AdBlocker vs ZimeCode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Safari ad blocking
- Privacy protection
- Speed acceleration
- Reduced traffic consumption
- Increased battery life
- Advanced DNS privacy (Premium)
- Security filters (Premium)
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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
ZimeCode
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ZimeCode is a simple viewer for ZimeCode patterns and related content. The app provides a clean and lightweight interface to explore ZimeCode visuals and information on iOS. Core features are available without registration. An optional user account can be used to access additional functionality. ZimeCode is designed to be easy to use and focused on clear presentation, without unnecessary complexity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZimeCode at none against AdBlocker's 4. AdBlocker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. AdBlocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ZimeCode asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AdBlocker | ZimeCode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (90 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 90 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | London App Studio Ltd | Armands Strazds |
In-app purchases
AdBlocker
- 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
ZimeCode
No in-app purchases









