Comparison

AdSpamBlock vs Tanger Med Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

AdSpamBlock

This app blocks unwanted advertisements and detects spam across various browser and email applications. It protects users from phishing ads and illegal tracking, offering a cleaner and safer online experience.

Highlights
  • Blocks ads in browsers (Safari, Chrome)
  • Blocks ads in email applications
  • Detects and blocks spam
  • Monitors and blocks illegal tracking
  • Protects against phishing ads
Features
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AdSpamBlock is a free, made-in-Japan ad blocker and spam detector. It frees you from phishing ads and annoying ads. [Important] Seeing ads? Turn off "Connectivity Assist" When iOS's Connectivity Assist (Settings > Wi-Fi; formerly Wi-Fi Assist) is on, your traffic may switch to cellular data while Wi-Fi is unstable and bypass ad blocking, so ads appear. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Connectivity Assist and turn it off (you can also turn it off only for the Wi-Fi network you use). When the app detects this, it also lets you know on the Home screen and with a notification. [Three advantages of AdSpamBlock] 1. Wide filtering coverage Blocks ads in the background not only in browsers such as Safari and Chrome, but also in mail and other apps, protecting you from harmful and spam ads. 2. High performance, still free AdSpamBlock stays free thanks to our users. In return, we may occasionally show reward program offers in a non-intrusive way. 3. Monitors ads and unauthorized tracking Beyond ads, it monitors and blocks tracking code that runs behind websites without your consent. [Check that it is working] The "Status" screen in Settings shows whether the VPN and ad blocking are running and when the block list was last updated. You can update the list and run a check right there. [Notes] - Because all traffic is filtered, iOS's data usage screen attributes the data usage of all apps to this app. - If Instagram shows an error, try deleting and reinstalling the Instagram app. - Requires iOS 15 or later.

About

Tanger Med Authenticator

Features
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Tanger MED Authenticator adds an extra layer of security to your tanger med online accounts by adding a second step of verification when you sign in. This means that in addition to your password, you'll also need to enter a code that is generated by the Tanger MED Authenticator app on your phone. The verification code can be generated by the Tanger MED Authenticator app on your phone, even if you don't have a network or cellular connection.

Screenshots

AdSpamBlock3 screens
Tanger Med Authenticator2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tanger Med Authenticator at none against AdSpamBlock's shown. AdSpamBlock's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AdSpamBlock ships an update monthly, Tanger Med Authenticator every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AdSpamBlock versus Tanger Med Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdSpamBlockTanger Med Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (667 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings667 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 16 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB20 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developermisosil incTANGER MED PORT AUTHORITY

Bugs and requests

AdSpamBlock

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App turns off randomly without user action
  • Internet connection drops intermittently (5 minutes recovery)
  • Some websites become unreadable when enabled
  • Barcode display fails in certain apps (JRE)
  • Device overheating when app is active
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  • Automatic toggle activation despite being disabled
  • App stops working after iOS updates
  • Excessive background data usage even when idle
  • Some ads still slip through despite being enabled
  • Performance degradation on newer iPhone models

Requested features

9 requests
  • Notification to remind users to turn app back on after restart
  • Reduce battery consumption optimization
  • Lower mobile data usage
  • YouTube and streaming service ad blocking
  • Prevent automatic shutoff
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  • Better compatibility with banking/payment apps
  • Ability to care for the bulldog mascot
  • Support for reward video ads (whitelist improvements)
  • Reduce device heating

Tanger Med Authenticator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AdSpamBlock

No in-app purchases

None

Tanger Med Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AdSpamBlock free?
AdSpamBlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tanger Med Authenticator free?
Tanger Med Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AdSpamBlock or Tanger Med Authenticator have ads?
AdSpamBlock shows ads; Tanger Med Authenticator does not.
Which is updated more often, AdSpamBlock or Tanger Med Authenticator?
AdSpamBlock ships an update monthly, and Tanger Med Authenticator every 16 months. Most recently, AdSpamBlock was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tanger Med Authenticator on October 25, 2026.

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