This article explains ways to filter ads and block popups on iPhone and macOS, including options for Safari and Apple's browser environment.
AdAway
vsPi-Hole
AdAway vs Pi-Hole
How do AdAway and Pi-Hole compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | AdAway | Pi-Hole |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Block ads system-wide on Android with AdAway using hosts-file or VPN-based filtering, without root access. | Block ads across a network with Pi-hole, which filters DNS requests for connected devices. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Website | Website |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Android, Web | Browser extension, Linux, Web |
| Open source | Not stated | Not stated |
| Language | English | English |
| Alternatives |
Other options to consider
Sites similar to both AdAway and Pi-Hole.
Filter DNS requests on a local network with Blocky, a DNS proxy and ad blocker written in Go.
Block ads and tracking across a home network with AdGuard Home, a network-wide filtering service.
Filter DNS requests with personalDNSfilter, which supports encrypted DNS and Java-enabled devices including Android.
Open source
5 alternatives
NeoDevHost publishes an ad-blocking hosts list, with repository topics indicating support for tools such as AdAway and Pi-hole.
Open source
24 alternatives
Configure DNS filtering with DNSWarden, a resolver that supports allow and block lists and encrypted DNS protocols.