AdLock vs Scrib
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AdLock
This app removes ads, pop-ups, and trackers across websites and video platforms within Safari. It enhances browsing speed, protects your privacy by blocking tracking scripts, and offers customizable filters for a cleaner, safer online experience.
- Block ads on Safari
- Block ads on media sites
- Protect your privacy
- Safer browsing
- Faster page loading
- Advanced filters & customization
- Whitelist trusted websites
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Tired of ads slowing you down, pop-ups covering what you're trying to read, and websites tracking everything you do? AdLock is an ad blocker for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that removes ads, blocks trackers, and makes browsing faster and more private — without any technical setup. If you've been looking for a simple way to stop intrusive ads, protect your privacy, or make Safari load pages faster, AdLock is built for exactly that. WHAT ADLOCK HELPS YOU DO • Get rid of ads while browsing Remove banners, pop-ups, autoplay ads, and intrusive elements from the websites you visit every day. Pages look clean and load the way they should. • Stop websites from tracking you Block third-party trackers, analytics scripts, and profiling tools used by major ad networks. AdLock helps prevent cross-site tracking and quietly collected data. • Make Safari faster and save data By blocking ads and heavy scripts, AdLock speeds up page loading, reduces mobile data usage, and helps your battery last longer. • Browse more safely Reduce exposure to malicious ads, phishing pages, and dangerous redirects that can lead to malware or unwanted downloads. • Keep full control Fine-tune what gets blocked with customizable filter lists, and whitelist any site you trust with a single tap — useful when you want to support a favorite website. WHO IT'S FOR AdLock is a good fit if you want an ad blocker that just works, if you care about privacy and don't want to be tracked across sites, or if you're tired of a slow, cluttered browsing experience on iOS. It's designed for both people who want a one-tap solution and advanced users who like to customize their filters. HOW IT WORKS The free version works inside Safari as a content blocker. Once enabled in Settings, it filters ads and trackers automatically on the sites you visit — no separate browser to learn and nothing complicated to configure. With Premium, AdLock protects your whole device, not just Safari. Protection extends across your browsers and apps, giving you cleaner, safer, and more private connections wherever you go online — with flexible controls so you decide what stays protected. SUBSCRIPTION INFO AdLock is a premium ad blocking solution for iOS. The free version offers essential ad blocking, while a subscription unlocks full protection, advanced filters, and enhanced privacy features. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription in your Apple ID settings. WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE ADLOCK • Trusted by users worldwide • Lightweight and battery-friendly • Regular filter updates • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac AdLock is your reliable ad blocker for Safari — fast, private, and easy to use. Privacy Policy: https://adlock.com/privacy-policy/ EULA: https://adlock.com/eula/
Scrib
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Write your book on iPhone, iPad and Mac — then open the very same .docx in Microsoft Word, exactly as you left it. No importing, no exporting, no converting. Scrib is the manuscript editor that works in harmony with Word. It reads and writes genuine Word format, so the file you edit is the file Word opens: headings appear in Word's navigation pane, comments in its review pane, bookmarks where you left them. Parts of the document Scrib doesn't edit are left intact. DESIGNED FOR ONEDRIVE Sign in with your Microsoft account and Scrib syncs your document the way Word does: directly. Every save is uploaded and confirmed, and a quiet status cloud tells you the truth at a glance. If the file changes elsewhere while you're writing, Scrib shows you who changed it and what changed, then asks which version wins. It never overwrites silently. MADE FOR LONG MANUSCRIPTS • Big manuscripts open quickly and navigate easily • A collapsible outline across books, chapters and sections • Find and replace across the whole manuscript in moments • Bookmarks that travel with your document and appear in Word • An offline thesaurus: select a word for synonyms and antonyms, matched to its grammatical form WRITE COMFORTABLY • Reading themes and adjustable text size • Backups with one-tap restore • On Mac: side-panel outline, find and formatting YOUR WORK IS YOURS No tracking, no ads, no analytics. Your documents travel only between your device and the cloud storage you choose, and nowhere else. TRY IT, THEN BUY ONCE Scrib is free to download with a 5-day free trial of every feature. After the trial, a one-time "Unlock Scrib" in-app purchase is required to keep reading and editing documents. No subscription. Scrib runs on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Microsoft, Word and OneDrive are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scrib at weekly against AdLock's every 6 weeks. AdLock's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. AdLock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Scrib sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AdLock ships an update every 6 weeks, Scrib weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AdLock | Scrib |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hankuper s.r.o. | STUDIO GRAPHE ONE LTD |
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
Scrib
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AdLock
- 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
- AdLock LifeTime Plan$59.99
Scrib
- Scrib$6.99









