Comparison

Block Ads vs AdBlock

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

Head to head
About

Block Ads

This app enhances your browsing experience by blocking intrusive advertisements and pop-ups across websites and video platforms. It also provides advanced privacy protection by preventing trackers from collecting your data, ensuring a cleaner, faster, and more secure online journey.

Highlights
  • Safari ads blocker
  • Ad-Free YTube
  • Block tracking
  • Block ads by region
  • Block adult sites
  • Custom block/allow lists
  • Hide article comments
Features
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Block Ads: Web Browser Safe is the best ad blocker for Safari app and Ad-Free YTube experience. It will not only remove annoying ads but also secure your privacy with advanced tracking protection and gives users a peaceful and enjoyable web experience. Have you ever been continually swamped with advertisements, pop-ups, banners, commercial links disguised within content, or auto-play videos that suddenly appear? By blocking annoying ads from the browser you're visiting, Block Ads: Web Browser Safe will rescue you from the persistent discomfort of these ads! It is free to use and does a fantastic job of removing advertisements for Safari. With Block Ads: Web Browser Safe, you can enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private browsing experience. Download now and start your web browser no ads! KEY FEATURES of Block Ads: Web Browser Safe: - Safari ads blocker. - Ad-Free YTube - Block tracking: Protect your information from being tracked by websites and social media. - Block ads from specific regions. - Block adult sites: block 18+ websites. - Block Sites: Add websites you wish to block. - Allow List: Allow ads on specific websites. - Hide Article Comments: Block comments where they aren't the primary focus. Blocking ads in the Safari browser Removes all kinds of ads in Safari including banners, pop-ups, video ads and everywhere else. Say goodbye to annoying ads and have a safe experience while surfing on websites. Ad-Free YTube It is easy to block all YTube ads: pre-roll video ads, text & banner ads. With Block Ads, you can save time by stopping those useless advertisements. Privacy protection Say no to trackers with advanced protection. The web is full of trackers that literally watch your every click. Block Ads: Web Browser Safe additionally blocks tracking sites on the web that collect information about you. Block ads from specific regions Block Ads: Web Browser Safe helps you block ads in specific languages such as English, German, Dutch, French, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese,... Block site for adults Some websites always appear with weird adult content like porn pop-ups, adult videos, dating apps or other 18+ content. With Block Ads: Web Browser Safe, you can block them entirely and browse without distractions. Create Block Sites & Allow List Manually add the website URL to block ads to the Block Sites and build blocking rules according to the actual situation. Block Ads: Web Browser Safe also includes a Allow List, enabling you to add trusted websites and perhaps those you want to support by allowing ads to your exceptions list. Hide Article Comments Block or hide the comment sections in articles where they aren't the main focus, allowing you to focus solely on the content. Download now to make your internet-surfing isn't disruptive. HOW TO ENABLE Block Ads: Web Browser Safe: - Download Block Ads: Web Browser Safe in AppStore. - Proceed to "Safari" browser settings. - Select "Extensions" then tap "Content Blockers" and turn "ON" all our extensions. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. - Subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of service: https://clever-ai-global.web.app/term.html Privacy policy: https://clever-ai-global.web.app/policy.html

About

AdBlock

Enhance your online experience by blocking ads, trackers, and adult content within Safari. Enjoy faster browsing, improved privacy, and reduced data usage. Protect your children and customize your blocking preferences for a safer internet.

Highlights
  • Block ads and popups
  • Stop trackers
  • Faster browsing
  • Reduce data usage
  • Save battery life
  • Block adult content
  • Custom website blocking
Features
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AdBlocker-Me: Fast, Private, and Ad-Free Browsing Take charge of your online experience with AdBlocker-Me, the essential tool to block ads, trackers, adult sites, and popups in Safari. 
 Enjoy faster browsing, enhanced privacy, and improved page load times while saving data and battery life.
 Top Features: Block intrusive ads and popups Stop trackers to protect your privacy Speed up your browsing experience Reduce data usage and save battery Try our weekly subscription with a free 3 days trial, giving you access to premium 

protection for an uninterrupted browsing experience with the following features:
 * Block tens of thousands of harmful and malicious websites, trackers, and ads.
 Protect your children from accessing adult content. Add specific websites to your own custom block EULA: 
https://adblock-me.com/eula Privacy Policy: https://adblock-me.com/privacy


 Terms and Conditions:  
https://adblock-me.com/terms

Screenshots

Block Ads4 screens
AdBlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Block Ads at 4.0 against AdBlock's 3.2. Block Ads also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (656 vs 33). AdBlock's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 19%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Block Ads sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and AdBlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block Ads holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Ads has 656 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Block Ads's written reviews are positive against 43% of AdBlock's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Ads ships an update every 2 months, AdBlock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Block Ads versus AdBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock AdsAdBlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (656 ratings) — better3.2 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews19.5% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings656 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size272 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCleverAI GlobalPayPro Media LLC

Customer experience

Block Ads

All ratings653 ratings
Positive74.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative22.5%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive19.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative76.6%

AdBlock

All ratings33 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

Bugs and requests

Block Ads

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Breaks web browsing functionality
  • Duplicate content on web pages

Requested features

2 requests
  • Change age requirement
  • Improve cancellation process

AdBlock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Block Ads

Subscriptions11
  • Adblock Pro - Content Blocker$3.997 Days
  • Adblock Pro - Blocker$5.997 Days
  • Adblock Pro - Content Blocker7 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • Adblock Pro - Content Blocker3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • VPN Master - Safe Browsing3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Adblock Pro - Content Blocker$8.991 Month
  • Adblock Pro - Blocker3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • VPN Pro - Private Network1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Adblock Pro - Ultimate3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Adblock Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • VPN Premium$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Adblock Premium Onetime$44.99
2 purchases

AdBlock

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days

Questions

Is Block Ads free?
Block Ads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AdBlock free?
AdBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block Ads or AdBlock?
Block Ads is rated higher. Block Ads averages 4.0 out of 5 from 656 ratings, while AdBlock averages 3.2 from 33 ratings.
Do Block Ads or AdBlock have ads?
AdBlock shows ads; Block Ads does not.
Which is updated more often, Block Ads or AdBlock?
Block Ads ships an update every 2 months, and AdBlock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Block Ads was updated on October 21, 2026 and AdBlock on October 15, 2026.

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