Comparison

AdZapper vs Nomoads

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Blocks ads on Safari
  • Speeds up website loading
  • Syncs filters via iCloud
  • Customizable filters and blocklists
  • Runs custom JavaScript
  • Blocks CSS and HTML elements
Features
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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).

About

Nomoads

Block ads, trackers, and unwanted content across your browser, apps, and games. Enjoy faster browsing, save data, and enhance your privacy with a simple, one-tap setup. Your data remains securely on your device.

Highlights
  • System-wide ad blocking
  • Faster browsing and data saving
  • Tracker blocking
  • One-tap setup
  • Privacy-focused data handling
  • Allowlist for trusted sites
Features
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Block ads in Safari, apps, and games. Browse faster, save data, and protect your privacy — all in one tap. Nomoads removes ads, trackers, and unwanted content before they load, giving you a cleaner and faster internet experience on your iPhone and iPad. WHY NOMOADS • Block ads across Safari and many apps • Speed up browsing and reduce data usage • Stop trackers from following you online • Works instantly with simple one-tap setup PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device. • No traffic logging — we never track what you do • No external servers — nothing is sent anywhere • No analytics SDKs — zero third-party tracking FEATURES • System-wide ad blocking (Safari + apps) • Multiple protection levels (Basic & Premium) • Allowlist — unblock sites you trust • Block statistics — see ads being stopped • Custom blocklists (Premium) • Advanced filters (Premium categories) SIMPLE & FAST No accounts. No complicated setup. Turn it on and enjoy a cleaner internet instantly. FREE & PREMIUM Start free with essential protection. Upgrade to Premium for stronger blocking and full control.

Screenshots

AdZapper3 screens
Nomoads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AdZapper at 5.0 against Nomoads's 4.4. AdZapper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). Nomoads's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Nomoads sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AdZapper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AdZapper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nomoads has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AdZapper versus Nomoads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdZapperNomoads
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.4 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings210 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGruby SolutionsVladyslav Palamarchuk

Customer experience

AdZapper

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Nomoads

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AdZapper

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Nomoads

Subscriptions2
  • NOMOADS Premium - monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Nomoads - Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is AdZapper free?
AdZapper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nomoads free?
Nomoads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AdZapper or Nomoads?
AdZapper is rated higher. AdZapper averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Nomoads averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.
Do AdZapper or Nomoads have ads?
Neither AdZapper nor Nomoads shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AdZapper or Nomoads?
AdZapper ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nomoads every 2 weeks. Most recently, AdZapper was updated on September 26, 2026 and Nomoads on October 7, 2026.

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