Frequently asked questions
Which browser does Blindfold work with?
Safari on iPhone and iPad. Blindfold uses Apple's built-in Content Blocker and Safari Web Extension systems, so it protects Safari specifically. It doesn't block ads in Chrome or other browsers.
How do I turn it on?
Install the app, open it, and follow the short setup. Then enable Blindfold's blockers in Settings, Apps, Safari, Extensions. To see live stats and defend against blocker detection, allow the Blindfold helper on All Websites.
Does my browsing data leave my iPhone?
No. Blocking and the on-device AI run entirely on your device. Blindfold has no account and no server that can see what you browse.
What does the on-device AI actually do?
After a page finishes loading, Apple's on-device model reviews elements that look like ads and writes precise hiding rules. It never runs while you browse and nothing is uploaded. Every rule it creates is listed in the app, and you can delete any of them.
How much does Blindfold cost?
It's $7.99 per year with a 30-day free trial, or $19.99 once for lifetime access. Both include every feature and Apple Family Sharing.
What's the difference between the yearly and lifetime option?
The same app and the same features. Yearly is billed each year and starts with a free trial. Lifetime is a single payment with no subscription.
Can I share it with my family?
Yes. Both the yearly subscription and the lifetime purchase support Apple Family Sharing, so your household is covered by one purchase.
Will it break the sites I use?
Blocking is careful and always reversible. If a site misbehaves, allowlist it in a tap or remove the specific rule. Let us know the URL and we'll tune the lists.
How are the filter lists kept up to date?
They refresh over the air, daily, so you get new rules without waiting for an App Store update.
Do you sell my data or allow 'acceptable ads'?
Never. Blindfold has no trackers, no ads, and no data business. You pay for the app, and that is the entire model.