Comparison

Ad blocker by Magic Lasso vs Block Ads

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

Head to head
About

Ad blocker by Magic Lasso

This app blocks ads and trackers across Safari, YouTube, and various apps for a faster, more private browsing experience. It offers features like regional ad blocking, custom rules, and battery life optimization. Enjoy distraction-free content and enhanced security on all your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Blocks ads and trackers in Safari, YouTube, and apps
  • Increases browsing speed up to 2x
  • Protects user privacy
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV
  • Blocks annoying cookie notices and privacy prompts
  • Optimizes battery life by blocking scripts
  • Allows custom blocking rules
Features
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Magic Lasso Adblock is the fastest, most efficient Safari, YouTube, App and Apple TV ad blocker available. 400,000+ users rely on Magic Lasso Adblock to: • Block ads and trackers – Block ads in Safari, YouTube, Apps and more • Browse 2.0x faster – Experience distraction free, faster web browsing • Protect your privacy – Block trackers to surf safe and sound • Support for all your devices – A native app for all your devices: iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV “It works and feels as if Apple themselves had designed an ad blocker.” - John Gruber, Daring Fireball ▶ Safari Ad Blocking – Fast, Private & Native Block ads and trackers directly in Safari for a better web experience. • 2.0x Speed – Cut down on ads and trackers to load websites 2x faster and use less data • Block Annoyances – Block annoying cookie notices and privacy prompts • Block Trackers – Improve your privacy and stop being followed by ads around the web • Regional Ad Blocking – Block ads in over 40 different regions and languages • Battery Boost – Double battery life by blocking nefarious JavaScript and crypto mining scripts • Performance Insights – Visualise ad blocking speed, energy efficiency and data savings for any site • Custom Rules – Create your own rules to stop cookies, media and JavaScript • Tap to Block – Block any element on a page or site with a simple tap “Magic Lasso couldn’t be easier to set up or use. Pages immediately load faster and read better.” - Nathan Alderman, iMore ▶ YouTube Ad Blocking – Watch Without Interruptions Enjoy a cleaner YouTube experience in Safari. • Block all YouTube video ads – Including pre-roll and mid-roll video ads • Block 10+ other YouTube ads – Including banner ads, search ads, paid merchandising ads & more • Works on all YouTube videos – Blocks ads in mobile, desktop and embedded videos • Continually updated and supported to work with the latest YouTube changes ▶ App Ad Blocking – Ads Gone from Your Apps and Apple TV • Block ads in Games, Video, News & Social apps • Block ads in Chrome, Firefox and other web browsers • Watch your favourite TV shows with less interruptions on your Apple TV • Protect your privacy from in-app ad tracking • Improve your network speed with faster DNS performance • On-device Ad Blocking – Block ads without data leaving your device • Zero Data Collection – We don't collect, track or access your data or browsing history ▶ Apple Native, Fully Supported & Continually Updated • Native Ad Blocker – Supports iPhone, iPad and Mac with all the same features • Daily Updates – Block more ads and tracking scripts with daily rule updates • Background Refresh – New ad blocking rules are updated automatically in the background • iCloud Syncing – Custom Rules automatically sync across your devices • Ethical – Unlike other ad blockers, we are not paid by advertisers • Family Sharing – Share Magic Lasso with all your family member's devices • New Features – Regularly updated and improved, the best ad blocker keeps getting better • Supported – Send us any questions or feedback to feedback@magiclasso.co A 30-day free in-app trial is available, after which point an annual subscription is required. Family Sharing, that supports the original platform that you started your subscription from, is included for no additional cost. Subscriptions are charged annually and automatically renew, with account charged at the original subscription price, unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Disable auto-renewal and manage subscriptions in Account Settings. Your App Store Account is charged on purchase confirmation. Visit https://www.magiclasso.co/ for more info Receive special offers, news and insights: https://www.magiclasso.co/#newsletter Email feedback@magiclasso.co for questions or help Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.magiclasso.co/privacy-policy/

About

Block Ads

This app enhances your browsing experience by blocking intrusive advertisements and pop-ups across websites and video platforms. It also provides advanced privacy protection by preventing trackers from collecting your data, ensuring a cleaner, faster, and more secure online journey.

