Lockdown Privacy - Desktop for PC and Mac

Software Reviews and Criticism

• By Zach888

  Almost a gold standard

  The ad tracking is better than my browser plugin and appears to block even more ads while also preserving website functionality! However, this app doesn't appear to be compatable with third-party VPNs. They will appear to run, but my IP address does not change. I only use VPNs on occasion, but would prefer to have this running in tandem. If this is fixed (and their privacy policy really is what they say it is) there is no reason this app can't be a gold standard for Windows users!

  
  
• By EU TU TOO

  Not ready for prime time....

  Let me say the Windows app works fine alone and like, on ios and iPad OS, NO issues. Except! I use Express VPN on all devices. Lockdown will not work with Express VPN. One or the other has to be OFF for the other to work. ON together, they break the connection to the internet on Safari and I refuse to use other browsers. Having my present IP address covered, masked by the VPN is more important than the trackers. I've been using Express VPN for 3 years. It works and there is no logging. I've been using 1Blocker on Safari several years as well and it just works. 1Blocker does work with Lockdown fine, no issues. I do not want to use Lockdown's vpn until it has been reviewed by Macworld, OSX Daily, Tom's Hardware etc. Lastly, I will not be looking at this review to see your reply. I don't know why Microsoft can't notify when a responce is posted, since one has to be signed in to leave a review anyway, having a little script running looking for reply posts seems simple. None-the-less, if Express VPN is on and I turn on Lockdown, it breaks the established connection. If Lockdown is on and I turn on Evpn, it will never connect. Same thing on iOS or iPad OS. Handshake?

  
  
• By j%nml

  Battery Antagonist

  I have the same issue as another reviewer - it burns through the battery, big time - even when the computer is sleeping. We need an app like this that blocks ads and trackers across all apps, not just in the browser; but for now the battery problem makes it a nonstarter. It works pretty well on my iPhone, so I'm keeping it and hoping for an update that fixes the power drain. If that happens, it'll get at least another star (or maybe two).

  
  
• By TeeJHooker

  Good in general, but needs configuration

  I read the other reviews but I didn't have those issues. Mine works fine and the counter absolutely blocks items. I haven't added it to my startup items yet but I'll try that next. To make it better, it really needs some sort of configuration settings. Right now if you restart it starts with the firewall off.

  
  
• By LoveJoyPeace!!

  App Stopped Working

  App stopped working after the Os 15.3 update! Not sure if it's the update or the app. Hence 3 stars. Worked well for a while! After the update, I logged into app store, on ios, app store stays on even when settings is turned off and no longer blocks nor does it refresh to clear block logs, now the hide link is stays highlighted. And when I click the menu it closes the app. It also doesn't allow me to add to the block list to refresh the list. On ios app the ransomware does not have anything blocked, and says it is under maitenance, on Windows Os, it showed some at first, but not sure if these domains added to block list are interfering with blocking. Please fix this, otherwise the app is great for blocking ads and unwanted trackers. Thanks for your help!

  
  

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