# AdBlock for Safari + VPN vs uShield

The clearest difference is rating: uShield at 5.0 against AdBlock for Safari + VPN's 4.3. uShield also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). AdBlock for Safari + VPN's advantage is ratings volume (646 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AdBlock for Safari + VPN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and uShield sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

uShield holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AdBlock for Safari + VPN has 646 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AdBlock for Safari + VPN ships an update every 3 weeks, uShield weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AdBlock for Safari + VPN | uShield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (646 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblock-for-safari-plus-vpn/id1036484810/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ushield-browser-adblocker/id6778865496/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **646** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 98 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adblock Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036483275) | [The Le Ngoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896480764) |

## What reviewers say

### AdBlock for Safari + VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblock-for-safari-plus-vpn/id1036484810)

This app provides a cleaner, faster, and more private browsing experience by blocking ads, trackers, and pop-ups within Safari. It also includes a built-in VPN for secure connections and ad blocking across other apps.

**Highlights:** Blocks banner ads, pop-ups, and video ads, Silences cookie consent pop-ups, Faster page loading and reduced data usage, Built-in VPN with 100+ global locations, Threat protection against malicious sites, Ad blocking extends beyond Safari to other apps

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdBlock VPN Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| AdBlock VPN Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as advertised
- 🚀 Blocks ads effectively
- 💰 Free with optional donation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't block all ads, especially on YouTube
- 🔍 Only works on Safari, not other browsers
- 🤔 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- Stops working after some time
- Blocks too much content on some sites
- Compatibility issues with iOS 15

**Requested features**

- Support for more browsers
- Better ad blocking on YouTube
- Customizable whitelist/blacklist options


### uShield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ushield-browser-adblocker/id6778865496)

This app acts as a personal web shield, blocking ads and trackers to save data, extend battery life, and protect online privacy. It offers customizable filters and seamless iCloud sync across Apple devices for a cleaner, safer browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Block ads and trackers, Worldwide ad blocking with automatic updates, Customizable filters and rules, Seamless iCloud sync, Privacy-focused local processing, Easy setup and smart utilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AdBlock for Safari + VPN free?

AdBlock for Safari + VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is uShield free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AdBlock for Safari + VPN or uShield?

uShield is rated higher. AdBlock for Safari + VPN averages 4.3 out of 5 from 646 ratings, while uShield averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AdBlock for Safari + VPN or uShield have ads?

Neither AdBlock for Safari + VPN nor uShield shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AdBlock for Safari + VPN or uShield?

AdBlock for Safari + VPN ships an update every 3 weeks, and uShield weekly. Most recently, AdBlock for Safari + VPN was updated on November 11, 2026 and uShield on October 31, 2026.

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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.*