Comparison

AdBlocker by C vs AdClear

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

Head to head
About

AdBlocker by C

This app enhances your Safari browsing experience by effectively blocking unwanted advertisements and trackers. It also helps protect your device from malware and hides cookie prompts for a cleaner, faster internet experience. Setup is straightforward with a simple interface.

Highlights
  • Blocks ads in Safari
  • Prevents internet trackers
  • Erases browsing history
  • Blocks malicious domains
  • Hides cookie prompts
  • Blocks device mining
Features
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Adblocker by C-Punks is designed with a single purpose in mind to remove all ads. It improves the browsing experience of Safari by blocking unwanted adverts in the webpages you visit. Adblocker by C-Punks: - Allows you to block ads on your iOS device. - Prevents Internet trackers from recording your online activity. - Easily erases your history. - Blocks malicious domains known to spread malware. - Hides cookie prompts. - Blocks mining on your device. Setting up Adblocker by C-Punks is very simple! Just download the app, and follow the tutorial to set everything up. We keep the ad servers database up-to-date for you. Simple interface and easy to use. LEGAL: Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HyBDLg9OVh5FFBaqOtwIXZ06E851UJTUqCImxCO8rqg/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZsP47mlQ-yX5Cl1zQyklDf0cUII8xpcKh0WuVW_be_M/ SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: AdBlocker Premium subscription provides secured private browsing and ad blocking capabilities. Once the subscription with a trial, if offered, is activated, you can use it for 3 days for free and cancel at any time. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. To cancel a subscription of our service, click "Unsubscribe" in your account settings before the date of the next payment.

About

AdClear

This app blocks ads and trackers in Safari, enhancing privacy and speeding up browsing. It also conserves data and battery life by removing unwanted content. Premium features offer advanced DNS privacy and security filters.

Highlights
  • Safari ad blocking
  • Privacy protection
  • Speed acceleration
  • Reduced traffic consumption
  • Increased battery life
  • Advanced DNS privacy (Premium)
  • Security filters (Premium)
Features
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AdClear is an ultra-efficient ad blocker for Safari. It will not only remove annoying ads but also secure your privacy with advanced tracking protection. AdClear for iOS is an open source app, it’s totally transparent and safe to use. The app is free but offers additional paid Premium features for advanced users. KEY FEATURES: - Safari ad blocking. Removes all kinds of ads in Safari. Say goodbye to annoying banners, pop-ups and video ads. Whitelist your favorite websites or use manual blocking tool to hide any element on the page. - Privacy protection. The web is full of trackers that literally watch your every click. AdGuard offers a selection of filters aimed directly at trackers and web analytics that will ensure your private data stays that way. - Speed acceleration. Safari browser runs up to 4x faster. AdClear removes tons of rubbish and you can freely surf the web! - Reduced traffic consumption and increased battery life. Banners and ads sometimes add up to half the size of the page. By blocking them, you’re saving your battery life and Wi-Fi/mobile traffic. - More than 50 popular subscriptions (EasyList, EasyPrivacy, etc.) plus AdGuard's own powerful ad filters, including language-specific filters. Together they don't leave ads a chance. AdClear PREMIUM AdClear Premium includes the following features: - DNS privacy. Blocking regular online trackers is not enough if you want to assure 100% protection of your online privacy. Choose any of the user-favorite DNS providers or configure a custom DNS server. - Security filters. Protect yourself from dangerous websites riddled with cryptojacking or fraud. AdClear Premium is a paid service with the subscription cost $19.99/year (price may vary by region). Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscriptions may be managed and your auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchasing a subscription. * Privacy policy: https://londonappstudio.co.uk/privacy.html * Terms of Use: https://londonappstudio.co.uk/terms.html

Screenshots

AdBlocker by C4 screens
AdClear3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AdBlocker by C at 64% against AdClear's 20%. AdBlocker by C also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (510 vs 92). AdClear's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. AdBlocker by C sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and AdClear sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AdClear holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AdBlocker by C has 510 ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of AdBlocker by C's written reviews are positive against 20% of AdClear's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AdBlocker by C ships an update every 6 days, AdClear monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AdBlocker by C versus AdClear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdBlocker by CAdClear
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (510 ratings)4.2 (92 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings510 — better92
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperC-Punks FZE LLCLondon App Studio Ltd

Customer experience

AdBlocker by C

All ratings512 ratings
Positive54.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative39.3%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative31.7%

AdClear

All ratings92 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

AdBlocker by C

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes or freezes on some devices
  • Inaccurate virus/threat detection
  • Unexpected charges or subscription renewals

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free version with limited functionality
  • Customization options for ad blocking
  • Ability to whitelist certain sites or ads

AdClear

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AdBlocker by C

Subscriptions1
  • Firewall Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
4 purchases

AdClear

Subscriptions4
  • AdClear Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • AdBlock Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • AdClear Premium Plus3 Days trial$4.991 Year
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  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is AdBlocker by C free?
AdBlocker by C is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AdClear free?
AdClear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AdBlocker by C or AdClear?
AdClear is rated higher. AdBlocker by C averages 3.3 out of 5 from 510 ratings, while AdClear averages 4.2 from 92 ratings.
Do AdBlocker by C or AdClear have ads?
Neither AdBlocker by C nor AdClear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AdBlocker by C or AdClear?
AdBlocker by C ships an update every 6 days, and AdClear monthly. Most recently, AdBlocker by C was updated on November 3, 2026 and AdClear on November 3, 2026.

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