# SAM vs Weblock Browser

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Weblock Browser at 75% against SAM's 0%. Weblock Browser also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). SAM's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SAM sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Weblock Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Weblock Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weblock Browser has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SAM's written reviews are positive against 75% of Weblock Browser's.

SAM ships an update every 6 weeks, Weblock Browser every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SAM | Weblock Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-ai-chatbot/id1671616480/reviews) | **[4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weblock-browser/id6753103935/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 43 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hectic Radio Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508787402) | [App Machine SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770068958) |

## What reviewers say

### SAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sam-ai-chatbot/id1671616480)

This AI-powered chat application enhances conversations by generating custom images in real-time to match the mood and tone of your discussions. It offers a user-friendly interface with customizable templates and themes for a personalized communication experience.

**Highlights:** AI-powered chat, Real-time image generation, Customizable templates and themes, User-friendly interface, Chat history access, Personalized settings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Diamond | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Quarterly) | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Platinum | $99.99 | per year |


### Weblock Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weblock-browser/id6753103935)

This AI-powered browser replaces standard options for children, blocking harmful content, managing screen time, and providing parents with remote control over browsing. It offers a safe, ad-free experience with customizable rules and real-time notifications for new site visits.

**Highlights:** AI-powered content blocking, Customizable screen time limits, Real-time site approval/denial, Ad-free browsing experience, Full browsing history, Remote bookmark management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SAM free?

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

### Is Weblock Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SAM or Weblock Browser?

Weblock Browser is rated higher. SAM averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Weblock Browser averages 4.4 from 12 ratings.

### Do SAM or Weblock Browser have ads?

SAM shows ads; Weblock Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, SAM or Weblock Browser?

SAM ships an update every 6 weeks, and Weblock Browser every 5 days. Most recently, SAM was updated on September 29, 2026 and Weblock Browser on October 12, 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.*