Comparison

Adblock Fast vs iBlocker

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

Head to head
About

Adblock Fast

This app is a fast, open-source ad blocker for iOS that optimizes web page loading by removing advertisements. It consumes fewer system resources than other ad blockers and works exclusively within Safari.

Highlights
  • Faster ad blocking
  • Open-source
  • Optimized ruleset
  • Consumes fewer resources
  • Blocks ads in Safari
  • Easy to enable/disable
Features
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Adblock Fast is a new, faster ad blocker and the first open-source ad blocker for iOS (http://appadvice.com/appnn/2015/09/adblock-fast-is-a-free-and-open-source-way-to-banish-ads-in-ios-9)! Just as webpages grew bloated with ads, so too have ad blockers grown bloated with little-used filtering rules and features that sap their speed and hog your device’s disk space, CPU cycles, and memory. Adblock Fast runs an optimized ruleset to accelerate pages more but consume less system resources than other ad blockers do. Adblock Fast blocks ads in Safari not in other apps. To allow Adblock Fast to block in Safari: 1. press the Home button on your iPhone or iPad, 2. tap the “Settings” app, 3. tap “Safari” > (under “ General”) “Content Blockers”, then 4. toggle the “Adblock Fast” switch on. To unblock ads, navigate to the “Adblock Fast” app. To see the effect of Adblock Fast on a particular page, you may have to clear Safari’s cache (tap “Settings” > “Safari” > “Clear History and Website Data”) before reloading the page. If you have any questions or comments, follow and message us: • https://www.facebook.com/adblockfast • https://twitter.com/adblockfast ••• Adblock Fast was created and is maintained by Rocketship, an award-winning app studio whose mission is to design and develop the finest mobile and web experiences.

About

iBlocker

Enhance your browsing experience by blocking intrusive ads, pop-ups, and trackers. Enjoy faster web page loading and improved security without compromising your privacy. Optional premium features offer advanced blocking capabilities and automatic updates.

Highlights
  • Block pop-up ads
  • Stop content tracking
  • Prevent redirects
  • Block autoplay videos
  • Faster web loading
  • YouTube ad blocking (Safari)
Features
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Activate the smart filter for safari and start enjoying the internet without worrying about your security. Block in one click: - Pop-up ads. - Any shocking content. - Tracking of your private data. - Annoying banners. - Any autoplay video content. - Redirects to the porn content. - YouTube video ads (in Safari browser). What else? * Web pages will load two to three times faster. * You will be smiling two times more. Pricing and Terms: The app is a free ad block extension for the Safari browser. An optional subscription with premium features for $5.99/week and a 3-day free trial is available. Premium features include enhanced country-specific ad-blocking, enabling multiple blocking categories simultaneously, and automatic blocking filter updates in the background. The subscription automatically renews unless turned off in AppStore app / Account / Subscriptions at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Read more about our terms and conditions: Privacy policy: https://realtimeviewer.club/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://realtimeviewer.club/term-of-use

Screenshots

Adblock Fast3 screens
iBlocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Adblock Fast at 63% against iBlocker's 25%. Adblock Fast also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). iBlocker's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). 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. iBlocker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Adblock Fast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iBlocker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBlocker has 733 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Adblock Fast's written reviews are positive against 25% of iBlocker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Adblock Fast ships an update every 7 months, iBlocker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Adblock Fast versus iBlocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdblock FastiBlocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (11 ratings)4.4 (733 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.9% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11733 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRocketship AppsMarina Karataeva

Customer experience

Adblock Fast

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive62.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative29.9%

iBlocker

All ratings729 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative66.7%

User reviews

Adblock Fast

From 11 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast loading pages
  • 👍 Simple and lightweight
  • 💰 Free to use
  • ✅ Works on Safari
  • 👍 Effective ad blocking on websites

Room to improve

  • ❌ Does not block YouTube ads
  • ❌ Ineffective on some sites
  • ❌ Blocks non-ad content
  • ❌ Leaves blank ad spaces
  • ❌ Slows down browser

iBlocker

From 733 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Effective virus and malware blocking capability
  • 👍 Simple and straightforward functionality

Room to improve

  • 💰 Aggressive premium paywall and pricing ($7.49/week)
  • 🚫 Inability to close premium advertisement popups
  • 😤 Forced premium upselling immediately upon installation
  • 🔐 Core security features locked behind premium paywall
  • ⚠️ Deceptive monetization model for security software

Bugs and requests

Adblock Fast

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App shuts down videos and comments
  • No longer blocks YouTube ads
  • Cannot skip ads when blocker is active
  • Ads still not blocked after uninstalling
  • Webpages do not load, show blank page
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  • Safari browser becomes choppy and slow
  • Incompatible with iPad 2

Requested features

8 requests
  • Ability to report webpages with ads
  • Whitelisting option
  • Show number of ads blocked and data saved
  • Update filter lists for French websites
  • Block sponsored ads on YouTube
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  • Block ads on social media apps
  • Remove blank ad spaces
  • Force touch on/off feature

iBlocker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Premium advertisement cannot be closed or dismissed
  • App forces premium subscription without clear opt-out option
  • Premium popup appears immediately after installation

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free ad blocking without premium requirement
  • Ability to dismiss or close premium advertisements
  • Free access to basic security features

In-app purchases

None

Adblock Fast

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

iBlocker

Subscriptions11
  • Unlock Everything$4.997 Days
  • Premium access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlock everything$5.997 Days
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  • Premium access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Unlock everything1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • Unlock Everything$9.991 Month
  • Premium access3 Days trial$34.996 Months
  • Premium access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Unlock Everything$59.991 Year
  • Unlock Everything1 Year trial$59.991 Year
  • Unlock everything7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Adblock Fast free?
Adblock Fast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iBlocker free?
iBlocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Adblock Fast or iBlocker?
iBlocker is rated higher. Adblock Fast averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while iBlocker averages 4.4 from 733 ratings.
Do Adblock Fast or iBlocker have ads?
Neither Adblock Fast nor iBlocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Adblock Fast or iBlocker?
Adblock Fast ships an update every 7 months, and iBlocker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Adblock Fast was updated on October 2, 2026 and iBlocker on October 6, 2026.

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