1Blocker vs. AdGuard 2025: Is One a Clear Winner?

Ad blockers enhance your online experience by blocking annoying advertisements. When you want to work without marketing distractions, a solid ad blocker will keep you covered.

1Blocker is best for anyone who uses the Apple ecosystem. It includes multiple filters to put you in control of the content you want to block, such as banners and trackers.

Alternatively, AdGuard works across numerous browsers and supports Windows and macOS. Comparing the two, AdGuard is the better ad blocker if you have multiple device types and want a dedicated Windows app with plenty of features, including parental controls.

We’ll compare these two contenders so you can choose the best ad blocker that includes the features you want.

The best ad blockers with premium perks

1Blocker vs. AdGuard

• 1Blocker: Best for Apple users
• AdGuard: Best for multiple devices

		Best overall
Star rating	4.8 AllAboutCookies writers and editors score products based on a number of objective features as well as our expert editorial assessment. Our partners do not influence how we rate products.	4.7 AllAboutCookies writers and editors score products based on a number of objective features as well as our expert editorial assessment. Our partners do not influence how we rate products.
Price	$1.25–$2.99/mo	$1.49-$5.49/mo
Does it block YouTube ads?
Compatibility	Safari, macOS, iOS	Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, Yandex, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Android TV
Extras	Firewall, advanced customization filters for Safari	Parental controls (with Windows app), browsing security, browser assistant, DNS leak protection
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1Blocker pros and cons

1Blocker is designed specifically for Apple operating systems and the Safari browser. While that makes it an ideal selection for users with iPhones and Macs, it leaves out a large portion of the population.

AdGuard pros and cons

AdGuard works across various browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and Yandex. This flexibility across platforms could appeal to users who need ad blocking for multiple devices. It also features dedicated apps for Windows and macOS, with the Windows app including parental controls. 

1Blocker vs. AdGuard: prices

		Our Pick
Price range	$1.25–$2.99/mo	$1.49-$5.49/mo
Best value plan	1Blocker Yearly for $1.25/mo (billed annually)	AdGuard Family for $3.29/mo (billed annually)
Free version available
Money-back guarantee		Yes — 60 days
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1Blocker offers a pricing tier that allows you to choose between monthly and annual payments. If you select an annual subscription, you’ll get a discounted price with about 50% savings. Due to the significant savings, we chose 1Blocker’s Yearly plan as its best-value option. New customers can also take advantage of a free 14-day trial to test the 1Blocker features.

We believe AdGuard’s Family plan offers the best value. It stops ads on up to 9 devices and only costs a few dollars more per month. It’s the more economical plan, and you still get the same features. Additionally, AdGuard offers a 60-day money-back guarantee, giving users ample time to test all the features and receive a refund if the product is not satisfactory.

The biggest selling point for these stellar ad blockers is the offer of a lifetime license. This means you can pay a one-time fee and have unlimited access to the software and all its included features. So even though it's more for AdGuard's lifetime plan, you will receive extra security features like parental controls (with the Windows app), browsing security, browser assistant, DNS leak protection, and Stealth Mode (which helps keep your IP hidden by blocking tracking cookie scripts). 

1Blocker vs. AdGuard: features

Feature		Best features
Whitelisting
Blacklisting
Ads blocked counter
Bypasses paywalls
Block pop-up ads
Block tracking
Block video ads
Block banner ads
Block push ads
Extras	Firewall, advanced customization filters for Safari	Parental controls (with Windows app), browsing security, browser assistant, DNS leak protection
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1Blocker and AdGuard offer the same features for ad blocking. However, while AdGuard works across almost any platform or device, 1Blocker was designed specifically for Apple devices. Since many software programs leave out features Mac and iOS users would like to have, finding a product that caters to these devices is rare.

The impressive lineup of features these ad blockers offer allows you to customize the content you do and do not want to see. Neither one of these products bypasses paywalls, but that isn’t a surprise. Websites don’t want you to get through without paying, so they don’t make it easy for you. 

However, with AdGuard premium plans, you also get parental controls (with Windows app), browsing security, browser assistant, DNS leak protection. You can also purchase AdGuard VPN separately, but use it concurrently with the ad blocker dashboard.

1Blocker vs. AdGuard: test results

Feature		Our Pick
Adblock Tester score	100/100	100/100
Cover Your Tracks score	1.5/3	2.5/3
Can You Block It score	1.5/3	2.5/3
YouTube ads blocked
Paywalls bypassed
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Users need to know how an ad blocker works in real-world environments. During our testing, 1Blocker and AdGuard sailed through the Adblock Tester section and received high scores. 

The Cover Your Tracks test checks how well the ad blocker stops trackers. 1Blocker provided partial protection across the board, whereas AdGuard was more effective at blocking trackers.

AdGuard even offered a nearly-unique fingerprint, pushing its overall score past the industry standard of 2/3 for premium ad blockers. 

The Can You Block It test helps identify if your ad blocker is working as intended. Testers go through various ad formats to see what gets blocked and what gets through your ad blocker. AdGuard outperformed 1Blocker again in blocking various ad types, including interstitial ads. 

1Blocker vs. AdGuard: compatibility and customer support

		Our Pick
Windows
macOS
Android
iOS
Linux
Browser extensions	Safari	Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Opera, Yandex
24/7 customer support
Customer support options	Live chat, email, online guides	Email, online guides, forums
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AdGuard has better compatibility because it works across numerous browsers and operating systems, whereas 1Blocker was built for Apple devices only.

Apple users are accustomed to products being geared toward Windows, so finding an ad blocker with features designed specifically for them is a rare feat.

We were impressed with 1Blocker during our testing of it on iOS and macOS. The interface was easy to use, and the only issue we had was with toggling the ad blocker on and off in Safari for iOS. There were no issues when performing that same function on our MacBook Pro.

Likewise, AdGuard was easy to navigate, and during our testing, we noticed no lag time in the system while using the product. It even saved some data, which was an unexpected bonus. You can see the number of ads blocked, the data saved, and the threats and trackers blocked.

The statistics features are somewhat unclear, as they display numbers for Privacy and Ad Blocking, but we were uncertain how these metrics aligned or what they meant.

FAQs

1Blocker vs. AdGuard: Which is better?

AdGuard is the better overall ad blocker based on its pricing, advanced features, and performance during our in-house testing. AdGuard is better suited for users who want to cover multiple devices and browsers. 

Additionally, its premium plans include robust security features for Windows, such as parental controls, DNS leak protection, and Stealth Mode (advanced protection from trackers). However, if you're looking for additional perks with your ad blocker, such as antivirus software, a VPN, identity theft protection, and more, we recommend checking out other top ad blockers we've tested.