AdZapper vs Maodou VPN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AdZapper
This utility blocks advertisements within the Safari browser on Apple devices. It enhances browsing speed by removing ads and offers advanced customization options for filter management and custom script execution. Privacy is a core focus, with no user data being transmitted externally.
- Blocks ads on Safari
- Speeds up website loading
- Syncs filters via iCloud
- Customizable filters and blocklists
- Runs custom JavaScript
- Blocks CSS and HTML elements
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AdZapper blocks ads on Safari websites FEATURES: Speeds up websites on Safari - Ads slow down page loading time Sync filters across devices via iCloud Easily share filters with others Easily edit filters on device using the filter editor Run custom JavaScript on websites Block CSS classes and HTML elements Import custom filters by URL and from text files on device Includes blocklist which blocks individual rules that do not appear on filters Includes allowlist which unblocks websites to allow ads PRIVACY: AdZapper does not send any data anywhere. AdZapper only talks to the internet to download ad blocking filters that you specify. ABOUT: AdZapper was created to explore the content blocker functionality in Safari. As an ongoing project, AdZapper will never be 100% accurate in blocking ads. AdZapper DOES NOT block ads outside of Safari (This includes other web browsers).
Maodou VPN
This app provides a fast, stable, and secure connection to reduce buffering and stuttering. It offers multiple route options for a personalized acceleration experience and requires no registration for easy, one-click use.
- Fast and stable connection
- Reduces stuttering and buffering
- Multiple high-quality route options
- No user information collection
- One-click acceleration
- No registration required
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Maodou VPN - A fast, stable, and secure acceleration software suitable for fast loading, reducing stuttering and buffering! -Multiple high-quality route options allow users to manually obtain the most satisfactory acceleration experience -We do not collect any user information and user data will not be shared with third parties -No registration required, easy to use and one click acceleration; Choose a fast acceleration channel based on your location and network status for a pleasant experience Privacy Agreement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q1y7gY-dBq422K74NhHSANOMh-22uWm5Hn-efEgJ-Xk/edit?usp=sharing User Agreement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13wM9uqm5B1lZYE6KgeUcMq0436xk8-LOQrYb2EnVTps/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AdZapper at 100% against Maodou VPN's 42%. AdZapper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Maodou VPN's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (60 vs 2). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Maodou VPN sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. AdZapper asks for nothing beyond the download.
AdZapper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maodou VPN has 60 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of AdZapper's written reviews are positive against 42% of Maodou VPN's.
AdZapper ships an update every 2 weeks, Maodou VPN every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AdZapper | Maodou VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.2 (60 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 41.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 60 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gruby Solutions | Clash Network |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
AdZapper
No in-app purchases
Maodou VPN
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