Comparison

AdGuard Pro vs ThreadMaster

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

Head to head
About

AdGuard Pro

This app blocks ads and trackers in Safari, enhancing privacy and speeding up browsing. It offers custom filters, DNS privacy options, and security against malicious sites. Enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more secure internet experience.

Highlights
  • Safari ad blocking
  • Privacy protection
  • Speed acceleration
  • Reduced traffic consumption
  • Increased battery life
  • Custom filters
  • DNS privacy
Features
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AdGuard is an ultra-efficient ad blocker for Safari. It will not only remove annoying ads but also secure your privacy with advanced tracking protection. AdGuard for iOS is an open source app, it’s totally transparent and safe to use. KEY FEATURES: - Safari ad blocking. Removes all kinds of ads in Safari. Say goodbye to annoying banners, pop-ups and video ads. Whitelist your favorite websites or use manual blocking tool to hide any element on the page. - Privacy protection. The web is full of trackers that literally watch your every click. AdGuard offers a selection of filters aimed directly at trackers and web analytics that will ensure your private data stays that way. - Speed acceleration. Safari browser runs up to 4x faster. AdGuard removes tons of rubbish and you can freely surf the web! - Reduced traffic consumption and increased battery life. Banners and ads sometimes add up to half the size of the page. By blocking them, you’re saving your battery life and Wi-Fi/mobile traffic. - More than 50 popular subscriptions (EasyList, EasyPrivacy, etc.) plus AdGuard's own powerful ad filters, including language-specific filters. Together they don't leave ads a chance. ADGUARD PRO FEATURES AdGuard Pro includes the following features: - Custom filters. Add your own filters by URL even if they are not on the default list. - DNS privacy. Blocking regular online trackers is not enough if you want to assure 100% protection of your online privacy. Choose any of the user-favorite DNS providers or configure a custom DNS server. - Security filters. Protect yourself from dangerous websites riddled with cryptojacking or fraud. * Privacy policy: https://adguard.com/privacy.html * Terms of Use: https://adguard.com/eula.html ABOUT ADGUARD AdGuard is a leading company in developing ad blocking software for multiple platforms. For more than ten years AdGuard has been helping millions of users enjoy safe, clean, and fast internet. Follow us at @AdGuard on Twitter, facebook.com/AdGuardEn/ on FB or send us a message at support@adguard.com.

About

ThreadMaster

Browse multiple forums and communities with advanced features like NG filters, unread tracking, and dark mode. Save favorite threads, track browsing history, and participate in discussions. Optimized for fast, organized reading on various devices.

Highlights
  • Multi-forum browsing
  • NG filters (threads, boards, regex)
  • Unread tracking
  • Favorites and history
  • Dark mode
  • Thumbnail and link previews
  • Thread creation and posting
Features
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◆ Multi-Forum Viewer with Advanced Features ThreadMaster is a powerful forum viewer for browsing threads across multiple boards and communities. It includes advanced features like NG filters, unread tracking, differential loading, and dark mode. Whether you check daily updates or follow long discussions, ThreadMaster keeps reading fast and organized. ◆ Main Features - Favorites: Save threads and boards for easy access. - Browsing History: Track your viewed threads. - Thread Creation: Start your own discussions. - Posting: Participate in discussions by posting your comments. - Thumbnail Display: View image URLs as thumbnails. - Anchor Link Preview: Preview links before clicking. - ID Post List: View posts grouped by each user ID. - Dark Mode: Comfortable browsing at night. - iPad Support: Optimized for larger screens. - Highlight Own Posts: Easily find your comments. - Cache Deletion: Free up storage space. - Sage Button: Don't bump threads when you post. - Differential Reading: Update threads with new posts only. - Unread Counts: See the number of unread posts in favorites and thread lists. - Read Items Grouping: Organize read items in thread lists. - Automatic Image Loading: Manage image loading preferences. - Mosaic Feature: Add mosaics to images. - Rich Thread Sorting: Various sorting options for threads. - Regular Expression NG: Filter threads by body, email, or name. - Board NG: Filter out unwanted boards. - Thread NG: Filter out unwanted threads. - In-thread Search: Find specific content within threads. ◆ Supported Services - Supports multiple forum and board services. - Additional compatibility updates are delivered continuously. *We plan to add more features based on your requests.* ◆ Bug Reports We welcome feedback and bug reports within the app or through the following forms: - Feedback: https://forms.gle/GfPPr37Cyya1msGX9 - Please use this instead of app reviews. - Bug Reports: https://forms.gle/ndAVLvmPbXo25pEEA - Current bugs are listed here. ◆ Terms of Service For detailed terms, please refer to: https://hackmd.io/W8T2gLO-TRmQj-5nxfocdw

Screenshots

AdGuard Pro4 screens
ThreadMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ThreadMaster at Free against AdGuard Pro's $9.99. ThreadMaster also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). AdGuard Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

ThreadMaster is free to download; AdGuard Pro costs $9.99 up front. ThreadMaster sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. AdGuard Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ThreadMaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AdGuard Pro has 3.1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of AdGuard Pro's written reviews are positive against 33% of ThreadMaster's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AdGuard Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, ThreadMaster every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
AdGuard Pro versus ThreadMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdGuard ProThreadMaster
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (3.1K ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.1% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3.1K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#23 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB102 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAdguard Software LimitedKazumasa Shimomura

Customer experience

AdGuard Pro

All ratings3,101 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews1,457 reviews
Positive67.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative24.6%

ThreadMaster

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral13.7%
Negative52.9%

Bugs and requests

AdGuard Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Filters not loading properly
  • Breaks internet connectivity on network changes
  • Crashes and freezes on certain iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to block ads in YouTube app
  • Sync settings across devices
  • Easier filter management
  • Hide VPN icon option
  • Support for more DNS providers

ThreadMaster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AdGuard Pro

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

ThreadMaster

Subscriptions2
  • VIPプラン7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • VIPプラン7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time13
  • Donation$0.29
  • Donation$0.49
  • Donation$2.99
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  • Donation$5.99
  • Donation$9.99
  • Donation$11.99
  • Donation$19.99
  • Donation$39.99
  • Lifetime VIP$59.99
  • Donation$59.99
  • Donation$199.99
  • Donation$299.99
  • Donation$599.99

Questions

Is AdGuard Pro free?
AdGuard Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThreadMaster free?
ThreadMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AdGuard Pro or ThreadMaster?
ThreadMaster is rated higher. AdGuard Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while ThreadMaster averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do AdGuard Pro or ThreadMaster have ads?
ThreadMaster shows ads; AdGuard Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, AdGuard Pro or ThreadMaster?
AdGuard Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and ThreadMaster every 4 days. Most recently, AdGuard Pro was updated on October 28, 2026 and ThreadMaster on October 27, 2026.

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