# Block Ads vs LiveRec

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Ads | LiveRec |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (642 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-ads-web-browser-safe/id1562993894/reviews) | **[4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liverec/id6755633814/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **642** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 19.7% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 272 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CleverAI Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847800784) | [ABDILLAHI ABDIRAHMAN ABDILIAHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855117815) |

## 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


### LiveRec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liverec/id6755633814)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan | $24.99 | per month |


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