Comparison

1Blocker vs Wipr 2

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. This app offers a fast, secure, and private way to enjoy websites without distractions, improving load times and protecting your online privacy.

Highlights
  • Block ads and trackers
  • Improve website load times
  • Secure and private browsing
  • Customizable blocking rules
  • Whitelist websites
  • 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

Wipr 2

This app enhances your web browsing experience by blocking ads, trackers, and popups across Safari and other applications. It improves loading speeds, conserves battery life, and reduces data usage. Enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private online experience on all your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Blocks ads, trackers, and popups
  • Improves website loading speed
  • Conserves battery life and data usage
  • Extends blocking to all apps via Filtr add-on
  • Automatic blocklist updates
  • Universal app for all Apple devices
  • Supports Family Sharing
Features
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Wipr blocks ads, popups, trackers, cookie warnings, and other nasty things that make the web slow and ugly. Websites in Safari will look clean, load fast, and stop invisibly tracking you. You’ll notice significant improvements to your battery life and data usage. Setup is a snap. Apple featured Wipr in “The Best Safari Extensions”. The Filtr add-on extends Wipr’s blocking to all apps on your devices. It acts at the network level, but unlike a VPN, it can access none of your data, and can be used in conjunction with VPNs, iCloud Private Relay, and custom DNS. Wipr’s blocklist is updated twice a week automatically, and has enhanced versions for the following languages: Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Macedonian, Malay, Montenegrin, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese. Wipr is a universal app: install it on all your devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro) with a single purchase. It’s fully accessible with VoiceOver, Voice Control, and more. Dark, Tinted, and Clear icon variants are included. Family Sharing is supported. Because it’s developed by a single independent developer and 100% funded by its users, Wipr only answers to you: no one can pay to have their ads unblocked, and there are no “acceptable ads”. This app was made with love and patience. I hope you’ll enjoy using it as much as I enjoyed designing and building it. – Kaylee Terms & Conditions: https://kaylees.site/terms-and-conditions.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

1Blocker4 screens
Wipr 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 1Blocker at Free against Wipr 2's $4.99. 1Blocker also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 1.4K). Wipr 2's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 64%) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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; Wipr 2 costs $4.99 up front. 1Blocker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Wipr 2 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wipr 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1Blocker has 13K ratings behind it against 1.4K, 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 81% of Wipr 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1Blocker ships an update every 2 weeks, Wipr 2 weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
1Blocker versus Wipr 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1BlockerWipr 2
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (13K ratings)4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews80.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better1.4K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#3 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1Blocker LLCKaylee Calderolla

Customer experience

1Blocker

All ratings12,954 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews1,740 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative29.4%

Wipr 2

All ratings1,353 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews1,028 reviews
Positive80.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative14.3%

User reviews

1Blocker

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic ad and tracker blocker
  • 🚀 Significantly improves privacy and performance
  • 🔒 Excellent security and privacy features
  • 👍 Highly configurable and customizable
  • 👍 Seamless integration with Safari

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with website compatibility
  • 🔋 High battery consumption when using the firewall feature
  • 💰 Subscription model may be expensive for some users
  • 🔍 Confusing or hidden settings/features

Wipr 2

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Blocks ads effectively
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔒 Doesn't slow down Safari
  • 💡 Frequent updates
  • 👍 Responsive developer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with YouTube ads
  • 🐛 Incompatibility with some websites
  • 🐛 Occasional blank spaces where ads used to be

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

Wipr 2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Wipr Extra component not always working as expected
  • Occasional high CPU usage when app is left open

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to disable on specific websites
  • Ability to customize blocking rules

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
6 purchases

Wipr 2

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Recurring Tip$1.991 Month
  • Filtr$4.991 Year
  • Yearly Recurring Tip$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Tip$4.99
  • Mega Tip$19.99
  • Filtr$24.99

Questions

Is 1Blocker free?
1Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wipr 2 free?
Wipr 2 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 1Blocker or Wipr 2?
Wipr 2 is rated higher. 1Blocker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Wipr 2 averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.
Do 1Blocker or Wipr 2 have ads?
Neither 1Blocker nor Wipr 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1Blocker or Wipr 2?
1Blocker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wipr 2 weekly. Most recently, 1Blocker was updated on November 3, 2026 and Wipr 2 on November 3, 2026.

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