Comparison

TOR Browser vs AdBlocker

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

Head to head
About

TOR Browser

Enhance your online privacy and anonymity with a secure browser that routes traffic through the TOR network. It blocks trackers, ads, and hides your IP address for a safe browsing experience, even accessing .onion sites.

Highlights
  • Anonymous web browsing via TOR
  • Access .onion websites
  • Hide IP address
  • Block trackers and ads
  • Secure public Wi-Fi
  • Auto-clear history and cookies
Features
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Now experience ultimate online privacy and anonymity. Say goodbye to online tracking and prying eyes, and enjoy a safe and secure online experience. Online Privacy. Browse Privately. Explore Freely. TOR Browser & Onion Browser: - Private TOR Browser for anonymous web browsing - Faster TOR Browser — browse at speed without compromising anonymity - Access .onion websites through the TOR network - Protect your identity and block online tracking - Route traffic through multiple TOR relays for enhanced privacy - Browse the deep web and surface web privately and securely - Auto-clear browsing history, cookies, cache, and trackers VPN Features: - Strict no-logs policy — your activity is never recorded - Hide your real IP address for completely private browsing - Secure your traffic on public Wi-Fi and unsafe networks - Shield yourself from ISPs, hackers, and unwanted monitoring - Unlimited time, data, and bandwidth — no restrictions - Auto-Connect for always-on security and protection - Connect through global servers to access content unavailable in your region Ad Blocker & Privacy Protection: - Built-in Ad Blocker with Safari support for cleaner browsing - Block intrusive ads, pop-ups, banners and annoying web elements - Stop trackers, analytics scripts, and hidden online monitoring - Defend against malicious ads and dangerous domains - Faster page loading, smoother browsing, less data usage - Save battery life and reduce mobile data consumption Download our app today and start browsing the web with confidence and peace of mind. With our privacy focused app you'll never have to compromise on privacy or security again! Please Note: - Web browsing through the TOR browser is inherently slower than through a normal browser like Safari but it's totally worth it in order to protect your privacy. - Our app uses the TOR distributed network and is produced independently from the Tor® anonymity software and implies no guarantee from The Tor Project about quality, suitability etc. ------------------- SUBSCRIPTION INFO: Subscribe to take advantage of all the features described above. • Subscription length: weekly, monthly, yearly • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. • Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://brickdusttech.com/vpnprivacypolicy/ Terms of service: https://brickdusttech.com/terms_conditions/

About

AdBlocker

This app blocks ads and trackers in Safari, enhancing privacy and speeding up browsing. It also conserves data and battery life by removing unwanted content. Premium features offer advanced DNS privacy and security filters.

Highlights
  • Safari ad blocking
  • Privacy protection
  • Speed acceleration
  • Reduced traffic consumption
  • Increased battery life
  • Advanced DNS privacy (Premium)
  • Security filters (Premium)
Features
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AdClear is an ultra-efficient ad blocker for Safari. It will not only remove annoying ads but also secure your privacy with advanced tracking protection. Ad Block for iOS is an open source app, it’s totally transparent and safe to use. The app is free but offers additional paid Premium features for advanced users. KEY FEATURES: - Safari ad blocking. Removes all kinds of ads in Safari. Say goodbye to annoying banners, pop-ups and video ads. Whitelist your favorite websites or use manual blocking tool to hide any element on the page. - Privacy protection. The web is full of trackers that literally watch your every click. AdGuard offers a selection of filters aimed directly at trackers and web analytics that will ensure your private data stays that way. - Speed acceleration. Safari browser runs up to 4x faster. AdClear removes tons of rubbish and you can freely surf the web! - Reduced traffic consumption and increased battery life. Banners and ads sometimes add up to half the size of the page. By blocking them, you’re saving your battery life and Wi-Fi/mobile traffic. - More than 50 popular subscriptions (EasyList, EasyPrivacy, etc.) plus AdGuard's own powerful ad filters, including language-specific filters. Together they don't leave ads a chance. AdClear PREMIUM AdClear Premium includes the following features: - DNS privacy. Blocking regular online trackers is not enough if you want to assure 100% protection of your online privacy. Choose any of the user-favorite DNS providers or configure a custom DNS server. - Security filters. Protect yourself from dangerous websites riddled with cryptojacking or fraud. AdClear Premium is a paid service with the subscription cost $19.99/year (price may vary by region). Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscriptions may be managed and your auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchasing a subscription. * Privacy policy: https://londonappstudio.co.uk/privacy.html * Terms of Use: https://londonappstudio.co.uk/terms.html

Screenshots

TOR Browser4 screens
AdBlocker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TOR Browser at 74% against AdBlocker's 20%. TOR Browser also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (19K vs 90). AdBlocker's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. TOR Browser sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and AdBlocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TOR Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOR Browser has 19K ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of TOR Browser's written reviews are positive against 20% of AdBlocker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOR Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, AdBlocker monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TOR Browser versus AdBlocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOR BrowserAdBlocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (19K ratings) — better4.2 (90 ratings)
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better90
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB41 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBrick Dust Technologies LLCLondon App Studio Ltd

Customer experience

TOR Browser

All ratings19,455 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews1,119 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative20.1%

AdBlocker

All ratings90 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

TOR Browser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to disable VPN or switch providers
  • Inconsistent behavior when connecting/disconnecting
  • Syncing issues between app and device settings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved server selection and stability
  • Better transparency around data collection
  • Easier access to Tor browser functionality

AdBlocker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

TOR Browser

Subscriptions9
  • Discounted Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Weekly @ 50% Less$1.997 Days
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
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  • TOR+VPN Premium @ Lowest Price$4.991 Month
  • Monthly @ 50% Less7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly with free trial3 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • Discounted Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Yearly @50% Less7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$58.991 Year
4 purchases

AdBlocker

Subscriptions4
  • AdClear Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • AdBlock Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • AdClear Premium Plus3 Days trial$4.991 Year
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  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is TOR Browser free?
TOR Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AdBlocker free?
AdBlocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TOR Browser or AdBlocker?
TOR Browser is rated higher. TOR Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while AdBlocker averages 4.2 from 90 ratings.
Do TOR Browser or AdBlocker have ads?
Neither TOR Browser nor AdBlocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TOR Browser or AdBlocker?
TOR Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, and AdBlocker monthly. Most recently, TOR Browser was updated on September 25, 2026 and AdBlocker on September 3, 2026.

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