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Adblock Browser vs ProxyX Browser

Both stand on web browsers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Adblock Browser

Free plan AndroidMacWindows

Adblock Browser combines built-in ad blocking with several privacy and security controls across Android, Windows, and macOS. Its lack of iOS support and custom filter lists should guide platform and customization decisions.

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ProxyX Browser

Free plan iPhone

ProxyX combines a built-in proxy, WebKit browsing, tracker blocking, and local data storage in a free iPhone app. Consider the iPhone focus, lack of sync, and launch advertising before installing it.

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The facts

	Adblock Browser	ProxyX Browser
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, Mac, Windows	iPhone
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Adblock Browser	Not published
Website	adblockbrowser.org	proxyx-browser.com
On web browsers	#127 of 154	#131 of 154

Adblock Browser: what it does well

Blocks pop-up, video, and banner ads automatically
Includes tracker protection and cookie controls
Supports Chrome Web Store extensions
Redirects to HTTPS where possible
Free personal use on one device

What to know first

No custom filter lists
Not available for iOS devices
Some sites may load incorrectly with blocking
Default lists may miss less popular national websites

ProxyX Browser: what it does well

Proxy works without setup or an extra app
Blocks ads and trackers across websites
Supports four listed search engines and custom engines
Downloads can be paused, resumed, deleted, or shared
Local storage keeps bookmarks and history on-device

What to know first

Requires iOS 17 or later
Currently optimized for iPhone
No cross-device synchronization
One interstitial ad appears at every launch

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