Roadblock - Content Blocker

Name: Roadblock - Content Blocker
Rating: 4.2 (268 reviews)
Author: Obied Corner Software

Block unwanted web content

Free · In‑App Purchases

268 Ratings
Age Rating

4+
Years
Category

Utilities
Developer

Obied Corner Software
Language

EN
+ 3 More
Size

36.6
MB

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. Built-in Rules: • Block ads and trackers • Block social, chat, and AI widgets • Block privacy, newsletter, and notification banners 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 Other features: • Block and hide content visually • Blocker profiles • iCloud Sync • Passcode lock • Built-in rules updates and improvements Please note that you can only enable the settings in the 'Block and Trackers' and 'Languages' sections. Upgrade to Premium and unlock access to all the features in Roadblock. Privacy Policy: https://www.obiedcorner.com/privacy/roadblock/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Ratings & Reviews

4.2

out of 5

268 Ratings

Powerful IF you know how to use it
11/02/2022
Andrew from Philadelphia
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!

Developer Response
Thanks a lot for the review and feedback. We will improve the user guide and add more examples. New features that will make it easier to deal with CSS selectors will hopefully be released in the near future.
Powerful IF you know how to use it
11/02/2022
Andrew from Philadelphia

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!
Developer Response 11/03/2022
Thanks a lot for the review and feedback. We will improve the user guide and add more examples. New features that will make it easier to deal with CSS selectors will hopefully be released in the near future.
It blocks videos!
02/13/2022
Craigbiz2021
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.

Developer Response
Thank you for the feedback and review.
It blocks videos!
02/13/2022
Craigbiz2021

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.
Developer Response 02/15/2022
Thank you for the feedback and review.
Not only an “Ad Blocker”, but can be used for Content Blocker!
02/02/2018
FincaPR
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!!!
Not only an “Ad Blocker”, but can be used for Content Blocker!
02/02/2018
FincaPR

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!!!
Exactly what I needed.
05/03/2021
Zzzzzzzz090
There are a couple of websites I frequent which have autoplay videos — either promos or ads — on every single page. I made custom rules to block media from those two domains, and poof, no more videos on those sites. (Note that this blocks ALL video from a site, not just ads or whatnot, but multiple profiles make it possible to change between rule sets when blocking is not needed.) Easy to understand interface for intermediate users, options are plentiful and straightforward. Well worth the purchase.

Developer Response
Thank you for the review.
Exactly what I needed.
05/03/2021
Zzzzzzzz090

There are a couple of websites I frequent which have autoplay videos — either promos or ads — on every single page. I made custom rules to block media from those two domains, and poof, no more videos on those sites. (Note that this blocks ALL video from a site, not just ads or whatnot, but multiple profiles make it possible to change between rule sets when blocking is not needed.) Easy to understand interface for intermediate users, options are plentiful and straightforward. Well worth the purchase.
Developer Response 05/04/2021
Thank you for the review.

• iOS 27 support • New resource types in custom rules, including Ping and WebSocket • Redesigned and improved the visual tool in the "Tools" extension • Improved video blocking via the "Tools" extension • Improved subscription status handling • Built-in rules updates and improvements • Bug fixes and general improvements Please open the app after updating so the updated rules can be reloaded in Safari.

Version 3.4 3d ago

Data Linked to You

The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Identifiers

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Supported Features
- VoiceOver
- Dark Interface
- Reduced Motion

Information

Seller: Ahmed Mohamed Abdulla Obied
Size: 36.6 MB
Category: Utilities
Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.

iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.

Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later.

Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages: English and 3 more

English, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
Age Rating: 4+

4+

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In-App Purchases: Yes

Premium (Legacy) $1.99

Premium (1 Month) $0.99

Premium (1 Year) $5.99

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Developer Website

Privacy Policy

Supports

Family Sharing

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Roadblock - Content Blocker

Ratings & Reviews

Powerful IF you know how to use it

It blocks videos!

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

Exactly what I needed.

What’s New

App Privacy

Data Linked to You

Accessibility

Supported Features

VoiceOver

Dark Interface

Reduced Motion

Information

Supports

Family Sharing

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