Comparison

AdGuard Pro vs HTTPS Guard Pro

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

HTTPS Guard Pro

Bypass internet restrictions and enjoy anonymity without slowdowns. This app protects your personal information and blocks intrusive ads using DNS-based filtering. It offers a secure, encrypted connection and allows for custom DNS settings.

Highlights
  • Bypass internet restrictions without slowdowns
  • Complete anonymity and data protection
  • Block intrusive ads via DNS
  • Maintain secure HTTPS connections
  • Protect SNI field information
  • Change DNS settings (customizable)
Features
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Bypass internet without slowdowns, you can enjoy a free Internet, complete anonymity, so satisfying your needs quickly and simply. You can protect your personal information. Additionally, you can block intrusive advertisements such as banner advertisements, full-page advertisements, reward advertisements, and kidnapping advertisements based on DNS. HTTPS Guard Pro was created by Redev and allows you to bypass internet without slowing down, protect your personal information, access sites, and block intrusive ads. Representative functions 1. Maintain a secure connection with encrypted data transmission via HTTPS connection. 2. Protect HTTPS SNI field information. 3. HTTP/HTTPS all field information. 4. Change DNS (system default, 1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8, Custom DNS). 5. Protect data transmission packets in all app webs. 6. Block advertisements based on DNS. Bypass without slowdowns? Yes. Common VPN bypass apps are created to target users from all countries and actually place VPN servers in other countries to protect your data. But, HTTPS Guard Pro is designed to bypass with protect field information, by processes your data with a local VPN. In other words, unlike an external VPN, a local VPN does not require a long-distance connection to an external server, so there is no slowdown in speed. Can block ads? Yes. Blocks ads based on DNS blocking. Originally, when requesting an advertisement, DNS is requested, and then the DNS packet is analyzed and the advertisement request packet is blocked. So, if there is an ad name that is blocked by the HTTPS guard among the ads requested from device, it can be blocked. Enjoy 100% strong SNI protection-based HTTP/HTTPS bypass service and DNS-based ad blocking service at HTTPS Guard Pro!

Screenshots

AdGuard Pro4 screens
HTTPS Guard Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HTTPS Guard Pro at 100% against AdGuard Pro's 67%. HTTPS Guard Pro also leads on price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). AdGuard Pro's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 14) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and 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

AdGuard Pro costs $9.99 and HTTPS Guard Pro $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HTTPS Guard Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AdGuard Pro has 3.1K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of AdGuard Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of HTTPS Guard Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AdGuard Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, HTTPS Guard Pro every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
AdGuard Pro versus HTTPS Guard Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdGuard ProHTTPS Guard Pro
Price$9.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.4 (3.1K ratings)4.7 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.1K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#18 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdguard Software LimitedRedev Inc.

Customer experience

AdGuard Pro

All ratings3,101 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews1,450 reviews
Positive67.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative24.6%

HTTPS Guard Pro

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

HTTPS Guard Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AdGuard Pro

No in-app purchases

None

HTTPS Guard Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AdGuard Pro free?
AdGuard Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTTPS Guard Pro free?
HTTPS Guard Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AdGuard Pro or HTTPS Guard Pro?
HTTPS Guard Pro is rated higher. AdGuard Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while HTTPS Guard Pro averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.
Do AdGuard Pro or HTTPS Guard Pro have ads?
Neither AdGuard Pro nor HTTPS Guard Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AdGuard Pro or HTTPS Guard Pro?
AdGuard Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and HTTPS Guard Pro every 10 days. Most recently, AdGuard Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and HTTPS Guard Pro on October 14, 2026.

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