Comparison

1Blocker vs AdClear

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

Head to head
About

1Blocker

Enhance your browsing experience by blocking intrusive ads, trackers, and unwanted website elements. Enjoy faster loading times and improved online privacy with this easy-to-use content blocker for Safari. It offers advanced customization options for a personalized and secure web experience.

Highlights
  • Blocks ads and trackers
  • Improves website loading speed
  • Enhances online privacy
  • Customizable rules for blocking
  • Native Safari extension
  • Syncs across devices via iCloud
Features
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1Blocker lets you block obtrusive ads, sneaky trackers, and annoying elements on sites. With 1Blocker, you’re safe online and nothing will distract you from enjoying sites. 1Blocker is very easy to use — just flip a couple of switches to start blocking ads and trackers. The app will automatically receive cloud updates to the built-in filters silently, so you don’t need to do anything. It’s as simple as setting and forgetting. 1Blocker is a fully native app designed to extend Safari naturally. It’s lightweight and doesn’t drain your battery by taking up your device’s resources. The blocking itself is super fast because Safari does it itself. We only provide filters to Safari and don’t modify webpages in any way. This vastly improves efficiency because Safari knows in advance what should be blocked. So, with 1Blocker, sites load on average 2-5x faster. It’s important to note that not all ads can be blocked though. Some sites use techniques that make it impossible for us to block their ads using currently available features for Safari content blockers. SECURE BY DESIGN 1Blocker is secure and private. It doesn’t have access to webpages and doesn’t track you in any way. We believe that privacy is not for sale. That's why we don't have an "Acceptable Ads" program. We stay independent, and the only way we make money is through direct sales of 1Blocker in the App Store to you. ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION 1Blocker is a highly customizable content blocker, providing the possibility to create powerful custom rules. It allows you to create custom rules that block any URL by providing a regular expression or hide any element by CSS. It also lets you block cookies. (Available in Premium) AVAILABLE ON ALL DEVICES 1Blocker is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Your preferences and custom rules are always in sync through iCloud no matter which device you're using. FEATURED IN THE PRESS 1Blocker has been featured in TechCrunch, Lifehacker, MacStories, Macworld, and many more. FEATURES AVAILABLE FOR FREE • The ability to enable one category (for example, Block Ads only) • Whitelisting sites right from the Safari extension • Whitelist synchronization between devices via iCloud FRIENDLY SUPPORT Send your feedback at @1BlockerApp on Twitter or via email. Your feedback is always very welcome and considered for the next release. We have been making 1Blocker since 2015. We believe it’s the best all-around package currently available in the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://1blocker.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://1blocker.com/terms

About

AdClear

This app blocks ads and trackers in Safari, enhancing privacy and speeding up browsing. It also conserves data and battery life by removing unwanted content. Premium features offer advanced DNS privacy and security filters.

Highlights
  • Safari ad blocking
  • Privacy protection
  • Speed acceleration
  • Reduced traffic consumption
  • Increased battery life
  • Advanced DNS privacy (Premium)
  • Security filters (Premium)
Features
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AdClear is an ultra-efficient ad blocker for Safari. It will not only remove annoying ads but also secure your privacy with advanced tracking protection. AdClear for iOS is an open source app, it’s totally transparent and safe to use. The app is free but offers additional paid Premium features for advanced users. 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. AdClear 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. AdClear PREMIUM AdClear Premium includes the following features: - 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. AdClear Premium is a paid service with the subscription cost $19.99/year (price may vary by region). Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscriptions may be managed and your auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchasing a subscription. * Privacy policy: https://londonappstudio.co.uk/privacy.html * Terms of Use: https://londonappstudio.co.uk/terms.html

Screenshots

1Blocker4 screens
AdClear3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 1Blocker at 64% against AdClear's 20%. 1Blocker also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 92) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. 1Blocker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and AdClear sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

1Blocker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1Blocker has 13K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of 1Blocker's written reviews are positive against 20% of AdClear's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1Blocker ships an update every 2 weeks, AdClear monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
1Blocker versus AdClear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1BlockerAdClear
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13K ratings) — better4.2 (92 ratings)
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better92
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1Blocker LLCLondon App Studio Ltd

Customer experience

1Blocker

All ratings12,971 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews1,740 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative29.4%

AdClear

All ratings92 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

1Blocker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Firewall feature not working with cellular connection
  • Whitelist settings not syncing properly across devices
  • Crashes or performance issues after recent updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to selectively enable/disable blocking for specific websites or features
  • Improved user interface and easier navigation
  • Support for blocking ads in more apps beyond just Safari

AdClear

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

1Blocker

Subscriptions6
  • Legacy Users$2.991 Month
  • Promo Offer (Sale Ended)$2.991 Month
  • 1Blocker Monthly$2.991 Month
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  • Promo Offer (Sale Ended)$14.991 Year
  • 1Blocker Yearly14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Legacy Users14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1Blocker Lifetime$39.99
4 purchases

AdClear

Subscriptions4
  • AdClear Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • AdBlock Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • AdClear Premium Plus3 Days trial$4.991 Year
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  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is 1Blocker free?
1Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AdClear free?
AdClear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 1Blocker or AdClear?
1Blocker is rated higher. 1Blocker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while AdClear averages 4.2 from 92 ratings.
Do 1Blocker or AdClear have ads?
Neither 1Blocker nor AdClear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1Blocker or AdClear?
1Blocker ships an update every 2 weeks, and AdClear monthly. Most recently, 1Blocker was updated on November 5, 2026 and AdClear on November 3, 2026.

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