AdGuard Pro — adblock&privacy 4.5.3

version 4.5.3

Apr 12, 2024
Version 4.5.3
Important improvements for the DNS protection feature: no more DNS leaks and connection instability when changing networks. Updated libraries that are essential for the app’s performance: DnsLibs, TSUrlFilter and Scriptlets.
> Starting with this version, AdGuard for iOS supports only iOS 13 or later.

version 4.5.2

Dec 12, 2023
Version 4.5.2
In this version, we’ve added HTTP basic authentication for DNS-over-HTTPS. This is useful if you have your own DNS server and don’t want someone else to use it. There is a nuance, though: there are not many DNS servers that support this feature right now. But soon they’ll become available in AdGuard Home and AdGuard DNS, so stay tuned!

Besides, we’ve fixed minor bugs and updated DnsLibs and Scriptlets.

version 4.5.2

Dec 12, 2023
Version 4.5.2
In this version, we’ve added HTTP basic authentication for DNS-over-HTTPS. This is useful if you have your own DNS server and don’t want someone else to use it. There is a nuance, though: there are not many DNS servers that support this feature right now. But soon they’ll become available in AdGuard Home and AdGuard DNS, so stay tuned!

Besides, we’ve fixed minor bugs and updated DnsLibs and Scriptlets.

version 4.5.1

Nov 9, 2023
Version 4.5.1
Fixed an issue on iOS 17 where filters would just update endlessly without actually updating. While we were trying to get to the root of the problem we discovered that it was caused by a bug in iOS itself (content blocker’s crash). It took us a lot of time and effort, but we managed to find a workaround and fix the problem - you can learn more about our solution from AdGuard blog.

Also, we updated the dependencies of three components that are essential for efficient blocking: SafariConverterLib, Scriptlets, and TSUrlFilter. Lastly, we reworked DnsLibs (our DNS filtering engine), which significantly improved DNS-over-HTTPS/3 stability, and implemented some other fixes for the app’s better performance.

version 4.5

Jul 5, 2023
Version 4.5
This is a technical update aimed to increase the app stability and fix minor bugs.

version 4.4.6

Apr 12, 2023
Version 4.4.6
Spring is the time for renewal, and AdGuard products are no exception.

We've updated all the libraries used in the app and improved the UI, so now AdGuard for iOS runs smoother and is more user-friendly.

Advanced blocking rules acceleration

The Advanced Protection feature is something we're proud of and what sets us apart from other content blockers on iOS. With this module, AdGuard for iOS can apply advanced filtering rules that supplement standard Safari content blocking rules and help effectively tackle complex and encrypted ads.

However, due to the peculiarities of iOS, the *Advanced Protection* feature’s operation was always limited compared to other versions of AdGuard. For example, some rules applied noticeably later than page load. Sometimes this led to ad "flickering" as it was only hidden after page loading. In other cases, this even prevented certain ads from being blocked.

When preparing the new version of AdGuard for iOS, we put in a lot of effort into speeding up the implementation of advanced blocking rules which directly improved the overall app performance. We hope you'll notice the difference.

Native support for the :has() pseudo-class

With Safari v16.4, content blockers gained the capability to select elements for hiding using the :has() pseudo-class. While this might sound complex and confusing, it's essential to know that this feature is incredibly important to us. It allows for the selection of ad blocks based on their content.

Until AdGuard v4.4.6 for iOS, support for the :has() pseudo-class was implemented as part of the Advanced Protection module, available only in paid version. Now, this functionality is available to all AdGuard for iOS users!

version 4.4.5

Dec 21, 2022
Version 4.4.5
In this version we've significantly updated our DNS filtering library - DnsLibs - so it consumes less resources and runs faster.

Besides, the DNS-over-QUIC protocol implementation now supports RFC 9250 (proposed standard), and the experimental status was removed from DoQ support.

Finally, we've updated our Safari rules engine and fixed a couple of bugs.

version 4.4.1

Aug 5, 2022 Version 4.4.1
This is the first update AdGuard for iOS gets since changing the developer account. Please note that you may need to re-enable AdGuard content blockers in Safari settings and check for filter updates in the app.

version 4.4.0

May 8, 2022 Version 4.4.0
Meet AdGuard v4.4.0 for iOS! In this release we have fixed only one, but incredibly annoying issue with AdGuard DNS filtering module handling network changes. Now everything works without glitches and we can finally relax (for a while). Hope you will enjoy the new version.

version 4.3.3

Mar 4, 2022 Version 4.3.3
This update is small but important: the fixes we've made will definitely make AdGuard work even better. In this version we've improved DNS filtering to make it more stable even when the internet connection is poor. We've also fixed a bug that was preventing filter updates on iOS 15.4 beta and a couple of background crashes. And we've added some other minor improvements to make using AdGuard more comfortable.

version 4.3.2

Feb 7, 2022 Version 4.3.2
Not all our updates are flashy and eye-catching, but they all make AdGuard better. So, meet AdGuard v4.3.2 for iOS - right from the oven. In this release we've mainly focused on improving the app’s performance and fixing minor bugs. We hope you’ll enjoy the new version of AdGuard for iOS.

version 4.3.1

Dec 30, 2021 Version 4.3.1
It's time for the long-awaited release of AdGuard v4.3 for iOS. We've implemented support for AdGuard’s Safari Web Extension for iOS 15 and added Advanced protection. Never before has AdGuard for iOS blocked ads so effectively!

