Comparison

Opera Browser with VPN vs Ad blocker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Opera Browser with VPN

This AI-powered web browser offers lightning-fast speeds, enhanced privacy with a built-in VPN, and an ad-free experience. Customize your interface and enjoy seamless one-handed browsing with intuitive gestures and a smart AI assistant.

Highlights
  • AI-powered browsing with Aria
  • Built-in private VPN
  • Native ad blocker
  • One-handed browsing design
  • Customizable wallpapers
  • Lightning-fast search
Features
Currently charting
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Fast, safe and private, Opera is a beautifully-designed web browser with a Red Dot Award-winning interface. Loved by millions worldwide, Opera is built for people on the go, delivering lightning-fast browsing with powerful privacy tools. The All-New Opera One for iOS Experience a browser that moves with you, with a sleek bottom search bar for effortless thumb-driven browsing. Enjoy a more immersive full-screen experience and fluid navigation with intuitive, smooth-swipe gestures. Ad-Free Browsing with an Enhanced Native Ad Blocker Say goodbye to distractions and hello to faster page loading. Opera’s built-in Ad Blocker removes intrusive ads and pop-ups automatically, helping pages load faster and making browsing smoother and cleaner. Built-in VPN Enjoy enhanced privacy. Opera’s built-in VPN encrypts your browsing traffic and masks your location with a strict no-logs policy. No subscriptions, logins, or extra extensions required. Just turn it on with a single tap to shield your personal data on any network. Sync Stop leaving your tabs behind. Whether you’re stepping out for coffee or switching to the couch, Opera makes life easy. Sync your mobile and desktop browsers to access your open tabs, bookmarks, and speed dials instantly. Pick up exactly where you left off, no searching, no re-typing, just seamless browsing. Meet Opera AI Discover a smarter way to explore the web with Opera AI, seamlessly integrated into your browsing experience. You can now search with AI directly from the address bar, making it easier than ever to ask questions, explore topics, and find information instantly while browsing. Your Browser, Your Design Customize your browser with beautiful wallpapers or upload your own images to match your style. Whether you prefer minimal, colorful, or personal designs, Opera lets you shape your browsing environment exactly the way you like it. Designed for One-Hand Browsing Choose between sleek Bottom Navigation or the Fast Action Button (FAB) for total control of your browsing experience. Swipe gestures make it easy to switch tabs, reload pages, share links, or return to recent tabs. All with one hand. ABOUT OPERA Founded in 1995 in Norway on the idea that everyone should have fast access to the web, we have spent the last 30+ years helping millions browse in a safe, private, and innovative way. We care about the internet, about open standards, and about people. By downloading this application, you are agreeing to the End User Licence Agreement at https://www.opera.com/eula/mobile. Also, you can learn how Opera handles and protects your data in our Privacy Statement at https://www.opera.com/privacy

About

Ad blocker

Enhance your browsing experience by blocking ads, trackers, and unnecessary content. This utility speeds up web pages, conserves battery, and reduces data usage. It also offers security features to protect against online scams and allows for customized blocking rules.

Highlights
  • Free Safari Adblocker
  • Tracker blocker
  • Faster web performance
  • Save battery life
  • Reduced traffic consumption
  • Blocking adult content
  • Customized blocking rules
Features
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Save data and speed up your Safari - block ads, trackers and unnecessary resources. With AnyBlocker, you can surf the web safely without anything distracting you from the site. → SEE KEY FEATURES: - Free Safari Adblocker Enjoy a safe experience while browsing websites. - Tracker blocker Block trackers and general ads for all apps on your iPhone and iPad. - Faster web performance Boost your speed and browse faster than ever. - Save battery life Conserve battery life with full protection. - Reduced traffic consumption Web pages load faster than ever. - Save money on your monthly data plan Use less data without sacrificing quality. - Blocking adult content Block your kids from all adult websites. - Language Block ads from a specific language or country. - Customized blocking rules Create a custom block list for selected keywords and websites. - Security guard Protect yourself from online scams. Optimized for websites in the following languages: English, Japanese, Russian, Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese, German, Polish, Dutch, German →About Anyblocker subscriptions. Your subscription is automatically renewed. You can cancel this automatic renewal at any time, at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment is deducted from your App Store account. Manage your subscriptions on your iOS device by tapping Settings > tapping your name > Subscriptions. You can see when your next payment is due or cancel your automatic renewal. Privacy Policy: https://www.anyblocker.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.anyblocker.com/terms DISCLAIMER: Ad Blocker is not guaranteed to block all ads. While this is our goal, we cannot block every ad on the Internet while still providing a satisfactory web experience.

Screenshots

Opera Browser with VPN4 screens
Ad blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Opera Browser with VPN at none against Ad blocker's 3. Opera Browser with VPN also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (258K vs 20). Ad blocker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, monetization model 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. Ad blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Opera Browser with VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Opera Browser with VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opera Browser with VPN has 258K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Opera Browser with VPN's written reviews are positive against 60% of Ad blocker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Opera Browser with VPN ships an update fortnightly, Ad blocker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Opera Browser with VPN versus Ad blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpera Browser with VPNAd blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (258K ratings) — better4.3 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings258K — better20
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#32 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB59 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOpera Norway ASMARS PRIVACY INC

Customer experience

Opera Browser with VPN

All ratings258,283 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews4,188 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative31.2%

Ad blocker

All ratings20 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Opera Browser with VPN

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Incompatibility with certain websites
  • Download and file saving limitations
  • Inconsistent ad blocking performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bookmark management
  • Password sync across devices
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Webpage zoom
  • Customizable dark mode

Ad blocker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Opera Browser with VPN

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Ad blocker

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Mobile Ad Blocker$6.991 Month
  • 1 Year Mobile Ad blocker3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Mobile Ad blocker$59.99

Questions

Is Opera Browser with VPN free?
Opera Browser with VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ad blocker free?
Ad blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Opera Browser with VPN or Ad blocker?
Opera Browser with VPN is rated higher. Opera Browser with VPN averages 4.7 out of 5 from 258K ratings, while Ad blocker averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.
Do Opera Browser with VPN or Ad blocker have ads?
Opera Browser with VPN shows ads; Ad blocker does not.
Which is updated more often, Opera Browser with VPN or Ad blocker?
Opera Browser with VPN ships an update fortnightly, and Ad blocker every 2 months. Most recently, Opera Browser with VPN was updated on September 26, 2026 and Ad blocker on June 1, 2026.

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