BlockBear
by BlockBear
What BlockBear is
BlockBear is an ad blocker for iPhone and iPad that blocks ads and online tracking. Users can also choose to block social buttons, in any combination, and whitelist favorite websites. A Safari extension lets users add sites to the whitelist from within Safari. BlockBear works with Safari only; its maker says Apple limits this type of content blocker to Safari. The maker says many websites can load three to five times faster. The FAQ lists iOS 9 and a 64-bit processor as requirements, including iPhone 5s or newer, iPad Air or newer, and iPad mini 2 or newer. The listed BlockBear! plan is a one-time purchase, with continued list updates included, while the pricing information identifies a free plan. The App Store listing says the developer indicates that the app does not collect data, although Apple says that information has not been verified.
Who it suits
BlockBear suits iPhone and iPad users who browse with Safari and want controls for ads, tracking, and social buttons. It is less suitable for people who need blocking in other browsers.
What it does well
- Blocks ads and online tracking
- Optional social-button blocking
- Website whitelist and Safari extension
- Continued list updates included
- Supports iPhone and iPad
What to know first
- Safari only
- Requires iOS 9 and 64-bit hardware
- Developer privacy disclosure is unverified by Apple
- Feedback responses may not be timely
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| BlockBear! | One-time purchase; list updates continue | On request |
As blockbear.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
BlockBear focuses on Safari content blocking for older and newer compatible Apple mobile devices. Its one-time purchase and continuing list updates are useful, but browser coverage is limited to Safari.
Facts from BlockBear's own pages
- Blocking controls
- The App Store description says users can choose to block ads, online tracking, and social buttons in any combination. · apps.apple.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Browser support
- single-browser · blockbear.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Device coverage
- mobile · blockbear.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Device requirements
- The maker’s FAQ says BlockBear requires iOS 9 and a device with a 64-bit processor; it lists iPhone 5s and newer, iPad Air and newer, and iPad mini 2 and newer. · blockbear.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · blockbear.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Canada · blockbear.com, 28 Sept 2026
- List updates
- The maker says the one-time purchase includes continued list updates. · blockbear.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The BlockBear site identifies the product as from TunnelBear and gives Toronto, Canada as its location. · blockbear.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy disclosure
- The App Store listing says the developer indicates the app does not collect data; Apple says this developer-provided information has not been verified by Apple. · apps.apple.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- BlockBear is an ad blocker for iPhone and iPad that blocks ads and online tracking. · blockbear.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Safari extension
- The App Store description says users can whitelist websites from Safari using the BlockBear Safari extension. · apps.apple.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Safari only
- The maker says BlockBear works with Safari and not other browsers because Apple limits the content blocker to Safari. · blockbear.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Speed
- The maker says it can load many websites 3–5 times faster. · blockbear.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The feedback page welcomes feedback and says the team may not respond in a timely manner because it receives lots of feedback. · blockbear.com, 11 Oct 2026
- TunnelBear integration
- The maker says it was not ready to announce a TunnelBear and BlockBear integration. · blockbear.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Whitelist
- Users can whitelist favorite websites. · blockbear.com, 11 Oct 2026
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