Comparison

AdBlocker Ultimate vs PearPie

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

Head to head
About

AdBlocker Ultimate

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
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AdBlocker Ultimate removes all ads from Safari - banners, pop-ups, video pre-rolls, and tracking scripts. No "acceptable ads," no exceptions. Just a clean, fast browsing experience. HOW IT WORKS AdBlocker Ultimate provides Safari content blockers that run natively on iOS. Ads are blocked before they load, so pages load faster and use less data. FEATURES - Block ads, trackers, and malware domains across Safari - Multiple content blockers: Ads, Tracking, Security, and Annoyances — each with its own rule set for maximum coverage - Domain whitelist: temporarily allow ads on sites you want to support - Filter management: choose which filter categories are active - Guided setup: step-by-step instructions to enable content blockers in Safari settings - DNS Protection: block ads and trackers system-wide (Premium) - Custom filter rules and third-party filter lists (Premium) Free core protection with optional Premium upgrade. 7-day free trial included. PRIVACY FIRST AdBlocker Ultimate never sees your browsing data. Safari content blockers are enforced by iOS itself — the app has no access to page content or browsing history. GETTING STARTED 1. Open AdBlocker Ultimate 2. Follow the "How to Enable" guide to turn on content blockers in Safari settings 3. Browse the web ad-free Questions or feedback? Visit adblockultimate.net Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://adblockultimate.net/privacy

About

PearPie

Features
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Meet PearPie: the capable AI assistant that respects your privacy. Whether managing everyday tasks or handling sensitive work, you never have to choose between advanced AI and keeping your data secure. No accounts, no setup, no technical knowledge needed: just open the app and start. Private AI shouldn't be reserved for big corporations or tech enthusiasts who know where to find hidden privacy toggles. With PearPie, privacy is built right in from the moment you launch the app. HOW IT WORKS Open PearPie and you are already running. There is no sign-up screen because there is no account. Your identity is a cryptographic key created on your device the first time you open the app, and that key is all PearPie knows about you. Ask a question, and PearPie routes it to the model you picked. KEY FEATURES • Your data stays yours: Your conversations stay on your own devices. PearPie stores no chat history on our servers. What we don't hold, we can't lose, leak, or hand over. • No accounts required: You never have to share an email address, phone number, or personal details to get started. • Zero setup needed: You don't have to configure complex settings to be protected. Privacy is our default, not an option. • Keep your devices in sync: Scan a code to link your computer and pick up exactly where you left off. Your conversations move directly between your screens, never sitting on our servers. • Choose your AI: Select from a range of top-tier models. Route requests through your own linked computer, or use the PearPie network for the most capable models available. • Secure European processing: Behind the simplicity sits serious engineering. When you run AI through our network, processing happens entirely in Europe, with 0 retention. Experience private AI that doesn't ask you to compromise. Download PearPie today.

Screenshots

AdBlocker Ultimate4 screens
PearPie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PearPie at none against AdBlocker Ultimate's 2. PearPie also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 61 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AdBlocker Ultimate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PearPie asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AdBlocker Ultimate ships an update every 61 months, PearPie every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AdBlocker Ultimate versus PearPie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdBlocker UltimatePearPie
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 61 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB95 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAdAvoid OODPearPie B.V.

Bugs and requests

AdBlocker Ultimate

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

PearPie

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AdBlocker Ultimate

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • AdBlocker Ultimate Yearly$9.991 Year
None

PearPie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AdBlocker Ultimate free?
AdBlocker Ultimate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PearPie free?
PearPie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AdBlocker Ultimate or PearPie have ads?
Neither AdBlocker Ultimate nor PearPie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AdBlocker Ultimate or PearPie?
AdBlocker Ultimate ships an update every 61 months, and PearPie every 2 weeks. Most recently, AdBlocker Ultimate was updated on November 2, 2026 and PearPie on October 29, 2026.

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