Comparison

Block Ads vs LiveRec

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

LiveRec

This app allows you to automatically record and rewatch public livestreams from your favorite creators. Manage your recordings, discover new content, and watch privately without appearing in viewer lists. Subscription plans offer varying numbers of auto-record slots.

Highlights
  • Auto-record livestreams
  • Save public recordings
  • Watch on your own time
  • Bookmark unlimited creators
  • Discover new content
  • Private viewing mode
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Rewatch TT livestreams on your own time. By using LiveRec, you agree to only record your own livestreams or to obtain permission from the creator before recording. You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the right to record any content. HOW IT WORKS • Add creators to your auto-record list • Public livestreams are saved to the cloud • Watch recordings whenever you want KEY FEATURES • Auto-Record: Save up to 15, 50, or 75 creators depending on your plan • Bookmark: Follow unlimited creators without using auto-record slots • Discover: Browse publicly available livestream recordings • Private: Watch without appearing in viewer lists CREATOR OPT-OUT Creators can request removal of their content at any time by contacting us (see Terms of Service). We honor all requests promptly. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS • Basic: 15 auto-record slots • Standard: 50 auto-record slots • Premium: 75 auto-record slots All plans include unlimited access to recordings. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://liverec.io/privacy Terms of Service: https://liverec.io/terms

Screenshots

Block Ads4 screens
LiveRec3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LiveRec at 88% against Block Ads's 20%. LiveRec also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Block Ads's advantage is ratings volume (642 vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 LiveRec sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LiveRec holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Ads has 642 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Block Ads's written reviews are positive against 88% of LiveRec's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Ads ships an update every 2 months, LiveRec every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Block Ads versus LiveRec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock AdsLiveRec
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (642 ratings)4.2 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.7% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings642 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size272 MB78 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperCleverAI GlobalABDILLAHI ABDIRAHMAN ABDILIAHI

Customer experience

Block Ads

All ratings642 ratings
Positive74.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative22.6%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive19.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative76.3%

LiveRec

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

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

LiveRec

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
Show 8 more
  • 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
3 purchases

LiveRec

Subscriptions3
  • Basic Plan$12.991 Month
  • Standard Plan$19.991 Month
  • Premium Plan$24.991 Month

Questions

Is Block Ads free?
Block Ads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiveRec free?
LiveRec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block Ads or LiveRec?
LiveRec is rated higher. Block Ads averages 4.0 out of 5 from 642 ratings, while LiveRec averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.
Do Block Ads or LiveRec have ads?
Neither Block Ads nor LiveRec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Ads or LiveRec?
Block Ads ships an update every 2 months, and LiveRec every 3 weeks. Most recently, Block Ads was updated on September 21, 2026 and LiveRec on September 11, 2026.

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