# Wipr 2 vs Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy

The clearest difference is price: Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy at Free against Wipr 2's $4.99. Wipr 2's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy is free to download; Wipr 2 costs $4.99 up front. Wipr 2 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wipr 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wipr 2 has 1.4K ratings behind it against 209, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Wipr 2's written reviews are positive against 76% of Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's.

Wipr 2 ships an update weekly, Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wipr 2 | Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wipr-2/id1662217862/reviews)** | [4.3 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostery-adblocker-for-privacy/id6504861501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 209 |
| Positive reviews | **80.3% of reviews** | 76.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.7 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kaylee Calderolla](https://appshunter.io/developer/379876189) | [Ghostery GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728073089) |

## What reviewers say

### Wipr 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wipr-2/id1662217862)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Utilities, #44 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app enhances your web browsing experience by blocking ads, trackers, and popups in Safari, leading to faster load times and reduced data usage. An optional add-on extends this protection to all apps on your devices, without compromising your data or VPN usage.

**Highlights:** Blocks ads, trackers, and popups, Improves website load speed, Reduces data usage and improves battery life, Extends blocking to all apps with Filtr add-on, Works with VPNs and iCloud Private Relay, Automatic blocklist updates, Universal app for all Apple devices

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Recurring Tip | $1.99 | per month |
| Filtr | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly Recurring Tip | $9.99 | per year |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Filtr | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blocks ads effectively
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Doesn't slow down Safari
- 💡 Frequent updates
- 👍 Responsive developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with YouTube ads
- 🐛 Incompatibility with some websites
- 🐛 Occasional blank spaces where ads used to be

**Reported bugs**

- Wipr Extra component not always working as expected
- Occasional high CPU usage when app is left open

**Requested features**

- Option to disable on specific websites
- Ability to customize blocking rules


### Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostery-adblocker-for-privacy/id6504861501)

Block ads, trackers, and pop-ups on Safari for a faster, more private browsing experience. This tool speeds up page loads and provides insights into online trackers.

**Highlights:** Blocks ads and pop-ups, Stops trackers from collecting data, Removes cookie consent pop-ups, Speeds up page load times, Provides tracker insights, Customizable whitelists

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small monthly contribution | $1.99 | per month |
| Medium monthly contribution | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly donation | $4.99 | per month |
| Small yearly contribution | $23.90 | per year |
| Yearly donation | $47.99 | per year |
| Medium yearly contribution | $59.90 | per year |
| Large yearly contribution | $143.99 | per year |
| Small one-time contributio | $5.00 | one-time |
| Medium one-time contribution | $10.00 | one-time |
| Large one-time contribution | $20.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to understand settings
- 🚀 Websites run much better
- 🔒 Blocks ads, trackers, and pop-ups
- 👍 Customizable blocking options
- 🚀 Lightweight and fast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance on different platforms
- 🐛 Fails to block some ads, especially on YouTube
- 🐛 Occasionally stops working or requires reinstallation

**Reported bugs**

- New version not supported on macOS Safari
- Uninstall icon causes issues on other devices

**Requested features**

- Allow one-time donations instead of subscriptions
- Expand DNS-level blocking to other devices
- Improve integration with Safari and other browsers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wipr 2 free?

Wipr 2 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy free?

Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wipr 2 or Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy?

Wipr 2 is rated higher. Wipr 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy averages 4.3 from 209 ratings.

### Do Wipr 2 or Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy have ads?

Neither Wipr 2 nor Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wipr 2 or Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy?

Wipr 2 ships an update weekly, and Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy every 6 days. Most recently, Wipr 2 was updated on November 11, 2026 and Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy on November 8, 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.*