AdSpamBlock vs Centaurus & Device Application
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Blocks ads in browsers (Safari, Chrome)
- Blocks ads in email applications
- Detects and blocks spam
- Monitors and blocks illegal tracking
- Protects against phishing ads
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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.
Centaurus & Device Application
This utility app pairs with a smart device to let you control its functions. You can view and change settings, and even upload custom wallpapers to sync with your device.
- Connect to smart device
- View and modify function parameters
- Switch wallpapers
- Upload custom wallpapers
- Sync with device
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Centaurus is the companion app for the smart device BT200. After connecting the device, you can view and modify the function parameters, switch or upload wallpapers to sync with the BT200 device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AdSpamBlock at 79% against Centaurus & Device Application's 0%. AdSpamBlock also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (640 vs 2). Centaurus & Device Application's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AdSpamBlock holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AdSpamBlock has 640 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of AdSpamBlock's written reviews are positive against 0% of Centaurus & Device Application's.
AdSpamBlock ships an update monthly, Centaurus & Device Application every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AdSpamBlock | Centaurus & Device Application |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (640 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 640 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | misosil inc | 志强 古 |
Customer experience
AdSpamBlock
Centaurus & Device Application
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
Centaurus & Device Application
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AdSpamBlock
No in-app purchases
Centaurus & Device Application
No in-app purchases
Questions
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