# A Filter vs Blockario

The clearest difference is rating: Blockario at 4.6 against A Filter's 4.2. Blockario also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). A Filter's advantage is device support. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A Filter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Blockario sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blockario holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 301 and 616 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of A Filter's written reviews are positive against 33% of Blockario's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Filter | Blockario |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-filter-ad-and-content-blocker/id1609213095/reviews) | **[4.6 (616 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockario/id6443639521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 301 | **616** |
| Positive reviews | **37.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 12 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Antivirus Filter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606284109) | [TECHNIC BUILDING SERVICES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647990355) |

## What reviewers say

### A Filter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-filter-ad-and-content-blocker/id1609213095)

Block intrusive ads, including pop-ups, video ads, and banners, to enhance your browsing experience on iPhone and iPad. It also analyzes suspicious domains and URLs to detect malicious content, ensuring a safer and faster internet connection without tracking.

**Highlights:** Block pop-ups, video ads, banners, Block porn and tracker ads, Analyze suspicious domains and URLs, Detect malicious content, Faster and safer internet browsing, No disruptive ads or tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Member Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Member Year | $19.99 | per year |


### Blockario

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockario/id6443639521)

Enhance your internet browsing with this tool designed to improve online comfort and safety. It effectively blocks websites from tracking your data, significantly boosting your online privacy. Additionally, it offers parental controls to restrict access to specific sites and can block distracting websites to improve productivity.

**Highlights:** Block website tracking, Improve online privacy, Parental control features, Block specific websites, Boost productivity, Customizable website lists

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blockario Monthly Premium | $8.49 | per month |
| Blockario Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Blockario Yearly Premium | $26.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast virus removal
- ✅ Effective virus detection and elimination
- ⭐ Successfully removes multiple viruses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription ($10/month)
- ⚠️ Displays same virus count to all users
- 🚨 Potentially misleading threat detection
- 😠 Aggressive monetization tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Reports identical virus count (8 viruses) to all users regardless of actual device status

**Requested features**

- Free version or trial period
- Transparent virus detection methodology
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Filter free?

A Filter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blockario free?

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

### Which has better reviews, A Filter or Blockario?

Blockario is rated higher. A Filter averages 4.2 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Blockario averages 4.6 from 616 ratings.

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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.*