# CRANE $less vs WebGuard Goblock

The clearest difference is rating: CRANE $less at 5.0 against WebGuard Goblock's 1.0. CRANE $less also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). WebGuard Goblock's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 14 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WebGuard Goblock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. CRANE $less asks for nothing beyond the download.

CRANE $less holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

CRANE $less ships an update every 14 months, WebGuard Goblock every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CRANE $less | WebGuard Goblock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crane-less/id1114630021/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webguard-goblock/id6572291537/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crane Merchandising Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/951045862) | [Radomir Rotaru](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592320346) |

## What reviewers say

### CRANE $less

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crane-less/id1114630021)

Manage cashless devices, view alerts, and track updates. Get assistance with installation, troubleshooting, and finding part numbers directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** View cashless device status, Monitor open alerts, Track pending updates, Troubleshoot device problems, Find part numbers, Check compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### WebGuard Goblock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webguard-goblock/id6572291537)

Manage archives, block ads, and test your device's audio performance. This app simplifies file handling, offers robust ad-blocking with custom lists, and provides IP geolocation for location data. It also includes a sound test suite for headphones, speakers, and microphones.

**Highlights:** Zip file management, Ad blocking with whitelists/blacklists, IP/domain geolocation, Location history, Sound test suite, Audio performance optimization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $12.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CRANE $less free?

CRANE $less is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WebGuard Goblock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CRANE $less or WebGuard Goblock?

CRANE $less is rated higher. CRANE $less averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while WebGuard Goblock averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CRANE $less or WebGuard Goblock have ads?

Neither CRANE $less nor WebGuard Goblock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CRANE $less or WebGuard Goblock?

CRANE $less ships an update every 14 months, and WebGuard Goblock every 4 months. Most recently, CRANE $less was updated on October 12, 2026 and WebGuard Goblock on October 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.*