Highlights
  • Safari ads blocker
  • Ad-Free YTube
  • Block tracking
  • Block ads by region
  • Block adult sites
  • Custom block/allow lists
  • Hide article comments
Features
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Block Ads: Web Browser Safe is the best ad blocker for Safari app and Ad-Free YTube experience. It will not only remove annoying ads but also secure your privacy with advanced tracking protection and gives users a peaceful and enjoyable web experience. Have you ever been continually swamped with advertisements, pop-ups, banners, commercial links disguised within content, or auto-play videos that suddenly appear? By blocking annoying ads from the browser you're visiting, Block Ads: Web Browser Safe will rescue you from the persistent discomfort of these ads! It is free to use and does a fantastic job of removing advertisements for Safari. With Block Ads: Web Browser Safe, you can enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private browsing experience. Download now and start your web browser no ads! KEY FEATURES of Block Ads: Web Browser Safe: - Safari ads blocker. - Ad-Free YTube - Block tracking: Protect your information from being tracked by websites and social media. - Block ads from specific regions. - Block adult sites: block 18+ websites. - Block Sites: Add websites you wish to block. - Allow List: Allow ads on specific websites. - Hide Article Comments: Block comments where they aren't the primary focus. Blocking ads in the Safari browser Removes all kinds of ads in Safari including banners, pop-ups, video ads and everywhere else. Say goodbye to annoying ads and have a safe experience while surfing on websites. Ad-Free YTube It is easy to block all YTube ads: pre-roll video ads, text & banner ads. With Block Ads, you can save time by stopping those useless advertisements. Privacy protection Say no to trackers with advanced protection. The web is full of trackers that literally watch your every click. Block Ads: Web Browser Safe additionally blocks tracking sites on the web that collect information about you. Block ads from specific regions Block Ads: Web Browser Safe helps you block ads in specific languages such as English, German, Dutch, French, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese,... Block site for adults Some websites always appear with weird adult content like porn pop-ups, adult videos, dating apps or other 18+ content. With Block Ads: Web Browser Safe, you can block them entirely and browse without distractions. Create Block Sites & Allow List Manually add the website URL to block ads to the Block Sites and build blocking rules according to the actual situation. Block Ads: Web Browser Safe also includes a Allow List, enabling you to add trusted websites and perhaps those you want to support by allowing ads to your exceptions list. Hide Article Comments Block or hide the comment sections in articles where they aren't the main focus, allowing you to focus solely on the content. Download now to make your internet-surfing isn't disruptive. HOW TO ENABLE Block Ads: Web Browser Safe: - Download Block Ads: Web Browser Safe in AppStore. - Proceed to "Safari" browser settings. - Select "Extensions" then tap "Content Blockers" and turn "ON" all our extensions. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. - Subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of service: https://clever-ai-global.web.app/term.html Privacy policy: https://clever-ai-global.web.app/policy.html

Screenshots

Ad blocker by Magic Lasso4 screens
Block Ads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ad blocker by Magic Lasso at 38% against Block Ads's 19%. Ad blocker by Magic Lasso also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0). Block Ads's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ad blocker by Magic Lasso sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Block Ads sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ad blocker by Magic Lasso holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 923 and 659 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Ad blocker by Magic Lasso's written reviews are positive against 19% of Block Ads's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ad blocker by Magic Lasso ships an update monthly, Block Ads every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ad blocker by Magic Lasso versus Block Ads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAd blocker by Magic LassoBlock Ads
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (923 ratings) — better4.0 (659 ratings)
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews — better19.5% of reviews
Number of ratings923 — better659
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB272 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMagic Lasso Pty LtdCleverAI Global

Customer experience

Ad blocker by Magic Lasso

All ratings920 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative55.2%

Block Ads

All ratings653 ratings
Positive74.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative22.5%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive19.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative76.6%

User reviews

Ad blocker by Magic Lasso

From 923 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app, no ads
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💯 Excellent customer service
  • 🔒 Blocks ads and trackers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't block YouTube ads
  • 🐛 Blocks legitimate sites
  • 🐛 Stops working over time
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 💰 Expensive subscription

Block Ads

From 659 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good app
  • 🚀 Blocks ads completely
  • 💯 Amazing app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't block ads
  • 💰 Paywall for ad blocking
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🚫 False advertising about being free
  • 🤖 Suspicious 5-star reviews

Bugs and requests

Ad blocker by Magic Lasso

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't work on iPad
  • Subscription issues
  • Breaks websites
  • Blocks content incorrectly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Whitelist/blacklist option
  • Family sharing subscription
  • Monthly subscription option

Block Ads

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Breaks web browsing functionality
  • Duplicate content on web pages

Requested features

2 requests
  • Change age requirement
  • Improve cancellation process

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Ad blocker by Magic Lasso

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly (iOS)2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly (iOS)2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly (iOS)6 Months trial$29.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Pro Yearly (iOS)1 Month trial$29.991 Year
10 purchases

Block Ads

Subscriptions9
  • Adblock Pro - Content Blocker$3.997 Days
  • Adblock Pro - Blocker$5.997 Days
  • Adblock Pro - Content Blocker3 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • VPN Master - Safe Browsing3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Adblock Pro - Content Blocker$8.991 Month
  • Adblock Pro - Blocker3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Adblock Pro - Ultimate3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Adblock Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • VPN Premium$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Adblock Premium Onetime$44.99

Questions

Is Ad blocker by Magic Lasso free?
Ad blocker by Magic Lasso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Ads free?
Block Ads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ad blocker by Magic Lasso or Block Ads?
Ad blocker by Magic Lasso is rated higher. Ad blocker by Magic Lasso averages 4.2 out of 5 from 923 ratings, while Block Ads averages 4.0 from 659 ratings.
Do Ad blocker by Magic Lasso or Block Ads have ads?
Neither Ad blocker by Magic Lasso nor Block Ads shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ad blocker by Magic Lasso or Block Ads?
Ad blocker by Magic Lasso ships an update monthly, and Block Ads every 2 months. Most recently, Ad blocker by Magic Lasso was updated on November 11, 2026 and Block Ads on November 11, 2026.

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