Comparison

1Blocker vs CryoHub

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

CryoHub

Features
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CryoHub is the official mobile companion for Quantum Cryogenics devices. Monitor your entire Quantum Cryogenics IoT infrastructure from anywhere. CryoHub connects directly to your observatory network, giving you a live grid view of all sensors. Temperatures, pressures, liquid levels, and more. Across every site and device in your system. REAL-TIME SENSOR MONITORING Stay on top of every measurement. CryoHub displays live readings for all connected sensors with clear colour-coded status indicators. Tap any sensor to inspect its full detail: current value, alarm state, device ID, last log timestamp, and operating range. ALARM NOTIFICATIONS Never miss a critical event. CryoHub delivers instant push notifications when sensors enter alarm states, from general warnings to high-severity alarms. Time-sensitive alerts cut through Focus Mode so urgent equipment events always reach you. MULTI-SITE SUPPORT Manage observatories across multiple sites and devices from a single, unified view. Filter, sort, and search sensors by name, type, or alarm state to quickly find what matters. OFFLINE-READY Last known observatory data is cached securely on your device. View your most recent sync even when you're away from the network. DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS Built for cryogenics engineers and laboratory staff who need reliable, accurate equipment monitoring on the go. Clean, information-dense UI that works equally well in portrait and landscape. CryoHub is provided exclusively for authorised Quantum Cryogenics users. An active account and observatory access are required.

Screenshots

1Blocker4 screens
CryoHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CryoHub at none against 1Blocker's 7. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CryoHub asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1Blocker ships an update every 2 weeks, CryoHub every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
1Blocker versus CryoHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1BlockerCryoHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1Blocker LLCQuantum Production Ltd

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

CryoHub

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

CryoHub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1Blocker free?
1Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CryoHub free?
CryoHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 1Blocker or CryoHub have ads?
Neither 1Blocker nor CryoHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1Blocker or CryoHub?
1Blocker ships an update every 2 weeks, and CryoHub every 10 days. Most recently, 1Blocker was updated on November 1, 2026 and CryoHub on October 25, 2026.

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