Comparison

Ad Blocker · vs Alertico

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

Head to head
About

Ad Blocker ·

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
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Ad-Blocker helps reduce ads and selected tracking elements while browsing supported websites in Safari. Minimize popups, banners, video ads, and other advertising content for a cleaner browsing experience. By reducing selected page elements and web requests, Ad-Blocker may also help supported webpages load with fewer unnecessary resources. KEY FEATURES: → Safari Ad Blocking: Helps reduce popups, banners, video ads, and other advertising elements on supported websites in Safari. → Anti-Tracking Protection: Helps reduce requests from known trackers and selected tracking resources while browsing supported websites. → Page Loading Support: By reducing selected advertising elements and web requests, Ad-Blocker may help supported webpages load with fewer unnecessary resources. → Reduced Content Downloads: May help reduce unnecessary content downloads when supported filtering rules are active. → Video Ad Filtering: Helps reduce interruptions from video ads on supported websites in Safari. → Privacy Filter Lists: Enable supported filtering rules designed to reduce selected trackers, social media elements, and third-party web resources. → Web Resource Filtering: Apply supported rules to block selected unwanted web resources while browsing. → Adult Content Filtering: Helps block selected adult-content websites using supported filtering rules. → Language and Region Filters: Enable ad filtering rules for supported languages and regions. → Custom Block List: Create custom filtering rules for selected websites and terms. DISCLAIMER: Ad-Blocker is not guaranteed to block all ads, trackers, websites, or web content. Results may vary depending on website implementation, Safari limitations, enabled filters, and applied filtering rules. Privacy Policy: https://www.pixsterstudio.com/legal-policies/ad-blocker/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.pixsterstudio.com/legal-policies/ad-blocker/terms-of-use

About

Alertico

Features
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Imagine a situation where, with a single click, you can inform loved ones that you need help or let them know that you have arrived safely. Alertico combines rapid emergency support with effective group communication. 1. Ask family/friends for help In situations that require an immediate response, Alertico allows you to instantly send emergency notifications to a predetermined group of contacts. The system is designed to let your loved ones know within seconds that you need assistance, which can be crucial in emergency situations. 2 Confirmation of safe arrival A particularly useful feature for parents and caregivers - the ability to quickly confirm arrival at a location. Instead of sending a traditional text message or making a phone call, with one click you will inform your loved ones of your safe arrival, saving time and reducing the stress of waiting for information. 3. Caller verification In an era of increasing phone scams, Alertico offers a unique PIN verification system. When someone calls you, they can confirm their identity with a code received from Alertico, effectively eliminating the risk of fraud. 4. Real-time location In emergency situations, recipients have access to the location of the person calling for help, greatly speeding up the ability to respond and reach help. The location system is fully integrated with Alertico's emergency functions. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Use for free until the end of July 2025 - then choose a subscription package and enjoy full access!

Screenshots

Ad Blocker ·4 screens
Alertico4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alertico at none against Ad Blocker ·'s 8. Alertico also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Ad Blocker ·'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ad Blocker · sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Alertico asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ad Blocker · ships an update every 2 months, Alertico every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ad Blocker · versus Alertico: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAd Blocker ·Alertico
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnish ModanRobert Pardela

Bugs and requests

Ad Blocker ·

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Alertico

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Ad Blocker ·

Subscriptions6
  • Ad Blocker Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Ad Blocker Pro1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Ad Blocker Plus Yearly1 Month trial$29.991 Year
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  • Ad Blocker Yearly Offer1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Ad Blocker Plus Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Ad Blocker Pro3 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Ad Blocker Pro Lifetime$39.99
  • Ad Blocker Lifetime$49.99
None

Alertico

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ad Blocker · free?
Ad Blocker · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alertico free?
Alertico is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ad Blocker · or Alertico have ads?
Neither Ad Blocker · nor Alertico shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ad Blocker · or Alertico?
Ad Blocker · ships an update every 2 months, and Alertico every 4 months. Most recently, Ad Blocker · was updated on November 7, 2026 and Alertico on October 28, 2026.

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