# ad blocker vs Roadblock

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ad blocker at none against Roadblock's 3. ad blocker also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Roadblock's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (268 vs 19). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roadblock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ad blocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Roadblock holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roadblock has 268 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ad blocker's written reviews are positive against 54% of Roadblock's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ad blocker | Roadblock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-blocker/id1023131805/reviews) | **[4.2 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roadblock-content-blocker/id1037709284/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **268** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **54.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mohamed ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350246025) | [Obied Corner Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/434094874) |

## What reviewers say

### ad blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-blocker/id1023131805)

This utility app removes ads and multimedia content from your browser, enhancing speed and reducing distractions. It also offers privacy locking features for a cleaner browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Ad removal, Multimedia content blocking, Privacy locking, Browser speed enhancement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


### Roadblock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roadblock-content-blocker/id1037709284)

Take control of your online experience by blocking unwanted ads, trackers, and other web content. This app enhances privacy, security, and speeds up page loading while reducing data usage. Syncs seamlessly across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Block ads and trackers, Block social, chat, and AI widgets, Block notification banners, Customizable blocking rules, Hide webpage elements, iCloud Sync across devices, Passcode lock

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium (1 Year) | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium (Legacy) | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Effective ad and content blocking across devices
- ⚡ Lightweight with minimal resource usage
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive user interface
- 🔧 Powerful custom rule filtering capabilities
- 🔄 Cross-device synchronization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Switched from one-time purchase to subscription model
- 🚫 Did not grandfather in legacy purchasers
- 🐛 Custom filters don't work for some users
- ⚠️ Misleading free vs paid feature presentation
- 🔗 Cannot block domains without blocking subdomains

**Reported bugs**

- Custom filters fail to block websites despite being enabled
- Hide Content feature doesn't allow adding filters
- Text deforms when resizing window horizontally
- VoiceOver cannot focus Add button in rule edit UI
- Settings disable after iPad restart

**Requested features**

- Quick whitelist feature in Safari toolbar
- Support for WebSocket and ping content types
- Ability to block specific YouTube channels
- Local activity log
- IP address and port blocking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ad blocker free?

ad blocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Roadblock free?

Roadblock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ad blocker or Roadblock?

Roadblock is rated higher. ad blocker averages 3.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Roadblock averages 4.2 from 268 ratings.

### Do ad blocker or Roadblock have ads?

Neither ad blocker nor Roadblock shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*