Comparison

GradeView vs Block Ads

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

Head to head
About

GradeView

This app simplifies grade checking for students by providing a streamlined interface to view scores, track averages, and receive timely notifications. It offers offline access, automatic GPA calculations, and assignment details, enhancing the overall grade management experience.

Highlights
  • Offline grade viewing
  • New grade notifications
  • Average change alerts
  • Grade change alerts
  • Class averages at a glance
  • Automatic GPA calculation
  • Biometric security
Features
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The way we all check our grades is out of date. Navigating to a website... Having to sign in every time... Constantly refreshing to find out about new grades... You deserve better. GradeView is an app built specifically for SBHS students to access their grades. Benefits include: -Only having to sign in once -Being able to view grades without internet -Notifications when a new grade goes up -Notifications when your average changes -Notifications if a teacher changes your grade after the fact (see your new score and what it used to be) -Averages for all classes at a glance -Assignments listed in reverse chronological order -Automatic GPA calculation for past years -Automatic GPA estimate for this year -Automatic estimate for total GPA -A Global look up where you can find any student or staff member -Optional biometric security to prevent others from viewing your grades -Quick an easy access to comments and weighting on assignments -A customizable color coded system for types of assignments -Dark mode And GradeView is only going to keep getting​ better! Supported School Districts: -South Brunswick School District (including SBHS) -Middlesex County Magnet Schools -Montgomery Township School District -Morris County Vocational School District -West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District -East Brunswick Public Schools (If you would like your school added, please reach out!)

About

Block Ads

This app enhances your browsing experience by blocking intrusive advertisements and pop-ups across websites and video platforms. It also provides advanced privacy protection by preventing trackers from collecting your data, ensuring a cleaner, faster, and more secure online journey.

Highlights
  • Safari ads blocker
  • Ad-Free YTube
  • Block tracking
  • Block ads by region
  • Block adult sites
  • Custom block/allow lists
  • Hide article comments
Features
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Block Ads: Web Browser Safe is the best ad blocker for Safari app and Ad-Free YTube experience. It will not only remove annoying ads but also secure your privacy with advanced tracking protection and gives users a peaceful and enjoyable web experience. Have you ever been continually swamped with advertisements, pop-ups, banners, commercial links disguised within content, or auto-play videos that suddenly appear? By blocking annoying ads from the browser you're visiting, Block Ads: Web Browser Safe will rescue you from the persistent discomfort of these ads! It is free to use and does a fantastic job of removing advertisements for Safari. With Block Ads: Web Browser Safe, you can enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private browsing experience. Download now and start your web browser no ads! KEY FEATURES of Block Ads: Web Browser Safe: - Safari ads blocker. - Ad-Free YTube - Block tracking: Protect your information from being tracked by websites and social media. - Block ads from specific regions. - Block adult sites: block 18+ websites. - Block Sites: Add websites you wish to block. - Allow List: Allow ads on specific websites. - Hide Article Comments: Block comments where they aren't the primary focus. Blocking ads in the Safari browser Removes all kinds of ads in Safari including banners, pop-ups, video ads and everywhere else. Say goodbye to annoying ads and have a safe experience while surfing on websites. Ad-Free YTube It is easy to block all YTube ads: pre-roll video ads, text & banner ads. With Block Ads, you can save time by stopping those useless advertisements. Privacy protection Say no to trackers with advanced protection. The web is full of trackers that literally watch your every click. Block Ads: Web Browser Safe additionally blocks tracking sites on the web that collect information about you. Block ads from specific regions Block Ads: Web Browser Safe helps you block ads in specific languages such as English, German, Dutch, French, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese,... Block site for adults Some websites always appear with weird adult content like porn pop-ups, adult videos, dating apps or other 18+ content. With Block Ads: Web Browser Safe, you can block them entirely and browse without distractions. Create Block Sites & Allow List Manually add the website URL to block ads to the Block Sites and build blocking rules according to the actual situation. Block Ads: Web Browser Safe also includes a Allow List, enabling you to add trusted websites and perhaps those you want to support by allowing ads to your exceptions list. Hide Article Comments Block or hide the comment sections in articles where they aren't the main focus, allowing you to focus solely on the content. Download now to make your internet-surfing isn't disruptive. HOW TO ENABLE Block Ads: Web Browser Safe: - Download Block Ads: Web Browser Safe in AppStore. - Proceed to "Safari" browser settings. - Select "Extensions" then tap "Content Blockers" and turn "ON" all our extensions. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS: - 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. - 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. Terms of service: https://clever-ai-global.web.app/term.html Privacy policy: https://clever-ai-global.web.app/policy.html

Screenshots

GradeView4 screens
Block Ads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GradeView at 78% against Block Ads's 19%. GradeView also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Block Ads's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (653 vs 90). On price 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. Block Ads sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. GradeView asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GradeView holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Ads has 653 ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of GradeView's written reviews are positive against 19% of Block Ads's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GradeView ships an update every 2 weeks, Block Ads every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
GradeView versus Block Ads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradeViewBlock Ads
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (90 ratings) — better4.0 (653 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better19.5% of reviews
Number of ratings90653 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB272 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKarthik SankarCleverAI Global

Customer experience

GradeView

All ratings90 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Block Ads

All ratings653 ratings
Positive74.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative22.5%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive19.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative76.6%

Bugs and requests

GradeView

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Block Ads

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Breaks web browsing functionality
  • Duplicate content on web pages

Requested features

2 requests
  • Change age requirement
  • Improve cancellation process

In-app purchases

None

GradeView

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Block Ads

Subscriptions11
  • Adblock Pro - Content Blocker$3.997 Days
  • Adblock Pro - Blocker$5.997 Days
  • Adblock Pro - Content Blocker7 Days trial$5.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • Adblock Pro - Content Blocker3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • VPN Master - Safe Browsing3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Adblock Pro - Content Blocker$8.991 Month
  • Adblock Pro - Blocker3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • VPN Pro - Private Network1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Adblock Pro - Ultimate3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Adblock Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • VPN Premium$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Adblock Premium Onetime$44.99

Questions

Is GradeView free?
GradeView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Block Ads free?
Block Ads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GradeView or Block Ads?
GradeView is rated higher. GradeView averages 4.4 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Block Ads averages 4.0 from 653 ratings.
Do GradeView or Block Ads have ads?
GradeView shows ads; Block Ads does not.
Which is updated more often, GradeView or Block Ads?
GradeView ships an update every 2 weeks, and Block Ads every 2 months. Most recently, GradeView was updated on October 11, 2026 and Block Ads on October 16, 2026.

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