Comparison

AdLock vs BlockZilla

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

Head to head
About

AdLock

Enhance your browsing with an ad blocker that removes intrusive advertisements, prevents tracking, and speeds up page loading. Enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private online experience across your devices.

Highlights
  • Blocks intrusive ads
  • Prevents online tracking
  • Speeds up page loading
  • Reduces data consumption
  • Protects against malicious ads
  • Customizable filter lists
  • Whitelist trusted websites
Features
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You open a website to read an article. Before you can get to the first paragraph, an ad takes over the screen. Another one starts playing automatically. Pop-ups interrupt your browsing, pages take forever to load, and somewhere in the background, trackers are collecting information about what you do online. Sound familiar? Your time, attention, and privacy deserve better. Meet AdLock — the smarter way to enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private browsing experience. Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, AdLock blocks intrusive ads, prevents unwanted tracking, and removes unnecessary content that slows down your browsing. No complicated setup, no new browser to learn, and no need to put up with distractions anymore. Take Back Control of Your Browsing With AdLock, the internet feels the way it should: clean, convenient, and focused on what matters to you. ● Say goodbye to annoying ads. Block banners, pop-ups, autoplay videos, and other intrusive advertising elements. Enjoy cleaner webpages without constant interruptions. ● Keep your online activity private. Block third-party trackers, analytics scripts, and tracking technologies that follow you across websites and collect data about your interests. ● Enjoy faster browsing. Stop unnecessary ads and resource-heavy scripts from loading. Get quicker page loading, reduced mobile data consumption, and potentially better battery efficiency. ● Add an extra layer of protection. Reduce exposure to malicious advertising, suspicious redirects, and potentially dangerous online content. ● Make it work your way. Customize filter lists to suit your preferences and add trusted websites to your whitelist whenever you want to support their content. Whether you simply want fewer distractions or prefer having complete control over your privacy settings, AdLock gives you the flexibility to browse on your terms. Simple to Start. Powerful When You Need More. You don't need technical knowledge to enjoy a better browsing experience. The free version works directly in Safari as a content blocker. Enable AdLock in your device settings, and it will automatically filter ads and trackers on supported websites. That's it. No extra browser, complicated configuration, or daily maintenance required. Want protection that goes beyond Safari? Upgrade to AdLock Premium and take your protection further. Extend ad blocking and privacy features beyond Safari, including across supported browsers and apps. Get access to advanced filters, broader protection, and more ways to customize your online experience. One solution. More control over how you experience the internet. Why AdLock? ○ A trusted ad-blocking solution for users worldwide. ○ Lightweight design focused on efficient performance. ○ Regular filter updates to keep protection relevant. ○ Support for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ○ Flexible settings for both beginners and advanced users. Choose a Better Way to Browse You shouldn't have to fight your way through ads just to read an article, watch content, or find the information you need. Stop letting intrusive advertising dictate your online experience. Make room for what matters, enjoy cleaner webpages, and take a more confident approach to your online privacy. Download AdLock and experience the internet without unnecessary distractions. Subscription Information AdLock offers essential ad-blocking features for free, with a Premium subscription unlocking advanced filters, extended protection, and additional privacy features. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://adlock.com/privacy-policy/ EULA: https://adlock.com/eula/

About

BlockZilla

This tool helps you hide sponsored posts and ads on popular social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit. Enjoy an ad-free browsing experience across your favorite websites with continuous updates to block new promotional content.

Highlights
  • Hides sponsored posts
  • Blocks ads on Facebook and Twitter
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Continuous software updates
  • Supports multiple social media platforms
  • Community feedback for new features
Features
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BlockZilla hides promoted tweets, sponsored posts and ads on major websites like Facebook, Twitter, Reddit and many others. It is the ultimate tool to hide promoted content and enjoy an ad free experience on all your favorite websites. As you can imagine, big social media would try their best to escape our content filter and continue to spam you with promoted content. We will do our best to not allow that. Our team constantly monitors and adapts the software so that you never see an ad again. Blockzilla currently hides promoted tweets on Twitter and blocks sponsored Facebook ads. We are in the process of improving Blockzilla so that you can enjoy Reddit adfree. Feel free to reach out to us and confirm on which website you would love to get rid of ads and sponsored content. We will do our best to add it as a feature. Join the community and share your thoughts in our Discord server - https://discord.gg/jc3npNt9N9 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/blockzilla_ext Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlockZilla.ext Terms of Use: https://blockzilla.app/terms-conditions/

Screenshots

AdLock4 screens
BlockZilla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AdLock at 4.4 against BlockZilla's 2.0. AdLock also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 10%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 2). 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. AdLock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and BlockZilla sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AdLock holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AdLock has 2.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of AdLock's written reviews are positive against 10% of BlockZilla's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AdLock versus BlockZilla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdLockBlockZilla
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better2.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews35.4% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHankuper s.r.o.PROMOTINO LTD

Customer experience

AdLock

All ratings2,124 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews362 reviews
Positive35.4%
Neutral11.3%
Negative53.3%

BlockZilla

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

AdLock

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • YouTube ad blocking not working
  • Ads still visible on some websites and apps
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Inability to use on multiple devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to block ads in more apps
  • Improved VPN stability
  • Better ad blocking on YouTube
  • Ability to share videos to TV
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  • Faster updates to keep up with ad blockers
  • Easier account management

BlockZilla

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

AdLock

Subscriptions5
  • 1-Week Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Ad blocker Premium Month7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • AdLock 1-Month Subscription$7.991 Month
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  • AdLock 1-Year Subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Full Ad Block for a Year7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • AdLock LifeTime Plan$59.99
2 purchases

BlockZilla

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$29.991 Year

Questions

Is AdLock free?
AdLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlockZilla free?
BlockZilla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AdLock or BlockZilla?
AdLock is rated higher. AdLock averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while BlockZilla averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.
Do AdLock or BlockZilla have ads?
Neither AdLock nor BlockZilla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AdLock or BlockZilla?
AdLock ships an update every 6 weeks, and BlockZilla every 6 weeks. Most recently, AdLock was updated on November 3, 2026 and BlockZilla on November 3, 2026.

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