Comparison

AdBlock Pro for Safari vs IDNotify

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AdBlock Pro for Safari

Enhance your web browsing by blocking intrusive ads, trackers, and unwanted content. This tool speeds up page loading, conserves data and battery, and offers robust privacy protection across multiple Apple devices. It also includes features like secure HTTPS connections and custom element blocking.

Highlights
  • Block pop-ups, banners, and autoplay videos
  • Prevent online trackers from collecting data
  • Increase browsing speed by 2-4x
  • Save up to 60% of mobile data
  • Extend battery life
  • Secure browsing with HTTPS Only Mode
  • Customizable element blocking
Features
Currently charting
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Since 2015, AdBlock Pro for Safari has been trusted by millions of users and featured by Apple multiple times. Enhance your browsing experience on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro with our powerful ad-blocking solution. Core Features: • Block Ads: Eliminate pop-ups, banners, autoplay videos, and more. • Preserve Privacy: Block trackers that collect your data online. • Speed up Browsing: Load pages 2-4x faster and save up to 60% data. • Save Battery: Extend battery life by reducing resource usage. • Eliminate Annoyances: Remove cookie prompts and similar distractions. Additional Features: • iCloud Sync: Seamlessly sync settings across all your devices. • Family Sharing: Share the app with up to 5 family members. • HTTPS Only Mode: Ensure all your connections are secure. • Quick Access: Use the built-in Safari shortcut for easy adjustments. • Custom Blocking: Select and hide specific elements on websites. • Picture-in-Picture: Watch videos while multitasking. • Block Miners: Prevent cryptocurrency mining scripts from running. • Blocking Scripts: Disable unwanted JavaScript. • Block Adult Content: Make browsing safer for kids. • Frequent Updates: Enjoy regular performance improvements. • Helpful Support: Access a dedicated support team for assistance. • Localized: Fully translated UI in 60+ languages. • And more... Supported Language Ad Filters: • English, Japanese, Indonesian, Russian, Persian, Latvian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Finnish, Korean, Swedish, Italian, French, Polish, Dutch, Estonian, Hebrew, Icelandic, Lithuanian, Danish, Greek, Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese, Czech, Slovak, Norwegian, Hungarian, Chinese, German, Vietnamese, Arabic. How It Works: • Our app uses Apple’s native Content Blocking API to feed blocking rules to Safari without accessing your browsing data. Compatibility: • Available for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS. Report Ads: • Help us improve by reporting ads within the app. Join the Movement: • Love the app? Leave a review and share with friends! Premium and Terms: AdBlock Pro for Safari is free to download and includes powerful ad blocking for Safari. Premium unlocks enhanced country-specific ad blocking, additional blocking categories, and automatic filter updates. Premium may be available as a subscription or one-time purchase depending on your region and current App Store offer. Current pricing, trial availability, and renewal terms are shown in the App Store purchase sheet before confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in App Store settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple Account is charged after purchase confirmation. Terms of Service: https://www.adblockpro.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.adblockpro.com/privacy

About

IDNotify

Browse the web privately and securely. This app blocks ad trackers and unwanted ads, protecting you from unsafe websites known for phishing and malware. It isolates your data from your default browser, encrypting your history and bookmarks.

Highlights
  • Private web browsing
  • Ad and tracker blocking
  • Protection from unsafe sites
  • Data isolation
  • Encrypted browsing history
  • Site reputation shield
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Browse the web privately and securely. Block ad trackers, unwanted ads, and be protected from unsafe sites known for phishing, malware, poor security, and breaches. Safe Browser will help keep internet browsing safe and private. Using it will help you: 1. Prevent third parties (social, ads, and data harvesting networks) from accessing the user's private information (browsing history, account logins, personal and financial information). 2. Prevent users from going to an unsafe website that is associated with malware, breach, or poor security. Safe Browser is a full-featured web browser that isolates your data from the default web browser that comes with your device. Your browsing history, bookmarks and settings are encrypted and never leave the device. Safe Browser allows you to open multiple tabs, view full screen video in landscape and portrait, and bookmark your favorite sites. For your safety and privacy, Safe Browser comes with a built-in ad and tracker blocker and a site reputation shield. The site reputation shield will check for known malicious sites on your device and warn you before you visit them.

Screenshots

AdBlock Pro for Safari4 screens
IDNotify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AdBlock Pro for Safari at 4.5 against IDNotify's 1.0. AdBlock Pro for Safari also leads on ratings volume (74K vs 2) and chart position (#170 vs unranked). IDNotify's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AdBlock Pro for Safari sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. IDNotify asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AdBlock Pro for Safari holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AdBlock Pro for Safari has 74K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
AdBlock Pro for Safari versus IDNotify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdBlock Pro for SafariIDNotify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (74K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews54.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings74K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#170 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrypto Inc.CSID

Customer experience

AdBlock Pro for Safari

All ratings74,281 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews1,684 reviews
Positive54.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative38.0%

IDNotify

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

AdBlock Pro for Safari

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App getting stuck in tutorial mode
  • Ads still getting through despite app being enabled
  • Incompatibility with certain websites/apps

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to block more than just ads (e.g. trackers, popups)
  • Improved whitelist functionality
  • Compatibility with more browsers/apps beyond just Safari

IDNotify

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

AdBlock Pro for Safari

Subscriptions4
  • 1 month$1.991 Month
  • 3 months$4.993 Months
  • 6 months$7.996 Months
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  • 12 months7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99
None

IDNotify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AdBlock Pro for Safari free?
AdBlock Pro for Safari is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IDNotify free?
IDNotify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AdBlock Pro for Safari or IDNotify?
AdBlock Pro for Safari is rated higher. AdBlock Pro for Safari averages 4.5 out of 5 from 74K ratings, while IDNotify averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do AdBlock Pro for Safari or IDNotify have ads?
Neither AdBlock Pro for Safari nor IDNotify shows ads.

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