Comparison

1Blocker vs Web Blocker

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

Web Blocker

This tool allows you to block access to specific websites through the Safari browser using a PIN code. You can also set schedules for when these blocks are active, enhancing your privacy and control over web access.

Highlights
  • Block websites with PIN code
  • Set time schedules for blocks
  • Enhance personal privacy
  • Works with Safari browser
  • 4-digit PIN protection
Features
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Web Blocker is an amazing tool that helps you to block your web pages access with PIN code through Safari browser. ( base on new Safari Extensions ) Using Web Blocker, you can protect your personal privacy from the eavesdroppers. All the chosen websites will be blocked with PIN code. You can also arrange the specific time to active your block. Follow 4 easy steps to use Web Blocker: 1. Open Safari Extensions -> Web Blocker 2. Open Settings to establish your PIN code and time schedule. 3. Fill the URL of the website you want to block 4. The chosen webs will be blocked immediately Featues - PIN code included 4 numbers - Time schedule of days and specific time period. - Webpages which protected by PIN code BE MINDFUL that : We do not save your PIN code or webpages that you use in Web Blocker in any other system to protect your personal privacy, so make sure to remember your PIN code or write it down in case you forget. After you access your PIN code, the webpage will remain unblocked for a moment of time. PURCHASE RIGHT AWAY with ONLY 1.99$ to use this fantastic tool to keep your web pages safe from the eavesdroppers.

Screenshots

1Blocker4 screens
Web Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 1Blocker at 64% against Web Blocker's 0%. 1Blocker also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.5 vs 2.7). Web Blocker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). 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

1Blocker is free to download; Web Blocker costs $0.99 up front. 1Blocker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Web Blocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

1Blocker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1Blocker has 13K ratings behind it against 3, 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 0% of Web Blocker's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
1Blocker versus Web Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1BlockerWeb Blocker
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (13K ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews64.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1Blocker LLCMai Tuan Viet

Customer experience

1Blocker

All ratings12,971 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews1,754 reviews
Positive64.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative29.2%

Web Blocker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Web Blocker

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
None

Web Blocker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1Blocker free?
1Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Web Blocker free?
Web Blocker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 1Blocker or Web Blocker?
1Blocker is rated higher. 1Blocker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Web Blocker averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do 1Blocker or Web Blocker have ads?
Neither 1Blocker nor Web Blocker shows ads.

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