# Roadblock vs Ad Blocker ·

The clearest difference is rating: Ad Blocker · at 4.5 against Roadblock's 4.2. Ad Blocker · also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 54%) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 268). Roadblock's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roadblock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Ad Blocker · sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ad Blocker · holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ad Blocker · has 6.2K ratings behind it against 268, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Roadblock's written reviews are positive against 72% of Ad Blocker ·'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roadblock | Ad Blocker · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roadblock-content-blocker/id1037709284/reviews) | **[4.5 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-blocker/id1514739120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 268 | **6.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **72.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Obied Corner Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/434094874) | [Anish Modan](https://appshunter.io/developer/460808519) |

## What reviewers say

### 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, iPhone Duo 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


### Ad Blocker ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-blocker/id1514739120)

This app helps reduce unwanted advertisements, pop-ups, and trackers while browsing the web in Safari. It aims to improve page loading speeds, conserve data, and enhance privacy by filtering out unnecessary content and known tracking resources.

**Highlights:** Safari ad blocking, Built-in privacy protection, Anti-tracking features, Improved web performance, Battery optimization, Reduced data usage, Video ad filtering

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Blocker Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Ad Blocker Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Ad Blocker Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Ad Blocker Yearly Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Ad Blocker Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Ad Blocker Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| Ad Blocker Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Ad Blocker Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective ad blocking
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure browsing
- 💡 Helpful for protecting children
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't block all ads
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full features
- 🐛 Doesn't work on some sites/apps
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Login/setup issues
- Incompatible with certain devices/OS versions

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Expand compatibility to other browsers
- Improve ad blocking on YouTube
- Add VPN functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roadblock free?

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

### Is Ad Blocker · free?

Ad Blocker · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roadblock or Ad Blocker ·?

Ad Blocker · is rated higher. Roadblock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while Ad Blocker · averages 4.5 from 6.2K ratings.

### Do Roadblock or Ad Blocker · have ads?

Neither Roadblock nor Ad Blocker · shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roadblock or Ad Blocker ·?

Roadblock ships an update every 2 months, and Ad Blocker · every 2 months. Most recently, Roadblock was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ad Blocker · on October 31, 2026.

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