AdLock

AdLock is an ad blocker for desktop and mobile devices, with controls for trackers, malware, and site or app exceptions. It suits people who want one tool across several operating systems and browsers, but the long-term price requires an upfront commitment.

Overview

AdLock blocks ads by default, including without an acceptable-ads program, and lets users allow ads on specific websites or apps. It also blocks tracking scripts, malware, malicious requests, and redirects. That breadth makes it more than a browser-only choice, though its paid coverage stops at five devices.

Key features

• Ad controls: Custom filter lists, cookie-popup blocking, and exceptions for selected sites or apps give users room to tune blocking. Those controls are useful when a site or app needs ads enabled, but the default remains to block all types of ads.
• Privacy and security: AdLock blocks trackers and harmful requests, and says it does not collect, transfer, or sell user data. That combination suits privacy-conscious users who want blocking beyond advertising alone.
• Connection filtering: Filtering HTTP and HTTPS connections is intended to improve performance and responsiveness. AdLock also says it uses few device resources, saves mobile data, and extends battery life.
• Support: Technical support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and paid plans have a 30-day money-back guarantee. These are useful safeguards for a subscription, though they do not change the five-device cap.

Pricing

AdLock is freemium: free browser extensions are available for popular browsers, and standalone apps have free trials, including a 7-day trial. Paid plans cover five devices and include a 30-day money-back guarantee.

• 1 month: $9.95 a month, billed $119.40/year if billed monthly. This is the flexible option for someone who does not want a long commitment, but the annualized charge makes it the costliest route.
• 1 year: $39.50 a year, billed yearly. Marked Most Popular, it is the middle-ground choice for someone willing to renew annually rather than pay several years ahead.
• 5 years: $15.99 a year, billed every 5 years. This has the lowest annual equivalent, but requires paying for a five-year term upfront, making it a poor fit for anyone unsure they will keep using AdLock.
• Free browser extensions: Available for all popular browsers. They are the no-cost starting point, while standalone apps require a trial or paid plan for continued use.

Platforms

AdLock supports Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Android TV, with coverage across desktop and mobile. Browser support includes Chrome, Safari, and Firefox. The range is useful for households or individuals spanning devices, although five-device paid coverage may constrain larger setups.

Who it's for

Choose AdLock if you want default ad blocking plus controls for trackers, malware, cookie pop-ups, and selected exceptions on a mix of desktop and mobile platforms. It is less suitable if you need paid coverage for more than five devices, or want to avoid a long prepayment to get the lowest annual price.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Blocks ads without acceptable ads, and lets users make site or app exceptions, so blocking can be adjusted when needed.
• Pros: Covers trackers, malware, malicious requests, and redirects alongside ads, broadening its privacy and security role.
• Pros: Supports major desktop and mobile platforms, including Android TV, and offers browser extensions.
• Cons: Paid plans cover only five devices, which may not stretch across a larger household's devices.
• Cons: The lowest annual price requires a five-year billing term; the monthly option costs $9.95 a month and is billed $119.40/year if billed monthly.

Alternatives

For more options, browse Ad blockers or Ad Blocking Software.

• Ghostery is a strong alternative for readers who want a free, open-source option with no subscription required; its listed features are all free.
• Blokada is worth considering for readers who want a free ad blocker for Android 5 or newer, or prefer a freemium option spanning desktop and mobile platforms.
• Adblock Plus is another freemium choice, with an open-source web extension licensed under GPLv3.
• Disconnect offers a free basic extension for a single browser as well as a paid Premium plan, making it a possible fit for someone focused on browser-level coverage.
• AdGuard is another freemium option for readers comparing ad blockers across desktop and mobile platforms.
• uBlock Origin is a free, open-source alternative for readers whose needs match its listed Android platform.
• 1Blocker suits readers seeking a freemium choice for Apple platforms, with a paid monthly plan that includes multiple blocking categories and background filter updates.
• AdBlock is another freemium option across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android; its Premium plan includes a 7-day free trial.

Verdict

AdLock is a good fit for people who want broad platform coverage and combine ad blocking with controls for trackers and harmful requests. Its main advantage is that range of blocking and exceptions in one tool; look elsewhere if five devices are not enough or the five-year prepayment is too much of a commitment.