# Ad Blocker & Browser Protect vs TrustShield Adblocker

Ad Blocker & Browser Protect and TrustShield Adblocker both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of TrustShield Adblocker's written reviews are positive against 48% of Ad Blocker & Browser Protect's. Ad Blocker & Browser Protect's advantage is ratings volume (7.4K vs 33) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ad Blocker & Browser Protect sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and TrustShield Adblocker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Ad Blocker & Browser Protect against 4.3 for TrustShield Adblocker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ad Blocker & Browser Protect has 7.4K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Ad Blocker & Browser Protect's written reviews are positive against 93% of TrustShield Adblocker's.

Ad Blocker & Browser Protect ships an update every 8 days, TrustShield Adblocker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ad Blocker & Browser Protect | TrustShield Adblocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-blocker-and-browser-protect/id1585053145/reviews) | **[4.3 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trustshield-adblocker/id6478018524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [online s. r. o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585053147) | [Cilando LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731375886) |

## What reviewers say

### Ad Blocker & Browser Protect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-blocker-and-browser-protect/id1585053145)

Enhance your web browsing with an ad blocker and privacy protector for Safari. It removes annoying ads, speeds up browsing, and safeguards your data from trackers. Premium features offer custom filters, DNS privacy, and security protection.

**Highlights:** Safari ad blocking, Privacy protection, Speed acceleration, Reduced traffic consumption, Increased battery life, Custom filters, DNS privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdGuard Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AdGuard Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AdBlock Pro | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Blocks ads effectively
- 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
- 🔒 Enhances online privacy
- 💡 Customizable whitelisting options
- 🔋 Reduces data usage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Aggressive marketing tactics
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with forced installation
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Unreliable ad-blocking functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Causes device compatibility issues
- Redirects users to download the app forcefully
- Subscription cancellation problems

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More granular control over ad-blocking
- Improved user interface and settings


### TrustShield Adblocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trustshield-adblocker/id6478018524)

Eliminate intrusive ads for a cleaner, faster, and more private browsing experience. This app blocks pop-ups, banners, and tracking scripts across websites, offering a user-friendly interface for seamless navigation and customization.

**Highlights:** Blocks all ad types, Accelerates page loading, Enhances privacy and security, Blocks tracking scripts, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscriptions | $8.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Blocks ads effectively
- 🚀 Fast browsing experience
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good value for money
- 👍 Keeps updating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot cancel subscriptions
- 🐛 Scam, takes money
- 🐛 No option to get rid of subscription
- 🐛 Second page doesn't work
- 🐛 Cannot use settings to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription cancellation not possible
- Second page not working
- Settings not accessible for subscription cancellation

**Requested features**

- Option to cancel subscription
- Fix second page functionality
- Improve settings for subscription management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ad Blocker & Browser Protect free?

Ad Blocker & Browser Protect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TrustShield Adblocker free?

TrustShield Adblocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ad Blocker & Browser Protect or TrustShield Adblocker?

TrustShield Adblocker is rated higher. Ad Blocker & Browser Protect averages 4.2 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while TrustShield Adblocker averages 4.3 from 33 ratings.

### Do Ad Blocker & Browser Protect or TrustShield Adblocker have ads?

Neither Ad Blocker & Browser Protect nor TrustShield Adblocker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ad Blocker & Browser Protect or TrustShield Adblocker?

Ad Blocker & Browser Protect ships an update every 8 days, and TrustShield Adblocker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ad Blocker & Browser Protect was updated on November 3, 2026 and TrustShield Adblocker on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*