# Ka vs Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ka at none against Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's 10. Ka also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.7). Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (76% vs 63%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ka asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Ka against 4.3 for Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 217 and 209 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Ka's written reviews are positive against 76% of Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's.

Ka ships an update every 4 months, Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ka | Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ka-block/id1037173557/reviews) | **[4.3 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostery-adblocker-for-privacy/id6504861501/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **217** | 209 |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.7 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Graham & Josh Peek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037173556) | [Ghostery GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728073089) |

## What reviewers say

### Ka

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ka-block/id1037173557)

This content blocker for Safari enhances your browsing experience by preventing ads and tracking scripts. It significantly improves page load times, reduces data usage, and conserves battery life by blocking intrusive elements.

**Highlights:** Content blocking for Safari, Blocks ads and tracking scripts, Improves page load speed, Reduces data usage, Conserves battery life, Open source

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and lightweight performance
- 💰 Completely free with no in-app purchases
- 🔒 Open source with no data collection
- 👍 Simple and easy to set up
- ✅ Blocks most obtrusive ads effectively

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Inconsistent ad blocking performance across platforms
- 📱 Doesn't block ads on YouTube or Facebook
- 🐛 Causes blue filter overlay on some news sites
- ⚠️ Blocks some legitimate website content
- 🚫 Fails to block certain ad types (gifs, flash, pop-unders)

**Reported bugs**

- Blue semi-opaque filter appearing on images on certain news sites
- Fails to block ads despite being enabled
- Creates unwanted popups instead of blocking them
- Breaks website functionality on some domains
- Doesn't work with subscription-based newspaper sites

**Requested features**

- Whitelist/exclude option for websites to support
- Toggle to easily enable/disable the blocker
- Auto-update filter lists without app updates
- Block autoplay videos on news sites
- Display blocked tracker count for transparency


### Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostery-adblocker-for-privacy/id6504861501)

Block ads, trackers, and pop-ups on Safari for a faster, more private browsing experience. This tool speeds up page loads and provides insights into online trackers.

**Highlights:** Blocks ads and pop-ups, Stops trackers from collecting data, Removes cookie consent pop-ups, Speeds up page load times, Provides tracker insights, Customizable whitelists

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small monthly contribution | $1.99 | per month |
| Medium monthly contribution | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly donation | $4.99 | per month |
| Small yearly contribution | $23.90 | per year |
| Yearly donation | $47.99 | per year |
| Medium yearly contribution | $59.90 | per year |
| Large yearly contribution | $143.99 | per year |
| Small one-time contributio | $5.00 | one-time |
| Medium one-time contribution | $10.00 | one-time |
| Large one-time contribution | $20.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to understand settings
- 🚀 Websites run much better
- 🔒 Blocks ads, trackers, and pop-ups
- 👍 Customizable blocking options
- 🚀 Lightweight and fast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance on different platforms
- 🐛 Fails to block some ads, especially on YouTube
- 🐛 Occasionally stops working or requires reinstallation

**Reported bugs**

- New version not supported on macOS Safari
- Uninstall icon causes issues on other devices

**Requested features**

- Allow one-time donations instead of subscriptions
- Expand DNS-level blocking to other devices
- Improve integration with Safari and other browsers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ka free?

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

### Is Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy free?

Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ka or Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy?

Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy is rated higher. Ka averages 4.2 out of 5 from 217 ratings, while Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy averages 4.3 from 209 ratings.

### Do Ka or Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy have ads?

Neither Ka nor Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ka or Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy?

Ka ships an update every 4 months, and Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy every 6 days. Most recently, Ka was updated on November 2, 2026 and Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy on November 8, 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.*