Firefox Focus vs 1Blocker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Firefox Focus
This privacy-focused browser offers an always-on ad and tracker blocker for faster, distraction-free browsing. It automatically erases your browsing history, passwords, and cookies with a single tap, ensuring your online activity remains private.
- Always-on ad blocking
- Tracker protection
- One-tap history deletion
- Minimalist design
- Home screen shortcuts
- Faster page loads
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Use Firefox Focus for everything you want to keep separate from your main browser — for all those get in get out and forget about it moments. No tabs, no fuss, no muss. Block ads and online trackers too. One tap, and your browsing history is completely destroyed. Blocking distracting ads also means faster page loads which means Focus gets you where you want to go a lot faster. Firefox Focus is the perfect get in/get out, search and destroy, I’m on a mission that’s none-of-your-business — web browser. NEW DISTRACTION-FREE DESIGN When you open Focus, you just get the awesome bar and the keyboard for super quick searching. That’s it. No recent history, no past sites, no open tabs, no ads, no distractions. Just a simple, minimal design with menus that make sense. ONE TAP TO DELETE HISTORY Erase your history, passwords and cookies with just a tap of the trash button. CREATE SHORTCUTS Pin up to four shortcuts on your home screen. Get to your favorite site even quicker without typing anything. FASTER BROWSING WITH AD BLOCKING & TRACKING PROTECTION Firefox Focus blocks many ads you’d normally see on web pages so you get much faster page load speeds, which means you get to the stuff you want a lot faster. Focus also blocks a wide range of trackers by default, including social trackers and those sticky ones that come from things like Facebook ads. BACKED BY A NON-PROFIT Firefox Focus is backed by Mozilla, the non-profit that fights for your rights on the web, so you can trust it not to sell your data. LEARN MORE ABOUT FIREFOX WEB BROWSER: - Read about Firefox permissions: http://mzl.la/Permissions - Learn more about what’s up at Mozilla: https://blog.mozilla.org ABOUT MOZILLA Mozilla exists to build the Internet as a public resource accessible to all because we believe open and free is better than closed and controlled. We build products like Firefox to promote choice and transparency and give people more control over their lives online. Learn more at https://www.mozilla.org. Privacy Policy: http://www.mozilla.org/legal/privacy/firefox.html
1Blocker
Enhance your browsing experience by blocking intrusive ads, trackers, and unwanted website elements. Enjoy faster loading times and improved online privacy with this easy-to-use content blocker for Safari. It offers advanced customization options for a personalized and secure web experience.
- Blocks ads and trackers
- Improves website loading speed
- Enhances online privacy
- Customizable rules for blocking
- Native Safari extension
- Syncs across devices via iCloud
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1Blocker lets you block obtrusive ads, sneaky trackers, and annoying elements on sites. With 1Blocker, you’re safe online and nothing will distract you from enjoying sites. 1Blocker is very easy to use — just flip a couple of switches to start blocking ads and trackers. The app will automatically receive cloud updates to the built-in filters silently, so you don’t need to do anything. It’s as simple as setting and forgetting. 1Blocker is a fully native app designed to extend Safari naturally. It’s lightweight and doesn’t drain your battery by taking up your device’s resources. The blocking itself is super fast because Safari does it itself. We only provide filters to Safari and don’t modify webpages in any way. This vastly improves efficiency because Safari knows in advance what should be blocked. So, with 1Blocker, sites load on average 2-5x faster. It’s important to note that not all ads can be blocked though. Some sites use techniques that make it impossible for us to block their ads using currently available features for Safari content blockers. SECURE BY DESIGN 1Blocker is secure and private. It doesn’t have access to webpages and doesn’t track you in any way. We believe that privacy is not for sale. That's why we don't have an "Acceptable Ads" program. We stay independent, and the only way we make money is through direct sales of 1Blocker in the App Store to you. ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION 1Blocker is a highly customizable content blocker, providing the possibility to create powerful custom rules. It allows you to create custom rules that block any URL by providing a regular expression or hide any element by CSS. It also lets you block cookies. (Available in Premium) AVAILABLE ON ALL DEVICES 1Blocker is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Your preferences and custom rules are always in sync through iCloud no matter which device you're using. FEATURED IN THE PRESS 1Blocker has been featured in TechCrunch, Lifehacker, MacStories, Macworld, and many more. FEATURES AVAILABLE FOR FREE • The ability to enable one category (for example, Block Ads only) • Whitelisting sites right from the Safari extension • Whitelist synchronization between devices via iCloud FRIENDLY SUPPORT Send your feedback at @1BlockerApp on Twitter or via email. Your feedback is always very welcome and considered for the next release. We have been making 1Blocker since 2015. We believe it’s the best all-around package currently available in the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://1blocker.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://1blocker.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Firefox Focus at none against 1Blocker's 7. Firefox Focus also leads on ratings volume (83K vs 13K). 1Blocker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. 1Blocker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Firefox Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Firefox Focus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefox Focus has 83K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Firefox Focus's written reviews are positive against 64% of 1Blocker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Firefox Focus ships an update monthly, 1Blocker every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | Firefox Focus | 1Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (83K ratings) — better | 4.5 (13K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | 64.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 83K — better | 13K |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mozilla | 1Blocker LLC |
Customer experience
Firefox Focus
1Blocker
User reviews
Firefox Focus
From 83K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Excellent privacy and security features
- 👍 Clean, minimalist design
- 👍 Convenient single-tab browsing
- 👍 Seamless Safari integration
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to full Firefox
- 🔍 No support for tabs or bookmarks
- 🔍 Inability to set as default browser
1Blocker
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fantastic ad and tracker blocker
- 🚀 Significantly improves privacy and performance
- 🔒 Excellent security and privacy features
- 👍 Highly configurable and customizable
- 👍 Seamless integration with Safari
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional issues with website compatibility
- 🔋 High battery consumption when using the firewall feature
- 💰 Subscription model may be expensive for some users
- 🔍 Confusing or hidden settings/features
Bugs and requests
Firefox Focus
Reported bugs
3 issues- Back button not working properly
- Compatibility issues with certain websites
- Inconsistent behavior when opening links from other apps
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for multiple tabs
- Implement bookmark and password management
- Introduce a dark mode option
- Allow setting Firefox Focus as the default browser
1Blocker
Reported bugs
3 issues- Firewall feature not working with cellular connection
- Whitelist settings not syncing properly across devices
- Crashes or performance issues after recent updates
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to selectively enable/disable blocking for specific websites or features
- Improved user interface and easier navigation
- Support for blocking ads in more apps beyond just Safari
In-app purchases
Firefox Focus
No in-app purchases
1Blocker
- Legacy Users$2.991 Month
- Promo Offer (Sale Ended)$2.991 Month
- 1Blocker Monthly$2.991 Month
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- Promo Offer (Sale Ended)$14.991 Year
- 1Blocker Yearly14 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Legacy Users14 Days trial$14.991 Year
- 1Blocker Lifetime$39.99
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