1Blocker vs Password Zip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Block ads and trackers
- Improve website load times
- Secure and private browsing
- Customizable blocking rules
- Whitelist websites
- Syncs across devices via iCloud
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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
Password Zip
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Password Zip helps you create, open, and share protected files on iPhone and iPad. Use it when you need to send mortgage documents, tax records, legal forms, work files, client attachments, or personal paperwork in a password-protected zip. Password Zip can generate strong passwords for your encrypted zip files, save them in your private iCloud-synced vault, and make them available across your devices when you need to open the archive again. That means you can use stronger zip passwords without relying on memory, notes, screenshots, or repeated weak passwords. What you can do with Password Zip: • Create password-protected zip files • Use AES-256 encryption for protected zip files by default • Save zip passwords in your private iCloud-synced vault • Reuse saved passwords when opening matching zip files • Zip and unzip files from Files, Share Sheet, and other apps • Open zip, 7z, tar, tar.gz, tar.bz2, tar.xz, gz, bz2, and xz archives • Preview the contents of zip files before extraction • Lock the app with Face ID, Touch ID, or PIN • Get warned before sharing a zip file and its password through the same channel • Convert HEIC/HEIF images to JPEG copies for easier cross-platform sharing Password Zip is built for practical file security: strong passwords, safer sharing habits, and a clean workflow for everyday sensitive documents. Password Zip Pro adds faster workflows and extra privacy tools: • Shortcuts actions for creating zip files and unzipping archives • Bulk zip and bulk unzip workflows • A larger, more searchable password vault • Longer generated passwords, up to 64 characters • App lock with Face ID, Touch ID, or PIN • Scan documents, take photos, or add photos directly into a zip • Save one file from a zip preview without extracting the whole archive • Pull one file from an existing zip into a new zip Whether you are sending documents to a lender, sharing sensitive attachments with a client, organizing records, or protecting personal files, Password Zip gives you a practical iOS workflow for safer compressed files.
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Verdict
1Blocker and Password Zip are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. 1Blocker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Password Zip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | 1Blocker | Password Zip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (13K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 1Blocker LLC | James Trigg |
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
Password Zip
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
1Blocker
- 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
- 1Blocker Lifetime$39.99
- Legacy Users$39.99
- Promo Offer (Sale Ended)$39.99
Password Zip
- Password Zip Pro$4.99









