Ad Muncher is an application that blocks pop-up adverts from websites. What sets it apart from similar software is its support for multiple internet browsers and for blocking adware found in file-sharing applications.

We were impressed by the clear instructions on how to get started. Configuring is less easy, however, as the menus are heavy with a host of options that may be confusing.

We tested Ad Muncher on Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. It blocked around 50 per cent of pop-ups in both, which did not impress us. Some functions, such as blocking adult content, failed entirely, but its performance against adware embedded in software was better.

Ad Muncher is a cheap and fairly effective utility but, overall, we prefer the multitude of free alternatives that are available.

Contact:
Ad Muncher (no UK number)
www.admuncher.com