The AdGuard Web Extension for Safari serves to enhance the capabilities of the AdGuard for iOS app. With this extension, AdGuard can apply Advanced protection to better block ads in Safari, including YouTube ads, thanks to an improved filtering mechanism.

We’ve also performed a complete code refactoring and added an option to choose the filter update check interval in Low-level settings. And, of course, we fixed a few minor bugs in the process.

We hope you will enjoy AdGuard v4.3 for iOS!

version 4.2.2

Sep 21, 2021 Version 4.2.2
A minor update. We changed one line to be consistent with iOS 15.
Our current focus is v4.3; it has a cool innovative feature that augments ad blocking quality. We intend to release it in the next few weeks. Stay tuned!

version 4.2.1

Aug 6, 2021 Version 4.2.1
This is a rather small update. We stopped a nasty bug in its track: DNSLibs used to return an error after an attempt to add a DNS-over-QUIC server. Now it’s fixed, so you can live in peace and use the app that has become even more bug-free. Plus, a bunch of crashes are dealt with.

version 4.2.0

Jun 10, 2021 Version 4.2.0
We’ve added an action extension for enhanced ad blocking on YouTube in Safari. Besides ads, the extension removes the white placeholders left after blocking and extra taps - now videos are played automatically.Also, we’ve improved the performance of the Safari rules converter, added alerts to our new Safari extension blocking ads on YouTube, updated DnsLibs, and fixed bugs.

version 4.1.1

Mar 22, 2021 Version 4.1.1
Some of our updates go unnoticed, and this is one of those cases. But ‘unnoticed’ doesn’t mean bad, because there are things you can feel but not see: happiness, love, inspiration, air. And they rule the world.
To release the new version, we’ve fixed bugs, improved UI and more.

version 4.1.0

Feb 18, 2021 Version 4.1.0
The new version features native DNS support that you’ve asked for. Besides, we added low-level settings (i.e., Fallback and Bootstrap servers) - hopefully, tech savvies will appreciate it.

version 4.0.4

Dec 15, 2020 Version 4.0.4
This release is mainly focused on bug fixes and minor improvements. Yet, it has a feature that one can’t ignore - DNS-over-QUIC support!

What’s changed:
- Added DNS-over-QUIC support (innovative DNS encryption protocol)
- Fixed bugs
- Improved UI/UX

version 4.0.3

22. Sep. 2020 Version 4.0.3
This is mostly a bugfix release.

What's changed:
- Fixed localization issues and a few UI bugs
- Fixed an issue with deleting obsolete filters
- Fixed a bug with the Remove VPN profile button
- Fixed a connection issue when automatically switching networks (IPv6)

version 4.0.3

Sep 22, 2020 Version 4.0.3
This is mostly a bugfix release.

What's changed:
- Fixed localization issues and a few UI bugs
- Fixed an issue with deleting obsolete filters
- Fixed a bug with the Remove VPN profile button
- Fixed a connection issue when automatically switching networks (IPv6)

version 4.0.2

Aug 18, 2020 Version 4.0.2
This is mostly a bugfix release, yet it has some important improvements.

What’s changed:
- Enhanced user interface and redesigned menu logic
- Fixed translate bugs
- Fixed network connection and DNS deactivation issues
- Removed obsolete filters

version 4.0.1

Jun 17, 2020 Version 4.0.1
It's been forever since the last AdGuard Pro update, and even more since the last meaningful one. We hope very much that this huge update will redeem us. And there's no reason to think otherwise: the number and the scale of changes is enormous.
First of all, a complete UI rework. This implies much more than a mere reskin. New overall style, new menu logic, new icons and widgets. You'll notice the contrast with the old version right away, and hopefully you'll find it better, like we do.
Content blockers: a brand new addition to AdGuard Pro. It's a set of features that ultimately improves ad blocking in Safari and helps you manage and customize the filtering process.
There's much more to explore: for example, Activity feed (think renovated Requests Log) that will not only conveniently display your DNS requests but also give you exhaustive details about them.
Give the reborn AdGuard Pro a try and you won't be disappointed!

version 2.1.2

Jul 22, 2019 Version 2.1.2
AdGuard Pro rises from the dead! It only took us a year to learn basic Necromancy. But in all seriousness, in this version, we have improved the Assistant, and there's also some localization updates.

version 1.1.3