# TOR Browser vs AdBlast Blocker

The clearest difference is monetization model: AdBlast Blocker at free with in-app purchases against TOR Browser's subscription. AdBlast Blocker also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). TOR Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (19K vs 309). On price, rating, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TOR Browser sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TOR Browser against 4.7 for AdBlast Blocker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOR Browser has 19K ratings behind it against 309, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of TOR Browser's written reviews are positive against 60% of AdBlast Blocker's.

TOR Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, AdBlast Blocker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TOR Browser | AdBlast Blocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-browser-vpn-plus-onion-browser/id1450809061/reviews) | **[4.7 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblast-blocker/id6448994063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 309 |
| Positive reviews | **74.3% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 210 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brick Dust Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618925110) | [LAROMA LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687319885) |

## What reviewers say

### TOR Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-browser-vpn-plus-onion-browser/id1450809061)

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:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discounted Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly @ 50% Less | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| TOR+VPN Premium @ Lowest Price | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly @ 50% Less | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly with free trial | $10.99 | per month |
| Discounted Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly @50% Less | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $58.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable VPN
- 🔒 Secure and private browsing
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Tor and VPN in one app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Intrusive ads and upsells for premium
- ⏱️ Slow browsing speeds at times
- 🤔 Confusing settings and features

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### AdBlast Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblast-blocker/id6448994063)

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:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TOR Browser free?

TOR Browser 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, TOR Browser or AdBlast Blocker?

AdBlast Blocker is rated higher. TOR Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while AdBlast Blocker averages 4.7 from 309 ratings.

### Do TOR Browser or AdBlast Blocker have ads?

AdBlast Blocker shows ads; TOR Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, TOR Browser or AdBlast Blocker?

TOR Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, and AdBlast Blocker every 4 days. Most recently, TOR Browser was updated on September 25, 2026 and AdBlast Blocker on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*