# Ad Buster vs iVerify Basic

The clearest difference is rating: iVerify Basic at 4.6 against Ad Buster's 4.1. iVerify Basic also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 169). Ad Buster's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 42%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Ad Buster costs $2.99 and iVerify Basic $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iVerify Basic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iVerify Basic has 2.4K ratings behind it against 169, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Ad Buster's written reviews are positive against 42% of iVerify Basic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ad Buster ships an update every 2 months, iVerify Basic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ad Buster | iVerify Basic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.1 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-buster-the-ad-blocker/id1048431763/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iverify-basic/id1466120520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 169 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **56.2% of reviews** | 41.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#17** |
| Size | 63 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZODTTD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/290594874) | [iVerify](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700333884) |

## What reviewers say

### Ad Buster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-buster-the-ad-blocker/id1048431763)

Instantly block banner and video ads across all websites. This app simplifies ad removal with a single switch, reducing page load times and mobile data usage. Enjoy a faster, cleaner browsing experience without unwanted content.

**Highlights:** Blocks banner and video ads, Simple one-switch operation, Removes missed ads and unwanted content, Reduces mobile data usage, Automatic updates, Today Screen widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as advertised
- 🚀 Blocks ads effectively
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great value (when free)
- 👍 Excellent replacement for other blockers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fails to block ads on certain websites/apps
- 🐛 No longer works as it used to
- 🐛 Ads still appear in YouTube
- 🐛 Ads still appear in games
- 🐛 Not compatible with other browsers (Arc, Firefox)

**Reported bugs**

- Failing to work on certain websites
- Not blocking ads in weather app
- New York Times ads visible
- Doesn't work on Gamma game
- Ads running when GAMMA emulator app starts

**Requested features**

- Update software to block new ads
- Fix ad blocking in YouTube app
- Fix ad blocking in games
- Allow use with other browsers like Arc or Firefox
- Fix ad blocking for iOS 14.5 and later


### iVerify Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iverify-basic/id1466120520)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Utilities, #108 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app provides basic device security scanning to detect vulnerabilities and threats. It offers a glimpse into advanced security features for individuals prioritizing their digital safety.

**Highlights:** Device security scanning, Vulnerability detection, Threat awareness, Proactive threat measures, Basic security toolkit

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ad Buster free?

Ad Buster costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iVerify Basic free?

iVerify Basic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ad Buster or iVerify Basic?

iVerify Basic is rated higher. Ad Buster averages 4.1 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while iVerify Basic averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Ad Buster or iVerify Basic have ads?

Neither Ad Buster nor iVerify Basic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ad Buster or iVerify Basic?

Ad Buster ships an update every 2 months, and iVerify Basic every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ad Buster was updated on October 14, 2026 and iVerify Basic on October 18, 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.*