2NextDNS logoNextDNSFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 455.3
  1. AdGuard logo

    1. AdGuardTop pick

    Best for: People who want ads blocked in every app and browser on their devices

    PaidWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from 1Blocker

    Combines Safari content blocking with DNS filtering on iOS, plus desktop apps.

    Pros

    • System-wide filtering in browsers, apps and games
    • Lifetime licence option
    • Detailed filters, custom rules and per-app control

    Cons

    • Full apps are paid
    • Full Android app is installed outside Google Play
    • Local HTTPS filtering requires trusting a root certificate
    Visit AdGuard Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is AdGuard a good 1Blocker alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026adguard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Licences
    Personal 3 devices, Family 9 devices
    Checked Oct 25, 2026adguard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime licence
    Available
    Checked Oct 25, 2026adguard.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Refunds
    30-day money-back guarantee
    Checked Oct 25, 2026adguard.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. NextDNS logo

    2. NextDNS

    Best for: People who want Pi-hole-style blocking on all devices without running a server

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from 1Blocker

    DNS-level blocking for every app on your iPhone, not just Safari.

    Pros

    • Works everywhere, including on mobile data
    • All features available on the free plan
    • Very cheap paid plan with unlimited queries

    Cons

    • Free plan stops blocking after 300,000 queries a month
    • DNS queries are handled by a third party
    • Can't remove ads served from the same domain as content
    Visit NextDNS Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is NextDNS a good 1Blocker alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    300,000 queries/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nextdns.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Over quota
    Resolves without blocking
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nextdns.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid plan
    Unlimited queries
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nextdns.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Payment methods
    Cards, PayPal, crypto
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nextdns.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best 1Blocker alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Magic Lasso Adblock logo

Best 1Blocker alternative for most people

Magic Lasso Adblock

Another native Safari blocker that also covers YouTube and Apple TV.

uBlock Origin Lite logo

Best 1Blocker alternative for a free option

uBlock Origin Lite

Free open-source Safari extension from the uBlock Origin team.

Lockdown Privacy logo

Best 1Blocker alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Lockdown Privacy

Free open-source on-device firewall that blocks trackers in all apps.

uBlock Origin Lite logo

Best 1Blocker alternative for open source

uBlock Origin Lite

Free open-source Safari extension from the uBlock Origin team.

AdGuard logo

Best 1Blocker alternative for Mac

AdGuard

Combines Safari content blocking with DNS filtering on iOS, plus desktop apps.

NextDNS logo

Best 1Blocker alternative for Windows

NextDNS

DNS-level blocking for every app on your iPhone, not just Safari.

AdGuard logo

Best 1Blocker alternative for Linux

AdGuard

Combines Safari content blocking with DNS filtering on iOS, plus desktop apps.

AdGuard logo

Best 1Blocker alternative for iPhone and Android

AdGuard

Combines Safari content blocking with DNS filtering on iOS, plus desktop apps.

NextDNS logo

Best 1Blocker alternative for working in the browser

NextDNS

DNS-level blocking for every app on your iPhone, not just Safari.

1Blocker alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to 1Blocker?

Magic Lasso Adblock ranks first right now. Another native Safari blocker that also covers YouTube and Apple TV. AdGuard and uBlock Origin Lite follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to 1Blocker?

Yes. Magic Lasso Adblock (free plan + paid), uBlock Origin Lite (open source), Lockdown Privacy (free plan + paid) and NextDNS (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to 1Blocker?

Yes: uBlock Origin Lite and Lockdown Privacy.

Which 1Blocker alternatives work on Linux?

AdGuard and NextDNS run on Linux.

Why do people switch from 1Blocker?

The complaints we hear most: safari only; limited by Apple's content-blocker rules; best features need a paid upgrade; weaker against YouTube ads than script-based blockers.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces 1Blocker, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.