Adguard iOS Updates & Release Notes

March 2, 2022

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.

Changelog

[Enhancement] Updated DnsLibs to v1.7.11 #1951

[Fixed] Crash due to an invalid filtering rule in the EasyList Cookie List #1941

[Fixed] Common crashes in AdGuard v4.3.2 beta #1925

[Fixed] NetworkUtils.init crashes on iOS 12.5 #1938

[Fixed] Bug with the manual refresh icon iOS 15.4 beta #1926

[Fixed] The app crashes if you add a custom filter list with empty lines #1918

[Fixed] Tunnel is being killed due to exceeding memory limit #1935

[Fixed] VPN profile won't connect after settings reset #1952

February 7, 2022

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. You'll probably notice that AdGuard now starts faster than before. We hope you’ll enjoy the new version of AdGuard for iOS.

[Fixed] No Internet when using cellular connection (DNS64 network) #1901

Previously, DNS protection didn't work with some cellular operators with IPv6-only networks (e.g., T-Mobile US). A little AdGuard magic and everything works as it should.

[Fixed] Crash on opening an app with a large DNS blocklist #1883

Now you won't have any problems if you actively use DNS protection and your custom rules.

Changelog

[Enhancement] Updated DnsLibs to v1.7.3 #1916

[Fixed] Allowlist and Blocklist disappear after reboot #1907

[Fixed] Crash in getRulesCountForFilter on empty rule lines #1918

[Fixed] Filter lists update/toggle causes noticeable battery drain #1891 …

December 23, 2021

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!

[Enhancement] Safari Web Extension for iOS 15

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!

Changelog

[Enhancement] "Dns filters" adding logic

[Enhancement] Descriptions are moved under headers in all sections

[Enhancement] DNS filter dialog box

[Enhancement] License screen has been reworked

[Enhancement] Design of the update icon

[Enhancement] Safari Web Extension for applying advanced rules (extended CSS, scriptlets, etc) #1794

[Enhancement] Onboarding screen text has been changed

[Enhancement] Purchase screen has been reworked

[Enhancement] iOS 15: the text in the system settings is now different #1822 …

June 10, 2021

In this version we focused on improving filtering in Safari. In parallel, we solved the problem with YouTube ads that AdGuard users had been encountering. We’ve developed two ways to block them: a shortcut, the instructions for which can be found on our blog, and a Safari extension.

[Enhancement] Added a new action extension for blocking YouTube ads in Safari #1763

The new extension is designed specifically to block ads on YouTube in Safari and runs only there. Unlike the shortcut, the extension is built into the app, so you don’t need to install it manually. To block ads on YouTube, tap the “Share” button and select “Block ads on YouTube (by AdGuard).” After that, the “with AdGuard” caption will appear next to the YouTube logo. If it’s not there, you’ve probably reloaded the page and need to activate the extension again.

March 22, 2021

This is a minor release that contains bug fixes, UI improvements, and more.

[Enhancement] Statistics is displayed as integer numbers

[Fixed] DNS filter lists are updated without reloading DNS filtering which causes random filtering issues #1732

[Fixed] The app crashed when removing a DNS blocklist #1731

[Fixed] When changing from AdGuard implementation to Native, VPN remains enabled

[Fixed] A bug when searching by tags

[Fixed] Internet connection is broken after filters update

[Fixed] Main page icons don't work correctly

[Fixed] VPN icon is not shown in Full-Tunnel mode

[Other] VPN tunnel reconnects every time the app is restarted or opened from the app switcher 4.1.1 (660) #1734

February 18, 2021

Long time ago scientists discovered an interesting phenomenon. While we typically think that what we most want is to actually get what we want, the most intense source of pleasure is in looking forward to getting what we want. That's the dopamine system, also known as the wanting system.

It's been months since Apple added native DNS encryption support to iOS and you might've thought that we at AdGuard just have been lazy not adding support too? Not at all! We've just been trying to follow science and provide you with as much pleasure as possible. Finally, the intensification period ends and catharsis begins!

Native support for encrypted DNS #1589

So in 2020 Apple platforms started natively supporting encrypted DNS. Namely, two protocols were supported — DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-HTTPS (DoT and DoH). Earlier you could set up and manage DNS profiles in AdGuard. Yet, the solution wasn’t so snorky. Now we've made things simple: there is no need to download and install DNS profiles, just enable Native implementation in AdGuard for iOS settings:

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December 15, 2020

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! ​ [Other] DNS-over-QUIC support (AdGuard DNS)

The first thing you should know about DNS-over-QUIC (DoQ) is that it's a new encryption protocol. Not as new as a concept, but very new in terms of practical application. In fact, AdGuard introduced the very first public DNS servers that support DoQ! The feature is still experimental — AdGuard for iOS is one of the first open-source implementations of DNS-over-QUIC — but it's perfectly functioning and we encourage you to try it.

The most common DNS encryption protocols are DNS-over-HTTPS and DNS-over-TLS (DoH and DoT correspondingly). What makes DoQ special? A bunch of things: out-of-the-box encryption, reduced connection times, and better performance in cases of lost data packets. ​