Comparison

iBlocker vs AdZapper

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

Head to head
About

iBlocker

Enhance your browsing experience by blocking intrusive ads, pop-ups, and trackers. Enjoy faster web page loading and improved security without compromising your privacy. Optional premium features offer advanced blocking capabilities and automatic updates.

Highlights
  • Block pop-up ads
  • Stop content tracking
  • Prevent redirects
  • Block autoplay videos
  • Faster web loading
  • YouTube ad blocking (Safari)
Features
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Activate the smart filter for safari and start enjoying the internet without worrying about your security. Block in one click: - Pop-up ads. - Any shocking content. - Tracking of your private data. - Annoying banners. - Any autoplay video content. - Redirects to the porn content. - YouTube video ads (in Safari browser). What else? * Web pages will load two to three times faster. * You will be smiling two times more. Pricing and Terms: The app is a free ad block extension for the Safari browser. An optional subscription with premium features for $5.99/week and a 3-day free trial is available. Premium features include enhanced country-specific ad-blocking, enabling multiple blocking categories simultaneously, and automatic blocking filter updates in the background. The subscription automatically renews unless turned off in AppStore app / Account / Subscriptions at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Read more about our terms and conditions: Privacy policy: https://realtimeviewer.club/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://realtimeviewer.club/term-of-use

About

AdZapper

This utility blocks advertisements within the Safari browser on Apple devices. It enhances browsing speed by removing ads and offers advanced customization options for filter management and custom script execution. Privacy is a core focus, with no user data being transmitted externally.

Highlights
  • Blocks ads on Safari
  • Speeds up website loading
  • Syncs filters via iCloud
  • Customizable filters and blocklists
  • Runs custom JavaScript
  • Blocks CSS and HTML elements
Features
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AdZapper blocks ads on Safari websites FEATURES: Speeds up websites on Safari - Ads slow down page loading time Sync filters across devices via iCloud Easily share filters with others Easily edit filters on device using the filter editor Run custom JavaScript on websites Block CSS classes and HTML elements Import custom filters by URL and from text files on device Includes blocklist which blocks individual rules that do not appear on filters Includes allowlist which unblocks websites to allow ads PRIVACY: AdZapper does not send any data anywhere. AdZapper only talks to the internet to download ad blocking filters that you specify. ABOUT: AdZapper was created to explore the content blocker functionality in Safari. As an ongoing project, AdZapper will never be 100% accurate in blocking ads. AdZapper DOES NOT block ads outside of Safari (This includes other web browsers).

Screenshots

iBlocker4 screens
AdZapper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AdZapper at 100% against iBlocker's 25%. AdZapper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). iBlocker's advantage is ratings volume (733 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. iBlocker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. AdZapper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AdZapper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBlocker has 733 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of iBlocker's written reviews are positive against 100% of AdZapper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBlocker ships an update every 5 weeks, AdZapper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iBlocker versus AdZapper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBlockerAdZapper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (733 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings733 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarina KarataevaGruby Solutions

Customer experience

iBlocker

All ratings729 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative66.7%

AdZapper

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iBlocker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Premium advertisement cannot be closed or dismissed
  • App forces premium subscription without clear opt-out option
  • Premium popup appears immediately after installation

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free ad blocking without premium requirement
  • Ability to dismiss or close premium advertisements
  • Free access to basic security features

AdZapper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

iBlocker

Subscriptions11
  • Unlock Everything$4.997 Days
  • Premium access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlock everything$5.997 Days
Show 8 more
  • Premium access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Unlock everything1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • Unlock Everything$9.991 Month
  • Premium access3 Days trial$34.996 Months
  • Premium access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Unlock Everything$59.991 Year
  • Unlock Everything1 Year trial$59.991 Year
  • Unlock everything7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

AdZapper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBlocker free?
iBlocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AdZapper free?
AdZapper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iBlocker or AdZapper?
AdZapper is rated higher. iBlocker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 733 ratings, while AdZapper averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iBlocker or AdZapper have ads?
Neither iBlocker nor AdZapper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBlocker or AdZapper?
iBlocker ships an update every 5 weeks, and AdZapper every 2 weeks. Most recently, iBlocker was updated on September 17, 2026 and AdZapper on June 1, 2026.

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