Comparison

AdClear vs Ad blocker

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

Head to head
About

AdClear

This app blocks ads and trackers in Safari, enhancing privacy and speeding up browsing. It also conserves data and battery life by removing unwanted content. Premium features offer advanced DNS privacy and security filters.

Highlights
  • Safari ad blocking
  • Privacy protection
  • Speed acceleration
  • Reduced traffic consumption
  • Increased battery life
  • Advanced DNS privacy (Premium)
  • Security filters (Premium)
Features
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AdClear is an ultra-efficient ad blocker for Safari. It will not only remove annoying ads but also secure your privacy with advanced tracking protection. AdClear for iOS is an open source app, it’s totally transparent and safe to use. The app is free but offers additional paid Premium features for advanced users. KEY FEATURES: - Safari ad blocking. Removes all kinds of ads in Safari. Say goodbye to annoying banners, pop-ups and video ads. Whitelist your favorite websites or use manual blocking tool to hide any element on the page. - Privacy protection. The web is full of trackers that literally watch your every click. AdGuard offers a selection of filters aimed directly at trackers and web analytics that will ensure your private data stays that way. - Speed acceleration. Safari browser runs up to 4x faster. AdClear removes tons of rubbish and you can freely surf the web! - Reduced traffic consumption and increased battery life. Banners and ads sometimes add up to half the size of the page. By blocking them, you’re saving your battery life and Wi-Fi/mobile traffic. - More than 50 popular subscriptions (EasyList, EasyPrivacy, etc.) plus AdGuard's own powerful ad filters, including language-specific filters. Together they don't leave ads a chance. AdClear PREMIUM AdClear Premium includes the following features: - DNS privacy. Blocking regular online trackers is not enough if you want to assure 100% protection of your online privacy. Choose any of the user-favorite DNS providers or configure a custom DNS server. - Security filters. Protect yourself from dangerous websites riddled with cryptojacking or fraud. AdClear Premium is a paid service with the subscription cost $19.99/year (price may vary by region). Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscriptions may be managed and your auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchasing a subscription. * Privacy policy: https://londonappstudio.co.uk/privacy.html * Terms of Use: https://londonappstudio.co.uk/terms.html

About

Ad blocker

Enhance your browsing experience by blocking ads, trackers, and unnecessary content. This utility speeds up web pages, conserves battery, and reduces data usage. It also offers security features to protect against online scams and allows for customized blocking rules.

Highlights
  • Free Safari Adblocker
  • Tracker blocker
  • Faster web performance
  • Save battery life
  • Reduced traffic consumption
  • Blocking adult content
  • Customized blocking rules
Features
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Save data and speed up your Safari - block ads, trackers and unnecessary resources. With AnyBlocker, you can surf the web safely without anything distracting you from the site. → SEE KEY FEATURES: - Free Safari Adblocker Enjoy a safe experience while browsing websites. - Tracker blocker Block trackers and general ads for all apps on your iPhone and iPad. - Faster web performance Boost your speed and browse faster than ever. - Save battery life Conserve battery life with full protection. - Reduced traffic consumption Web pages load faster than ever. - Save money on your monthly data plan Use less data without sacrificing quality. - Blocking adult content Block your kids from all adult websites. - Language Block ads from a specific language or country. - Customized blocking rules Create a custom block list for selected keywords and websites. - Security guard Protect yourself from online scams. Optimized for websites in the following languages: English, Japanese, Russian, Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese, German, Polish, Dutch, German →About Anyblocker subscriptions. Your subscription is automatically renewed. You can cancel this automatic renewal at any time, at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment is deducted from your App Store account. Manage your subscriptions on your iOS device by tapping Settings > tapping your name > Subscriptions. You can see when your next payment is due or cancel your automatic renewal. Privacy Policy: https://www.anyblocker.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.anyblocker.com/terms DISCLAIMER: Ad Blocker is not guaranteed to block all ads. While this is our goal, we cannot block every ad on the Internet while still providing a satisfactory web experience.

Screenshots

AdClear3 screens
Ad blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

AdClear and Ad blocker both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Ad blocker's written reviews are positive against 20% of AdClear's. AdClear's advantage is ratings volume (92 vs 21) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. AdClear sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Ad blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for AdClear against 4.3 for Ad blocker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 92 and 21 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of AdClear's written reviews are positive against 60% of Ad blocker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AdClear ships an update monthly, Ad blocker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AdClear versus Ad blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdClearAd blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (92 ratings)4.3 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings92 — better21
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLondon App Studio LtdWarpVPN Studio

Customer experience

AdClear

All ratings92 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Ad blocker

All ratings21 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AdClear

Subscriptions4
  • AdClear Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • AdBlock Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • AdClear Premium Plus3 Days trial$4.991 Year
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  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Ad blocker

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Mobile Ad Blocker$6.991 Month
  • 1 Year Mobile Ad blocker3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Mobile Ad blocker$59.99

Questions

Is AdClear free?
AdClear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ad blocker free?
Ad blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AdClear or Ad blocker?
Ad blocker is rated higher. AdClear averages 4.2 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Ad blocker averages 4.3 from 21 ratings.
Do AdClear or Ad blocker have ads?
Neither AdClear nor Ad blocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AdClear or Ad blocker?
AdClear ships an update monthly, and Ad blocker every 2 months. Most recently, AdClear was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ad blocker on October 24, 2026.

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