Comparison

AdBlocker vs AC_thing

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

Head to head
About

AdBlocker

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. Ad Block 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

AC_thing

Features
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AC_thing is a powerful iPhone application and hardware device that adds modern smart home functionality to older air conditioners. Control your AC when you're not at home, set complex on/off schedules and more in a simple and easy-to-use interface.

Screenshots

AdBlocker3 screens
AC_thing2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AC_thing at none against AdBlocker's 4. AdBlocker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. AdBlocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AC_thing asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AdBlocker ships an update monthly, AC_thing every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AdBlocker versus AC_thing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdBlockerAC_thing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (90 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings90 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLondon App Studio LtdDave Fox

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AdBlocker

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
None

AC_thing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AdBlocker free?
AdBlocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AC_thing free?
AC_thing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AdBlocker or AC_thing have ads?
Neither AdBlocker nor AC_thing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AdBlocker or AC_thing?
AdBlocker ships an update monthly, and AC_thing every 6 weeks. Most recently, AdBlocker was updated on September 3, 2026 and AC_thing on August 13, 2026.

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