# Sanitize vs AdsPatron

The clearest difference is rating: Sanitize at 4.5 against AdsPatron's 3.4. Sanitize also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 52%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). AdsPatron's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sanitize sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and AdsPatron sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sanitize holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 207 and 156 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Sanitize's written reviews are positive against 52% of AdsPatron's.

Sanitize ships an update every 6 weeks, AdsPatron every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sanitize | AdsPatron |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanitize-ad-blocker/id1048309542/reviews)** | [3.4 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adspatron-adblock/id6444569777/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **207** | 156 |
| Positive reviews | **74.3% of reviews** | 51.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Henry Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019294106) | [Mykola Matsenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655362166) |

## 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


### AdsPatron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adspatron-adblock/id6444569777)

Block intrusive and potentially harmful ads while browsing the internet. This tool enhances your online safety by preventing malware and phishing attempts. Enjoy faster page loading and prevent online tracking for a more secure browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Block banner ads, Block video ads, Block pop-up ads, Speed up page loading, Prevent tracking, Built-in blacklist for malicious ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Ad-free video watching
- 👍 Solves annoying pop-ups
- 👍 Good for manga readers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤮 App is a scam
- 🤮 Claims to find viruses
- 🤮 Demands payment for fake viruses
- 🤮 Horrible and horrendous
- 🤮 Makes phone glitch

**Reported bugs**

- Phone glitch
- App doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Built-in browser
- Built-in VPN


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sanitize free?

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

### Is AdsPatron free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sanitize or AdsPatron?

Sanitize is rated higher. Sanitize averages 4.5 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while AdsPatron averages 3.4 from 156 ratings.

### Do Sanitize or AdsPatron have ads?

Neither Sanitize nor AdsPatron shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sanitize or AdsPatron?

Sanitize ships an update every 6 weeks, and AdsPatron every 9 days. Most recently, Sanitize was updated on November 2, 2026 and AdsPatron on November 3, 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.*