Comparison

Sanitize vs BlockerX Pro

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

Head to head
About

Sanitize

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
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Sanitize is a powerful and efficient ad-blocker. It blocks ads, tracking scripts, social share buttons, pop-ups, and other annoyances from websites you visit. Sanitize makes your mobile browsing experience faster, and leaves you with more data at the end of the month. Features: • Blocks ads and tracking scripts with an extensive and regularly-updated list. • Saves mobile data by preventing large ad images from ever loading. • Hides the wasted white space behind ads. • Removes annoying social share buttons. • Full custom whitelist support, so you can support the sites you love. • Whitelist of high-quality ad networks — if you want to support independent blogs and websites, but still block annoying ads everywhere else, you can allow only ads from networks that serve small, unobtrusive ads.

About

BlockerX Pro

This app helps users regain focus and productivity by blocking distracting content like adult sites, social media, and games. It offers customizable filters, community support, and accountability features to help users overcome bad habits and improve their lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Adult content blocking
  • Website and app blocking
  • Community support and resources
  • Accountability partner feature
  • Safe search enforcement
  • Customizable word filters
Features
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Are you struggling to stay focused and maintain productivity due to distractions from adult content, social media, and gaming. Trusted by over 100,000 users, our community and features are designed to help you reclaim your time and improve your relationships. Key Features: * Adult Filter: Activate the adult content blocking with a single toggle to secure your browsing across all devices. Tailor your experience with customizable app and website blocking. * Website Filter: Instantly block distracting websites, including social media and online gaming sites, ensuring your focus remains intact. * Community Support: Join a community of 100k+ like-minded individuals and access resources like articles and video courses on reboot strategies and overcoming urges. * App Blocker: Easily block access to distracting apps like Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Perfect for improving concentration and productivity. * Safe Search: Enforce safe search on search engines and a restricted mode on YouTube, filtering out adult content to provide a cleaner browsing experience. * Accountability Partner: Connect with a friend who helps you stay committed to your goals, enhancing your journey to quit bad habits. * Game Blocker & Social Media Limit: Effectively block all gaming and limit social media interactions to manage your time better. * Block Dating Apps: With a premium subscription, block access to all dating-related content at the flick of a switch. * Uninstall Notification: Keep your accountability partner informed if you ever uninstall BlockerX Pro, helping you stay on track. * Restrict Unwanted Words: Customize filters to block specific triggering phrases or words across browsers and apps. Discover why BlockerX Pro is the top choice for anyone looking to improve their productivity and maintain focus. With our robust features and supportive community, overcoming distractions and enhancing your lifestyle has never been easier. Subscription Information Upgrade to BlockerX Pro PREMIUM for unrestricted access to every feature. Charges apply via the iTunes Account, with options to manage and cancel subscriptions in iTunes settings. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy - https://blockerx.net/our-privacy-policy/ We love your feedback. Contact support@blockerx.org

Screenshots

Sanitize4 screens
BlockerX Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sanitize at 74% against BlockerX Pro's 38%. Sanitize also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Sanitize sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and BlockerX Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sanitize holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 207 and 380 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Sanitize's written reviews are positive against 38% of BlockerX Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sanitize ships an update every 6 weeks, BlockerX Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sanitize versus BlockerX Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSanitizeBlockerX Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (207 ratings) — better4.1 (380 ratings)
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews — better38.5% of reviews
Number of ratings207380 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB62 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHenry LeeAtmana Tech

Customer experience

Sanitize

All ratings203 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral5.7%
Negative20.0%

BlockerX Pro

All ratings324 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative53.8%

User reviews

Sanitize

From 207 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

BlockerX Pro

From 380 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Effective blocking when properly configured
  • 💪 Helps users overcome addiction and maintain streaks
  • 🤝 Accountability partner feature provides support
  • 🔐 Uninstall protection prevents easy bypass
  • 💰 Lifetime subscription offers good long-term value

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • ❌ Easily bypassed despite security claims
  • 😤 Poor customer support responsiveness
  • 💸 Requires payment for basic functionality
  • 🔧 Inconsistent performance across iOS and Android

Bugs and requests

Sanitize

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Block advertisements on mobile applications

BlockerX Pro

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App locks and becomes unresponsive
  • Emails not being sent to accountability partners
  • Scheduled blocks don't start or stop at correct times
  • App freezes when switching between website and app blocklist tabs
  • Apps won't unblock after time limit expires
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  • Sentence verification is inaccurate and rejects valid input
  • Uninstall protection blocks uninstalling of all apps
  • Firefox private browser blocking doesn't work properly
  • Face ID can easily bypass uninstall protection
  • Blocking feature stops working after extended use
  • Case-sensitive login causes issues
  • No mass entry option for blocklist

Requested features

10 requests
  • PC/Windows desktop application instead of just extension
  • Keyword blocking on iOS (currently Android only)
  • Ability to block specific content within apps rather than entire apps
  • Pre-made blocklist of common adult sites
  • Accountability partner dashboard with settings visibility
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  • Better notification system for accountability partners
  • 24/48/72 hour delay buddy feature on iOS
  • Block model pages on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads
  • Data persistence for blocked websites if app is deleted
  • Separate uninstall protection that doesn't affect other apps

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sanitize

One-time3
  • Silver Supporter Package$0.99
  • Gold Supporter Package$1.99
  • Platinum Supporter Package$3.99
10 purchases

BlockerX Pro

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Monthly$49.991 Month
  • Annual$49.991 Year
  • Annual$99.991 Year
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  • Premium Annual$139.991 Year
  • Premium Annual Pro$139.991 Year
One-time5
  • Premium Plus$25.00
  • 179 Coins$69.99
  • 579 Coins$109.99
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  • 1079 Coins$129.99
  • Premium - Lifetime Access$149.99

Questions

Is Sanitize free?
Sanitize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlockerX Pro free?
BlockerX Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sanitize or BlockerX Pro?
Sanitize is rated higher. Sanitize averages 4.5 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while BlockerX Pro averages 4.1 from 380 ratings.
Do Sanitize or BlockerX Pro have ads?
Neither Sanitize nor BlockerX Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sanitize or BlockerX Pro?
Sanitize ships an update every 6 weeks, and BlockerX Pro monthly. Most recently, Sanitize was updated on November 2, 2026 and BlockerX Pro on November 7, 2026.

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