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Block This!

Block Ads, Spam and Malware all just at the touch of a button.

2.6

6 Votes

  • Category General
  • Program license Free
  • Version 3.1
  • Size 4 MB
  • Works under: Android
  • Program available in English
  • Content rating Everyone
  • Package name com.savageorgiev.blockthis
  • Program by Sava Georgiev

Block This! is an Android app designed to block ads and enhance safe browsing on any browser or app.

Overview

Block This! serves as a potent tool for blocking advertisements while browsing on any platform. With its easy-to-use interface, users can activate the ad-blocking feature with just a simple tap. This seamless design makes it a handy tool for those seeking a clutter-free and uninterrupted browsing experience.

Performance and Features

The app not only blocks ads but also contributes to quicker loading times, thus facilitating a smoother online experience. It has the potential to reduce internet data consumption, making it a cost-effective choice for users with limited data plans.

The app's functionality extends to automatic activation on phone startup, eliminating the need to manually turn it on every time. This feature enhances user convenience, ensuring that the ad-blocking service is always on standby.

Support the App

Despite being completely free, Block This! offers users the opportunity to support the app via donations. These donations can be made in three ways: by downloading third-party apps, supporting them on Patreon, or making direct payments to their PayPal account. This voluntary donation system allows satisfied users to contribute to the app's ongoing development and maintenance.

Simplicity and Effectiveness

The simplicity of Block This! is one of its most appealing features. The app eschews complexity for straightforward functionality, making it an accessible tool for users of all tech-savviness levels. Its ability to block bothersome ads ensures a peaceful and distraction-free browsing experience.

Pros

  • Effective ad-blocking capability
  • Speeds up loading times
  • Potential to reduce internet data consumption
  • Automatically activates on phone startup
  • Simple and user-friendly interface

Cons

  • Relies on user donations for support

- Requires no permissions now

- Improved Layout

- 100% free

Potentially dangerous permissions

  • READ_PHONE_STATE: Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.

Other permissions

  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
  • INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
  • RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. If you don't request this permission, you will not receive the broadcast at that time. Though holding this permission does not have any security implications, it can have a negative impact on the user experience by increasing the amount of time it takes the system to start and allowing applications to have themselves running without the user being aware of them. As such, you must explicitly declare your use of this facility to make that visible to the user.