Comparison

Ad blocker by Magic Lasso vs KeePassLock

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

KeePassLock

Features
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Password safe to keep all your password and keys in a single app Password database is secured with a master key and an additional application PIN no monthly payment for this application is needed Passwords can be organized using tags and categories Application has a built-in password generator

Screenshots

Ad blocker by Magic Lasso4 screens
KeePassLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ad blocker by Magic Lasso at Free against KeePassLock's $3.99. Ad blocker by Magic Lasso also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). KeePassLock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On 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

Ad blocker by Magic Lasso is free to download; KeePassLock costs $3.99 up front. Ad blocker by Magic Lasso sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. KeePassLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ad blocker by Magic Lasso ships an update every 5 weeks, KeePassLock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ad blocker by Magic Lasso versus KeePassLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAd blocker by Magic LassoKeePassLock
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.2 (914 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings914 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagic Lasso Pty LtdTorsten Harz

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

KeePassLock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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  • Pro Yearly (iOS)1 Month trial$29.991 Year
None

KeePassLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ad blocker by Magic Lasso free?
Ad blocker by Magic Lasso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KeePassLock free?
KeePassLock costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ad blocker by Magic Lasso or KeePassLock have ads?
Neither Ad blocker by Magic Lasso nor KeePassLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ad blocker by Magic Lasso or KeePassLock?
Ad blocker by Magic Lasso ships an update every 5 weeks, and KeePassLock every 3 months. Most recently, Ad blocker by Magic Lasso was updated on October 21, 2026 and KeePassLock on October 7, 2026.

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