# Sanitize vs AdBlocker Ultimate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sanitize at 74% against AdBlocker Ultimate's 28%. Sanitize also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 61 months). AdBlocker Ultimate's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sanitize sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and AdBlocker Ultimate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sanitize holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sanitize has 207 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Sanitize's written reviews are positive against 28% of AdBlocker Ultimate's.

Sanitize ships an update every 6 weeks, AdBlocker Ultimate every 61 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sanitize | AdBlocker Ultimate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanitize-ad-blocker/id1048309542/reviews)** | [3.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblocker-ultimate/id1113503428/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **207** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **74.3% of reviews** | 28.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 61 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Henry Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019294106) | [AdAvoid OOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1113503427) |

## What reviewers say

### Sanitize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanitize-ad-blocker/id1048309542)

This app enhances mobile browsing by blocking intrusive ads, tracking scripts, and pop-ups. It speeds up page loading, conserves mobile data by preventing ad images from downloading, and cleans up cluttered web pages. Users can customize their experience with whitelisting options.

**Highlights:** Blocks ads and tracking scripts, Saves mobile data, Hides ad white space, Removes social share buttons, Customizable whitelisting, Supports select ad networks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver Supporter Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Supporter Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Supporter Package | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Blocks ads effectively
- 🚀 Fast loading pages
- 👍 Free to use with optional support
- 👍 Doesn't break websites
- 👍 Works well on macOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Report problems button doesn't work
- 🐛 Doesn't block all ads
- 🐛 Doesn't work with YouTube
- 🐛 Doesn't work with video ads
- 🐛 Increases stored cookies

**Reported bugs**

- Report problems button doesn't work
- Doesn't work with YouTube
- Doesn't work with video ads
- Increases stored cookies
- Stopped working for some users

**Requested features**

- Add a blacklist feature
- Add a whitelist feature
- Add DNS configurations and ability to add/edit other DNS addresses
- Add Safari share menu option to whitelist or blacklist sites
- Add whitelist websites option in Safari extension


### AdBlocker Ultimate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblocker-ultimate/id1113503428)

This app enhances your Safari browsing experience by blocking all types of advertisements, including banners, pop-ups, and video pre-rolls. It also prevents tracking scripts and malware domains from loading, resulting in faster page speeds and reduced data usage.

**Highlights:** Block ads, trackers, and malware domains, Multiple content blocker categories, Domain whitelist for supported sites, Filter management for active categories, Guided setup for Safari integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdBlocker Ultimate Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blocks ads effectively
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Enhances privacy and security
- 💡 Custom filters available
- 🚀 Faster browsing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't block ads on certain websites/apps
- 🐛 Causes issues with webpage loading
- 🐛 Stops working after updates
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Constant error messages when trying to enable
- Crashes on launch for some users
- Fails to load filters for Safari

**Requested features**

- Ability to block YouTube ads
- Support for more browsers/apps
- More detailed filter management options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sanitize free?

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

### Is AdBlocker Ultimate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sanitize or AdBlocker Ultimate?

Sanitize is rated higher. Sanitize averages 4.5 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while AdBlocker Ultimate averages 3.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Sanitize or AdBlocker Ultimate have ads?

Neither Sanitize nor AdBlocker Ultimate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sanitize or AdBlocker Ultimate?

Sanitize ships an update every 6 weeks, and AdBlocker Ultimate every 61 months. Most recently, Sanitize was updated on October 24, 2026 and AdBlocker Ultimate on October 29, 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.*