Comparison

Halt vs Ad blocker

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

Head to head
About

Halt

This browser offers a fast, secure, and ad-free web browsing experience. It blocks third-party ads, pop-ups, and malicious websites, while also saving battery life and data. Enjoy seamless browsing with built-in features and customization options.

Highlights
  • Built-in 3rd party ad blocker
  • Lightning fast browsing speed
  • Save battery life and data
  • Malicious site protection
  • SSL Everywhere
  • Incognito browsing
  • Customizable features
Features
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Halt is a FAST, SECURE, AD BLOCKER browser that can block ads on websites. It's also 100% FREE. That's right, NO annoying in-app purchases! So, are you looking for an adblocker browser that actually works? Forget those complicated ad block "extensions" that don't work well and make you pay for the full features - Halt does it all for you easily, automatically, and for FREE! Halt is a fully integrated, all-in-one adblock browser that blocks 3rd-party ads and loads websites insanely fast, all while protecting you from malicious websites and popups. It's also designed to be super simple and easy - anyone can use it! Optimized perfectly for iOS, Halt even saves on your battery life and data! Join thousands of users and upgrade to Halt today for FREE! Because web browsing and ad blocking on iOS has never been so easy! Tip: To play a video in the background, play it in picture-in-picture mode then swipe it off-screen (for iOS 14 and above only). It will also play while your screen is off! 
 ►►► FEATURES • 100% Free - Those other popular adblock apps trick you by having annoying in-app purchases to work properly. Halt is 100% FREE! No in-app purchases to worry about here. • No Extension Needed - Forget those adblock "extensions". They're complicated to set up and just don't work so well. Halt is a fully integrated, all-in-one adblock browser. Just download the app and start browsing with ad blocker free! Easy-peasy! • Built-in 3rd party Ad Blocker - Halt has a comprehensive built-in adblocker to prevent 3rd party ads and pop-ups from interrupting your browsing experience. Video ads are also blocked and picture-in-picture (for iOS 14 and above only) is often allowed, which makes your video viewing experience so much better. • Lightning Fast Browsing - Supercharge your browsing speed. Halt is designed to start up quickly and load web pages super-fast, especially with ads being blocked. • Save Battery Life & Data - Halt cuts down on data usage and improves your battery life by loading web pages more efficiently. • Built-In Malicious Site Protection - No need to worry about whether that link you just tapped is a fraudulent website. • SSL Everywhere - Browse with peace of mind knowing that Halt defaults to secure connections on all websites. • Fast Tabs - Jump between multiple tabs with speed and ease using the tab bar, just like on your desktop browser. • Incognito Browsing - Browse in incognito mode for when you don't want your history, tabs, or private data to be saved in the app. Halt makes clearing data much easier than other apps that say that they're a private browser with adblock. • Built-in search engine – Type keywords in the link tab and go to see web results from the built-in search engine. • Great customization – Turn any of the features on or off. Add bookmarks, favorites, request desktop sites, see history, share links, and more! Halt can adjust to your web browsing habits. Now it’s time to upgrade your web browsing experience with a simple and blazing fast web browser. ► Download Halt: AdBlock Browser for FREE! ----- ◆ About Pie Technologies Inc. Our mission is to deliver simple, streamlined, fast web browsing experiences to users around the world. We're funded by Y Combinator Startup School and supported by Atlanta Tech Village. We were founded in 2020 as a Delaware US corporation and our headquarters is based in Atlanta, Georgia. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us! We would love to hear from you. Till then, enjoy our fast web browsing and superior ad blocker for apps free for iPhone and iPad! Made with (heart) in Atlanta. © 2022 Pie Technologies Inc.

About

Ad blocker

Enhance your browsing experience by blocking ads, trackers, and unnecessary content. This utility speeds up web pages, conserves battery, and reduces data usage. It also offers security features to protect against online scams and allows for customized blocking rules.

Highlights
  • Free Safari Adblocker
  • Tracker blocker
  • Faster web performance
  • Save battery life
  • Reduced traffic consumption
  • Blocking adult content
  • Customized blocking rules
Features
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Save data and speed up your Safari - block ads, trackers and unnecessary resources. With AnyBlocker, you can surf the web safely without anything distracting you from the site. → SEE KEY FEATURES: - Free Safari Adblocker Enjoy a safe experience while browsing websites. - Tracker blocker Block trackers and general ads for all apps on your iPhone and iPad. - Faster web performance Boost your speed and browse faster than ever. - Save battery life Conserve battery life with full protection. - Reduced traffic consumption Web pages load faster than ever. - Save money on your monthly data plan Use less data without sacrificing quality. - Blocking adult content Block your kids from all adult websites. - Language Block ads from a specific language or country. - Customized blocking rules Create a custom block list for selected keywords and websites. - Security guard Protect yourself from online scams. Optimized for websites in the following languages: English, Japanese, Russian, Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese, German, Polish, Dutch, German →About Anyblocker subscriptions. Your subscription is automatically renewed. You can cancel this automatic renewal at any time, at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment is deducted from your App Store account. Manage your subscriptions on your iOS device by tapping Settings > tapping your name > Subscriptions. You can see when your next payment is due or cancel your automatic renewal. Privacy Policy: https://www.anyblocker.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.anyblocker.com/terms DISCLAIMER: Ad Blocker is not guaranteed to block all ads. While this is our goal, we cannot block every ad on the Internet while still providing a satisfactory web experience.

Screenshots

Halt4 screens
Ad blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Halt at none against Ad blocker's 3. Halt also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 21). Ad blocker's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 40%). 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Halt asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Halt holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halt has 2.4K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Halt's written reviews are positive against 60% of Ad blocker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Halt ships an update weekly, Ad blocker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Halt versus Ad blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHaltAd blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.4K ratings) — better4.3 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews40.2% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better21
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPie Technologies Inc.WarpVPN Studio

Customer experience

Halt

All ratings1,795 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive40.2%
Neutral6.0%
Negative53.8%

Ad blocker

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Halt

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Stuck on tutorial screens
  • Doesn't block all ads and popups
  • Incompatible with some websites and services

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve YouTube ad blocking
  • Allow customization of default favorites
  • Implement better proxy and VPN support

Ad blocker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Halt

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Ad blocker

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Mobile Ad Blocker$6.991 Month
  • 1 Year Mobile Ad blocker3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Mobile Ad blocker$59.99

Questions

Is Halt free?
Halt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ad blocker free?
Ad blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Halt or Ad blocker?
Halt is rated higher. Halt averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Ad blocker averages 4.3 from 21 ratings.
Do Halt or Ad blocker have ads?
Neither Halt nor Ad blocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Halt or Ad blocker?
Halt ships an update weekly, and Ad blocker every 2 months. Most recently, Halt was updated on October 29, 2026 and Ad blocker on October 24, 2026.

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