# Roadblock vs ADB Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Roadblock at 4.2 against ADB Browser's 3.3. Roadblock also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (54% vs 39%). ADB Browser's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Roadblock holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roadblock has 268 ratings behind it against 30, 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 39% of ADB Browser's.

Roadblock ships an update every 2 months, ADB Browser weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roadblock | ADB Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roadblock-content-blocker/id1037709284/reviews)** | [3.3 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adb-browser-faster-web/id6449831137/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **54.2% of reviews** | 38.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Obied Corner Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/434094874) | [Hoang Dai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593970764) |

## 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

**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


### ADB Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adb-browser-faster-web/id6449831137)

Browse the web without interruptions. This app blocks ads, pop-ups, and malicious content across various websites, including YouTube and Facebook. Enjoy faster speeds, background audio playback for videos, and enhanced security for a seamless online experience.

**Highlights:** Ad blocking, Pop-up ad blocking, Ad-free YouTube, Background audio playback, Enhanced browsing speed, Web browsing security, Malicious ad blocking, Customizable themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month with Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 Month | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roadblock free?

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

### Is ADB Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roadblock or ADB Browser?

Roadblock is rated higher. Roadblock averages 4.2 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while ADB Browser averages 3.3 from 30 ratings.

### Do Roadblock or ADB Browser have ads?

ADB Browser shows ads; Roadblock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roadblock or ADB Browser?

Roadblock ships an update every 2 months, and ADB Browser weekly. Most recently, Roadblock was updated on October 24, 2026 and ADB Browser on October 24, 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.*