Comparison

1Blocker vs Simplify Text

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

Simplify Text

This app helps you understand complex text by providing clear summaries of documents and books. It allows you to scan text from images, share, print, and save simplified versions, making reading easier for professionals and students.

Highlights
  • Text summarization
  • Scan text from images
  • Upload documents from photo library
  • Share simplified text
  • Print simplified text
  • Save simplified text
Features
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Introducing Simplify Text - the ultimate app for simplifying your reading and boosting your productivity! With Simplify, you can quickly and easily scan text from any book, document, or other confusing text, and receive a clear, easy-to-understand summary in a matter of seconds. But that's not all - Simplify also allows you to upload documents from your photo library for scanning, and provides a range of options for sharing, printing, and saving the updated text. Whether you're a busy professional looking to streamline your workload, a student struggling with dense textbooks, or just someone who wants to make reading a breeze, Simplify has got you covered. So why wait? Download Simplify today and simplify your reading like never before! Here is the Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Here is the Privacy Policy: https://twitter.com/JARAPPS5

Screenshots

1Blocker4 screens
Simplify Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 1Blocker at 64% against Simplify Text's 0%. 1Blocker also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Simplify Text sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1Blocker ships an update every 2 weeks, Simplify Text every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
1Blocker versus Simplify Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1BlockerSimplify Text
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1Blocker LLCRaj Sheth

Customer experience

1Blocker

All ratings12,844 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews1,706 reviews
Positive64.2%
Neutral6.7%
Negative29.1%

Simplify Text

Written reviews4 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

Simplify Text

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 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-time3
  • 1Blocker Lifetime$39.99
  • Legacy Users$39.99
  • Promo Offer (Sale Ended)$39.99
5 purchases

Simplify Text

Subscriptions2
  • Text Simplification Pro Access$4.991 Month
  • Pro User Subscription$9.991 Month
One-time3
  • 1 Simplification$1.99
  • 3 Simplifications and More!$4.99
  • Pro User$9.99

Questions

Is 1Blocker free?
1Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simplify Text free?
Simplify Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 1Blocker or Simplify Text have ads?
Neither 1Blocker nor Simplify Text shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1Blocker or Simplify Text?
1Blocker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simplify Text every 2 months. Most recently, 1Blocker was updated on September 30, 2026 and Simplify Text on September 16, 2026.

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