Comparison

Block advertising Pro vs DPM Scan Pro

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

Head to head
About

Block advertising Pro

Eliminate intrusive pop-ups, banner ads, and trackers across all browsers. Enjoy a faster, smoother, and distraction-free online experience while protecting your privacy with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Powerful ad blocking system
  • Removes pop-ups and banner ads
  • Blocks prying trackers
  • Faster, smoother browsing
  • Privacy protection
  • One-tap activation
Features
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Free your online browsing experience from annoying advertising with our app! Thanks to our powerful ad blocking system, you can say goodbye to intrusive pop-ups, annoying banner ads and prying trackers on any browser. Browse without distractions and protect your privacy with just one tap. With our app, you will enjoy faster, smoother browsing and free of unwanted ads. Try our solution now and discover how much it can improve your online experience!

About

DPM Scan Pro

Features
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Scanning app for robust and fast scanning of DPM (Direct Part Markings) DataMatrix and QR codes. Scanned results can be delivered directly to the web browser via API settings or to a message queue via MQTT. Features: - Scans Direct Part Markings (DPM) and Dot Pen Matrix codes robustly and reliably. Whether needle stamped, laser marked or additive direct marking from 3D printer. Works on metallic surfaces such as 1.4404 stainless steel or as well as plastics such as PA12. - Also scans many classic (black and white) 2D and 1D barcodes robustly and reliably - API connection to third party system via MQTT for wireless transmission/transfer of scanned codes. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us! - Triggered Scanning Mode: This option can be enabled in the settings. It ensures that scan results are only captured when the button is pressed. - Batch Scanning: Capture multiple scans quickly and efficiently in one session. - Bulk scanning (former batch scanning) to decode multiple codes at once - BT Scanning

Screenshots

Block advertising Pro4 screens
DPM Scan Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DPM Scan Pro at Free against Block advertising Pro's $0.99. DPM Scan Pro also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 30 months). Block advertising Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

DPM Scan Pro is free to download; Block advertising Pro costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block advertising Pro ships an update every 30 months, DPM Scan Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Block advertising Pro versus DPM Scan Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock advertising ProDPM Scan Pro
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB18 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGiacomo GuglielmiAdditive Marking GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Block advertising Pro

No in-app purchases

None

DPM Scan Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block advertising Pro free?
Block advertising Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DPM Scan Pro free?
DPM Scan Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Block advertising Pro or DPM Scan Pro have ads?
Neither Block advertising Pro nor DPM Scan Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Block advertising Pro or DPM Scan Pro?
Block advertising Pro ships an update every 30 months, and DPM Scan Pro monthly. Most recently, Block advertising Pro was updated on November 2, 2026 and DPM Scan Pro on November 3, 2026.

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