# StopAds vs AdsPatron

The clearest difference is rating: AdsPatron at 3.4 against StopAds's 2.3. AdsPatron also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (52% vs 21%). StopAds's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StopAds sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and AdsPatron sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AdsPatron holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 156 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of StopAds's written reviews are positive against 52% of AdsPatron's.

StopAds ships an update every 3 weeks, AdsPatron every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StopAds | AdsPatron |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopads-ad-blocker/id1479667315/reviews) | **[3.4 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adspatron-adblock/id6444569777/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **156** |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | **51.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 64 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GMS TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472186792) | [Mykola Matsenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655362166) |

## What reviewers say

### StopAds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopads-ad-blocker/id1479667315)

This app blocks annoying ads, pop-ups, and banners to provide a faster, more secure browsing experience. It also helps protect your data and devices from malware and saves mobile data by preventing ads from loading.

**Highlights:** Block all types of ads, Protect data and devices from malware, Save mobile data, Speed up browsing, Easy to enable, Frequently updated block-lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All StopAds Access | $19.99 | per year |


### AdsPatron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adspatron-adblock/id6444569777)

Block intrusive and potentially harmful ads while browsing the internet. This tool enhances your online safety by preventing malware and phishing attempts. Enjoy faster page loading and prevent online tracking for a more secure browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Block banner ads, Block video ads, Block pop-up ads, Speed up page loading, Prevent tracking, Built-in blacklist for malicious ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Ad-free video watching
- 👍 Solves annoying pop-ups
- 👍 Good for manga readers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤮 App is a scam
- 🤮 Claims to find viruses
- 🤮 Demands payment for fake viruses
- 🤮 Horrible and horrendous
- 🤮 Makes phone glitch

**Reported bugs**

- Phone glitch
- App doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Built-in browser
- Built-in VPN


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StopAds free?

StopAds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AdsPatron free?

AdsPatron is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StopAds or AdsPatron?

AdsPatron is rated higher. StopAds averages 2.3 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while AdsPatron averages 3.4 from 156 ratings.

### Do StopAds or AdsPatron have ads?

Neither StopAds nor AdsPatron shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StopAds or AdsPatron?

StopAds ships an update every 3 weeks, and AdsPatron every 9 days. Most recently, StopAds was updated on November 3, 2026 and AdsPatron on November 3, 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.*