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Description
Ad And Stuff Blocker (AASB) serves as a dedicated content blocker for Safari on both Mac OSX and iOS, aiming to deliver an optimal user experience right from the start. It features a straightforward user interface that allows for whitelisting websites without the need for intricate statistics or elaborate designs, which is something users likely won’t need to use frequently. The AASB experience on iOS Safari mirrors that of its Mac counterpart for seamless usability. Additionally, Ad And Stuff VPN Content Filter (AASVPN) for Android employs a VPN feature that enables the optional blocking of ads and explicit content across all applications, extending beyond just web browsers. This functionality acts similarly to a personalized hosts file for Android devices, as it intercepts DNS requests—these requests translate domain names like google.com into their corresponding IP addresses. When a request matches a domain in the hosts database, the app sends back an Unknown response, while other requests are directed to the DNS server, currently set to OpenDNS but adjustable in the settings, ensuring users have control over their browsing experience. In this manner, AASVPN provides an effective layer of content filtering that enhances user privacy and safety across various applications.
Description
AdAway is a free and open-source ad-blocking application for Android that utilizes the host's file for its functionality. This software is fully open and adheres to the GPLv3+ licensing. Users can effortlessly incorporate their own sources of host files. Additionally, it allows for the inclusion of exceptions via a whitelist, a blocklist, and rules for redirecting traffic. It is important to note that AdAway may not function properly on mobile networks such as 3G. To resolve this issue, users can disable the proxy by accessing their chosen APN and clearing the proxy field. As a potential workaround, enabling the local webserver in AdAway’s settings is recommended. Users can also enhance their experience by adding redirection lists to their host sources, which can help reroute blocked DNS requests to the appropriate IP addresses in China. This particular host source includes redirection rules for various popular platforms like Google and Facebook. Furthermore, for devices that are running versions older than Android 8 Oreo, it is advisable to download and use version 4 of AdAway for optimal performance. This ensures that older devices can still benefit from effective ad blocking.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Samsung Internet Browser
Integrations
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Samsung Internet Browser
Pricing Details
$0.99 one-time payment
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Ad And Stuff Blocker
Website
www.adandcrapblocker.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
AdAway
Website
adaway.org