# Ad Blocker · vs Wipr 2

The clearest difference is price: Ad Blocker · at Free against Wipr 2's $4.99. Ad Blocker · also leads on ratings volume (6.2K vs 1.4K). Wipr 2's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Ad Blocker · is free to download; Wipr 2 costs $4.99 up front. Ad Blocker · sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Wipr 2 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wipr 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.2K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Ad Blocker ·'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Wipr 2's.

Ad Blocker · ships an update every 2 months, Wipr 2 weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ad Blocker · | Wipr 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-blocker/id1514739120/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wipr-2/id1662217862/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#4** |
| Size | 100 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anish Modan](https://appshunter.io/developer/460808519) | [Kaylee Calderolla](https://appshunter.io/developer/379876189) |

## What reviewers say

### Ad Blocker ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-blocker/id1514739120)

This app helps reduce unwanted advertisements, pop-ups, and trackers while browsing the web in Safari. It aims to improve page loading speeds, conserve data, and enhance privacy by filtering out unnecessary content and known tracking resources.

**Highlights:** Safari ad blocking, Built-in privacy protection, Anti-tracking features, Improved web performance, Battery optimization, Reduced data usage, Video ad filtering

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Blocker Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Ad Blocker Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Ad Blocker Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Ad Blocker Yearly Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Ad Blocker Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Ad Blocker Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| Ad Blocker Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Ad Blocker Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective ad blocking
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure browsing
- 💡 Helpful for protecting children
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't block all ads
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full features
- 🐛 Doesn't work on some sites/apps
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Login/setup issues
- Incompatible with certain devices/OS versions

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Expand compatibility to other browsers
- Improve ad blocking on YouTube
- Add VPN functionality


### Wipr 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wipr-2/id1662217862)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Utilities, #32 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app enhances your web browsing experience by blocking ads, trackers, and intrusive pop-ups across websites in Safari. Enjoy faster loading times, improved battery life, and reduced data usage. It offers automatic blocklist updates and supports multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Blocks ads and pop-ups, Stops website trackers, Cleans up cookie warnings, Improves loading speed, Conserves battery life, Reduces data usage, Automatic blocklist updates

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Recurring Tip | $1.99 | per month |
| Filtr | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly Recurring Tip | $9.99 | per year |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Filtr | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blocks ads effectively
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Doesn't slow down Safari
- 💡 Frequent updates
- 👍 Responsive developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with YouTube ads
- 🐛 Incompatibility with some websites
- 🐛 Occasional blank spaces where ads used to be

**Reported bugs**

- Wipr Extra component not always working as expected
- Occasional high CPU usage when app is left open

**Requested features**

- Option to disable on specific websites
- Ability to customize blocking rules


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ad Blocker · free?

Ad Blocker · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wipr 2 free?

Wipr 2 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ad Blocker · or Wipr 2?

Wipr 2 is rated higher. Ad Blocker · averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Wipr 2 averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Ad Blocker · or Wipr 2 have ads?

Neither Ad Blocker · nor Wipr 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ad Blocker · or Wipr 2?

Ad Blocker · ships an update every 2 months, and Wipr 2 weekly. Most recently, Ad Blocker · was updated on October 29, 2026 and Wipr 2 on October 29, 2026.

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