Comparison

1Blocker vs AdBlast 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. 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

AdBlast Blocker

Enhance your Safari browsing experience by blocking ads, pop-ups, and unwanted websites. Take control of your online content with customizable filters and maintain privacy without tracking your activity.

Highlights
  • Ad blocking for banners, pop-ups, and video ads
  • Blacklisting and whitelisting specific websites
  • Content filters for adult, gambling, and phishing sites
  • Block comment sections and social media buttons
  • Privacy protection with no browsing activity tracking
  • Traffic saving by filtering content
Features
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AdBlast Blocker enhances browsing in Safari safety by blocking ads and unwanted sites, including adult, gambling, social media, and phishing sites. This simple and powerful ad-blocking app will help you stay focused on what's important and avoid distractions. See for yourself how easy it is to control the content you see with AdBlast Blocker! *AD BLOCKING* Turn on the "Ads filter" to block every type of distractions: banners, pop-ups, and video-ads. *BLACKLIST AND WHITELIST* Add sites to Blacklist and access to them will be blocked. Use it to prevent viewing specific sites for parental control or in case our filters miss them. The Whitelist allows access to necessary sites that may be restricted from visiting by our filters. *BLOCKING SITES USING FILTERS* We have multiple filters for you to help you block malware sites, sites with adult content, tracking and phishing sites. Let the app filter out comment sections, social media buttons, and images on the web page to save on your traffic consumption. *TOTAL PRIVACY* With AdBlast Blocker, you don't risk anything; it doesn't have access to web pages and doesn't track your browsing activity. AdBlast Blocker Premium Subscription Duration of subscription: one week or one month. Premium features can be tested for free with each subscription period for a 3 day period. After the free trial period ends, your subscription will automatically renew, and payment will be charged to your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Each subscription period is automatically renewed. You can turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes account settings, but you must do so within 24 hours of the end of the current subscription period to avoid renewal. https://adblastblocker.com/privacy/ https://adblastblocker.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

1Blocker4 screens
AdBlast Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 1Blocker at none against AdBlast Blocker's shown. 1Blocker also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 314) and device support (4 vs 2). AdBlast Blocker's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, 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 AdBlast Blocker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AdBlast Blocker 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 314, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of 1Blocker's written reviews are positive against 60% of AdBlast Blocker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1Blocker ships an update every 2 weeks, AdBlast Blocker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
1Blocker versus AdBlast Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1BlockerAdBlast Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13K ratings)4.7 (314 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better314
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1Blocker LLCLAROMA LTD

Customer experience

1Blocker

All ratings12,923 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews1,739 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative29.3%

AdBlast Blocker

All ratings309 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

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

AdBlast Blocker

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
2 purchases

AdBlast Blocker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days

Questions

Is 1Blocker free?
1Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AdBlast Blocker free?
AdBlast Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 1Blocker or AdBlast Blocker?
AdBlast Blocker is rated higher. 1Blocker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while AdBlast Blocker averages 4.7 from 314 ratings.
Do 1Blocker or AdBlast Blocker have ads?
AdBlast Blocker shows ads; 1Blocker does not.
Which is updated more often, 1Blocker or AdBlast Blocker?
1Blocker ships an update every 2 weeks, and AdBlast Blocker every 4 days. Most recently, 1Blocker was updated on October 30, 2026 and AdBlast Blocker on October 24, 2026.

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