1Blocker vs Aetheryte
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Aetheryte
This companion app for a popular MMORPG provides essential game information and tools. Access news, search for items and recipes, manage shopping lists, and view detailed data. It helps players optimize their in-game economy and gather efficiently.
- News from The Lodestone
- Item and Recipe Search
- Dynamic Shopping Lists
- Detailed Item Information
- Gathering Locations & Times
- Live Eorzea Time
- Recipe Calculations
Read full descriptionHide full description
Aetheryte is a Companion App for the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV. It combines community-built resources with curated data, conveniently presenting the most commonly useful information. Current Features include • News from The Lodestone • Item and Recipe Search • Dynamic Shopping Lists • Detailed Item information • Gathering locations and times • Universalis integration • FFXIV Collect integration • live Eorzea Time • Recipe calculations with ingredient lists and estimated profits using live and historical market data • Currency Exchange Values • and much more!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aetheryte at 100% against 1Blocker's 64%. Aetheryte also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). 1Blocker's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 42) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). 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
Both are free to download. 1Blocker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Aetheryte sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Aetheryte holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1Blocker has 13K ratings behind it against 42, 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 100% of Aetheryte's.
1Blocker ships an update every 2 weeks, Aetheryte monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 1Blocker | Aetheryte |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (13K ratings) | 4.9 (42 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 42 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 1Blocker LLC | Jan Eisenhuth |
Customer experience
1Blocker
Aetheryte
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
Aetheryte
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
Show 3 moreShow fewer
- 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
Aetheryte
- Snack-sized Tip$1.99
- Lunch-sized Tip$3.99
- Pizza-sized Tip$7.99
Questions
Is 1Blocker free?
Is Aetheryte free?
Which has better reviews, 1Blocker or Aetheryte?
Do 1Blocker or Aetheryte have ads?
Which is updated more often, 1Blocker or Aetheryte?
Other comparisons















