Roadblock - Content Blocker

Name: Roadblock - Content Blocker
Rating: 4.27004 (237 reviews)

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Roadblock - Content Blocker

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User Reviews for Roadblock - Content Blocker

Missing one feature

I use Roadblock to block all cookies by default and manually whitelist certain sites. One feature that’s missing is a shortcut in Safari to quickly allow a website. Purify which I also use has a feature like this.Otherwise, works great.

Alexander Labrie, May 07, 2021

Powerful IF you know how to use it

I wanted a content blocker that could eliminate annoying modals (popup elements that do not move with scrolling) on some websites I like to frequent, all without needing full website access. Roadblock custom rules lets me do this! My only concern is the difficulty to use this feature. Fortunately I have experience with some lesser content blockers (and browser developer modes and javascript) so I knew to write “[class^=modal]” in the Hide Content “selector” rule, otherwise figuring out how to block would have been impossible. The online guide has almost nothing to say about how to figure out what to write in the “selector” section. Some instructions and a few examples would be helpful here! Otherwise, your app is small, sleek, syncs, and well worth the $2 for custom rules and a privacy-respecting design. Thank you!

Andrew from Philadelphia, Nov 02, 2022

Love it

Thank goodness for this app. It’s the only app of its kind that I have found. I would only love to see a few more features, such as a local log, as well as being able to block IP addresses and specific ports (in addition to domains/websites). Ain’t no reason my phone should be making an ssh connection.

april12345678, Apr 21, 2020

Excellent content blocker

This app is definitely powerful! This one has got to be the best one I have ever tried. The app comes with the ability to configure it in several ways. I’m so glad I purchased this one. In app purchases to unlock all the features is really low cost and absolutely worth it!

Bryannau, Nov 16, 2018

It blocks videos!

Nothing could be found anywhere that allows for automatically downloading and automatically playing videos to be blocked. It was as if the app store is in cahoots with the large telecoms so that they can hook everybody on their useless overpriced 'unlimited' plans. Just two or three news related websites (yes the mobile versions!) would end up costing me over 150mb in data alone. With blocking video, it reduces that data usage down to under 3mb. Its a life savor if you are on a pay-as-you-go plan and do knot want to spend money on a useless 'unlimited' plan that inly gets throttled, anyway. The one time fee for this feature in the app will pay for itself very quickly.

Craigbiz2021, Feb 13, 2022

Blocks all videos

Makes no attempt at blocking specifically pesky auto play videos, just takes the nuclear approach and blocks all videos. When I want to turn the video blocking functionality off, it does not gracefully do so.

D.Rudder, Sep 14, 2020

Wish it had Quick Whitelist feature

App works very well, I just wish I had the ability to quickly whitelist sites instead of having to go through the app and whitelist it manually every time I set a rule. If it had that,I think this app would be a perfect and quick solution for its users!

dbasco58, Jan 16, 2023

Not only an “Ad Blocker”, but can be used for Content Blocker!

My first app review ever! Wow! I am so happy and relieved. I found a way to block internet stories about Trump! Like him or hate him...there is just too much about him every day! It was overwhelming. I downloaded Roadblock because it also allows “custom settings”. After one email exchange with the developer, in the custom settings I wrote “Trump”, and now 90% of the stories never show on my browser and the 10% that slip through don’t allow me to click through to the article!!! The developer wrote that the app “currently only allows filtering based on things that match in the URL. For example, you can block URLs if "trump" appears anywhere in the URL.” That is why I got a 90% success rate instead of 100%. The developer then wrote: “We will add the ability to hide content based on matching things in URLs in the next update.” For my purposes, the 90% Reduction in Trump stories is amazing for my internet experience. Then, with the blocking of “advertising”, I am thrilled with this app. Well worth the $1.99. I have an amazing feeling of freedom today!!!

FincaPR, Feb 02, 2018

Excellent...

Right off the bat i could tell that i had found the right app. Apps software stable easy to read and easy to use (we are in the same page)...

Johnny_apple.user, Oct 12, 2018

A real winner!

This app takes regular expression forms, and provides a content filter that I hope will always be available. One of the best apps in the current days of harvesting futures through surveillance capitalism.

shadows+dust, Nov 10, 2019

Description

Control your web browsing experience with Roadblock, a powerful and lightweight content blocker for Safari. Roadblock blocks unwanted content, protects your privacy and security, improves webpage load time, and reduces browsing data usage. Roadblock is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Profiles and settings sync seamlessly across all devices. *** Please note that you can only enable the settings in the "Ads and Trackers" section. A one-time in-app purchase is required to enable other settings or use iCloud Sync. *** Content Blocking • Comprehensive and optimized built-in rules to block different types of ads, pop-ups, trackers, social widgets, and privacy banners • Settings to block images, videos, scripts, and more Custom Rules • Block or allow web resources and websites • Hide webpage elements • Strip cookies from web requests • Force the loading of websites and resources over a secure connection (https) • Specify filters using a simple and an intuitive format or using regular expressions • Search, import, and share custom rules Blocker Profiles • Add and manage multiple profiles with different settings • Activate profiles on demand • Use different profiles on different devices • Import and duplicate profiles • Share profiles with family and friends Blocker Extension • Blocks content with minimal overhead and high performance • Doesn't have access to your browsing activities and can't send any information about what was blocked back to the app iCloud Sync • Keeps profiles and settings up-to-date across all your devices (iPhone, iPad, and Mac) • Lets you access your profiles and settings from any device Passcode Lock • Protects access to the app using a passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID