How to block downloaded app ads

Still, let me quickly guide you through the required steps one more time:. Do you know that Safari has an in-built reader mode that strips web pages of all the ads, images, videos, and scripts.

This has a great utility, especially when you read lots of web articles on Safari. It even lets you customize the look and feel of your article by changing the font type, size, and even the background color of your choice white, sepia, grey or black background. They not only block ads on your iPhone but also block all trackers and scripts that slow down a web-page and spoil your reading experience.

And the best part is that they are free. I encourage you to read my post: 5 best private browsers for iPhone to protect your digital footprints. It creates a VPN profile which has advanced filters to block ads across all the apps on your iPhone. With this feature enabled, Adlock almost passed ad-blocking test on popular apps like YouTube and Spotify. Out of 20 randomly played YouTube videos, I saw an ad popping up just 1 time.

Not sure, why! Maybe that advertiser was not yet covered in their ad-filter. I also tested it on a few other ad-supported apps and games. It worked as expected! They offer a free 7 day trial. My friend recommended me the app. My friend stated that the app removed many different videos in games she also plays. I downloaded the app, and I find that there is no difference.

I would appreciate it if the developers gave me my money back, and I remove the app. Throughout the reviews they seem pretty well, but I saw one that says Apple stopped them from blocking the ads.

Which is dumb? I feel cheated, but I can deal. People seem to be blaming Apple for that, so I guess I will as well. Grammar is difficult. Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More. With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app. App Store Preview.

Screenshots iPad iPhone. Description The original AdBlock - the first and last ad-blocker you'll ever need. It's in the pop-out menu.

Doing so opens the Add-Ons page. Click the Extensions tab. This is on the left side of the Add-Ons page. Open uBlock Origin's "Options" page. Find the "uBlock Origin" heading, then click Options to the right of this heading.

Click 3rd-party filters. This tab is at the top of the page. It's in the upper-left corner of the page. Doing so ensures that all of uBlock Origin's filters are up-to-date, allowing you to browse relatively ad-free. Method 3. Type in store. This will search your computer for the Store app. Click Store. It's a bag-shaped icon at the top of the Start window. The Store app will open. Search for the AdBlock extension.

Click the search bar in the top-right side of the window, then type in adblock. Click AdBlock. It's a stop sign with a hand on it that you should see in a drop-down menu below the search bar. The AdBlock page will open.

Click Get. This button is on the left side of the AdBlock page. Clicking it prompts AdBlock to begin installing onto your computer. If you've downloaded AdBlock before, this button will say Install instead. Click Launch. It's a button that appears in place of the Get button once AdBlock finishes installing. Select Microsoft Edge when prompted.

Click Microsoft Edge in the pop-up window, then click OK at the bottom of the window. If Microsoft Edge opens without a prompt, skip this step. Click Turn it on when prompted. You'll see this prompt in the upper-right side of the Edge window. Edge will open to a donations page for AdBlock. While you don't have to pay to use AdBlock, donating a few bucks is considered common courtesy.

Right-click the AdBlock icon. It's in the upper-right corner of the Edge window. Click Manage. This option is in the drop-down menu. The AdBlock add-on page will open. It's below the AdBlock heading. Doing so opens AdBlock's Options page. Uncheck the "Allow some non-intrusive advertising" box. You'll see this box near the top of the page. Unchecking it immediately removes "non-intrusive" ads from AdBlock's whitelist. It's at the top of the page. Uncheck the "Acceptable Ads" box.

Note: You may not have all of the options shown in the sample below. Important: Until you select an action to take, and have Windows Security take that action, the PUA that was detected is only blocked on your system; it's not removed. Future scans may continue to detect the PUA until you take action. Protect your PC from unwanted software. How Microsoft identifies malware and potentially unwanted applications. Microsoft security help and learning. Windows 10 More Need more help? Expand your skills.