AdSpamBlock vs LinkInbox
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.
LinkInbox
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LinkInbox は、気になった URL をすぐ保存し、あとで落ち着いて選別できるアプリです。 「今は読めない」「あとで見返したい」「調査や学習の資料として残したい」リンクを、まずは Temporary Inbox に入れておけます。24時間で自然に整理されるので、未読リンクがたまりにくいのも特長です。 【こんな人に向いています】 • 技術記事やデザイン事例をよく保存する • 調査リンクをあとで見直したい • ブックマークやメモ帳に埋もれさせたくない 【主な機能】 • アプリ本体と共有シートから URL を即保存 • 24時間で整理される Temporary Inbox • 必要なリンクだけを Saved に移動 • タイトル、概要、サイト名などのメタ情報取得 • カテゴリ / Webサイトでの絞り込み • 通知で見直しを習慣化
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: LinkInbox at none against AdSpamBlock's shown. AdSpamBlock's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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.
| Parameter | AdSpamBlock | LinkInbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (680 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 680 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | misosil inc | Masaki Hayashi |
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
LinkInbox
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AdSpamBlock
No in-app purchases
LinkInbox
No in-app purchases









