# Block Ads vs AdBlock

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Ads | AdBlock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (656 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-ads-web-browser-safe/id1562993894/reviews)** | [3.2 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblock-me/id6736761324/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **656** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 272 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CleverAI Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847800784) | [PayPro Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807519533) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Ads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-ads-web-browser-safe/id1562993894)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adblock Pro - Content Blocker | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Adblock Pro - Blocker | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Adblock Pro - Content Blocker | $5.99 | per month |
| Adblock Pro - Content Blocker | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| VPN Master - Safe Browsing | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Adblock Pro - Content Blocker | $8.99 | per month |
| Adblock Pro - Blocker | $8.99 | per month |
| VPN Pro - Private Network | $12.99 | per month |
| Adblock Pro - Ultimate | $34.99 | per year |
| Adblock Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| VPN Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Adblock Premium Onetime | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Blocks ads completely
- 💯 Amazing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't block ads
- 💰 Paywall for ad blocking
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🚫 False advertising about being free
- 🤖 Suspicious 5-star reviews

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Breaks web browsing functionality
- Duplicate content on web pages

**Requested features**

- Change age requirement
- Improve cancellation process


### AdBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblock-me/id6736761324)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*