Still seeing ads even with ad blocker installed?

[Premium1]

So I have an iPhone 7 and have never ads installed. I went under settings and safari and turned it on, yet I am still seeing ads? This didn't used to happen (I uninstalled it for a short time and reinstalled it) Do I need to do something or did they change to where it doesn't block all ads anymore?

 

[Just_Me_D]

It is being reported throughout the web that Apple is blocking certain types of ad-blocking apps. In addition, I’ve read where popular ad-blocking apps like Weblock and Adblock can no longer be updated in the App Store. Whether or not it’s true, I don’t know because I dont use either app. Still, it could be the reason you’re still seeing ads despite having an ad-booking app installed on your device.

 

[Premium1]

It is being reported throughout the web that Apple is blocking certain types of ad-blocking apps. In addition, I’ve read where popular ad-blocking apps like Weblock and Adblock can no longer be updated in the App Store. Whether or not it’s true, I don’t know because I dont use either app. Still, it could be the reason you’re still seeing ads despite having an ad-booking app installed on your device.

It is just weird because it seems to be hit or miss. Some are blocked, others aren't.

 

[Just_Me_D]

It is just weird because it seems to be hit or miss. Some are blocked, others aren't.

Being that ad-blocking apps need near constant updating to up with the ever changing tactics of ad pushers, I can see how some are getting through, especially if Apple is indeed preventing an-blocking apps from being updated.

 

[Tinkernaught]

What I read was that Apple is stopping the blocking of ads inside apps other than Safari. They're not doing anything to interfere with Safari ad blockers.

 

[Premium1]

What I read was that Apple is stopping the blocking of ads inside apps other than Safari. They're not doing anything to interfere with Safari ad blockers.

Well I am seeing the ads in safari. I saw the article about apple, just seems weird it is off and on within safari in terms of blocking ads.

 

[Tinkernaught]

Well I am seeing the ads in safari. I saw the article about apple, just seems weird it is off and on within safari in terms of blocking ads.

It's got to be like the others wrote, a matter of updates. And not all blockers are created equal. Mine blocks well, but has never been able to get rid of the annoying slide-over contest ads here on this site.

 

[Tinkernaught]

Well I am seeing the ads in safari. I saw the article about apple, just seems weird it is off and on within safari in terms of blocking ads.

It's got to be like the others wrote, a matter of updates. And not all blockers are created equal. Mine blocks well, but has never been able to get rid of the annoying slide-over contest ads here on this site.

 

[Premium1]

It's got to be like the others wrote, a matter of updates. And not all blockers are created equal. Mine blocks well, but has never been able to get rid of the annoying slide-over contest ads here on this site.

I am seeing those as well ha

 

[Ledsteplin]

I use AdBlocker. It still works, but I have to constantly open the app to make it work. It needs an update, but it doesn't look as though Apple will allow it.

 

[Premium1]

I use AdBlocker. It still works, but I have to constantly open the app to make it work. It needs an update, but it doesn't look as though Apple will allow it.

That is also the one I use. It is a shame apple is blocking them now.

 

[Ledsteplin]

That is also the one I use. It is a shame apple is blocking them now.

Mine's not blocked. It works, but needs an update. It quits, then I have to open the app and let it load.

 

[Tinkernaught]

It's the VPN-based, more-than-just-Safari ad blockers that are affected. Apple Rejecting Updates for AdBlock, a VPN-based Ad Blocker Which Block Ads in Other Apps

Because they remove ads in other apps than Safari.

 

[SprSynJn]

From what I've read,  has only stopped allowing them to update the app on the Store. Signatures can still be updated.

 

[iOS Gravity]

Also, am I the only one that is unable to block annoying ads on the iMore site? I have adblock turned on in chrome, and even block the ads manually, but they will not go away. They cover up the entire menu bar on the site.

 

[Tartarus]

Also, am I the only one that is unable to block annoying ads on the iMore site? I have adblock turned on in chrome, and even block the ads manually, but they will not go away. They cover up the entire menu bar on the site.

I don’t have that issue.

 

[Premium1]

Also, am I the only one that is unable to block annoying ads on the iMore site? I have adblock turned on in chrome, and even block the ads manually, but they will not go away. They cover up the entire menu bar on the site.

I get those annoying contest ads all the time, even with ad blocker.

 

[Premium1]

So which is the best adblocker than that will continue to be updated through the app store?

 

[Sherry_B]

So which is the best adblocker than that will continue to be updated through the app store?

They don't really need to be updated on the app store. Install one that has an option to update the filter list through the adblock app itself.

 

[Ledsteplin]

They don't really need to be updated on the app store. Install one that has an option to update the filter list through the adblock app itself.

He's referring to ad block apps that only work in Safari. Those like AdBlock that block ads in other apps can no longer update due to Apple's restrictions.