# GridCarbon vs AdBlock Focus

The clearest difference is rating: AdBlock Focus at 5.0 against GridCarbon's 3.2. AdBlock Focus also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). GridCarbon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AdBlock Focus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GridCarbon asks for nothing beyond the download.

AdBlock Focus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GridCarbon has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GridCarbon ships an update every 4 months, AdBlock Focus every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GridCarbon | AdBlock Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridcarbon/id346832866/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblock-focus/id6760521101/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Rogers](https://appshunter.io/developer/346832869) | [WASIM BOUADLAOUI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884810646) |

## What reviewers say

### GridCarbon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridcarbon/id346832866)

Monitor the real-time carbon intensity of the UK electricity grid. Understand how electricity generation sources change and identify times when using power is more environmentally friendly. Reduce your carbon footprint by shifting energy consumption to periods of lower grid emissions.

**Highlights:** Real-time carbon intensity updates, Traffic light indicator for intensity levels, Generation mix summary, 24-hour carbon intensity plot, Interactive generation mix chart

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AdBlock Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblock-focus/id6760521101)

Enhance your Safari browsing experience by blocking ads and trackers. Create custom rules to redirect websites and import shared rules for a cleaner, more private web. This utility runs locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Powerful Safari ad blocking, Custom redirect rules, Shared redirect rule import, Lightweight and private operation, Runs locally on device

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GridCarbon free?

GridCarbon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AdBlock Focus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GridCarbon or AdBlock Focus?

AdBlock Focus is rated higher. GridCarbon averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while AdBlock Focus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GridCarbon or AdBlock Focus have ads?

Neither GridCarbon nor AdBlock Focus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GridCarbon or AdBlock Focus?

GridCarbon ships an update every 4 months, and AdBlock Focus every 2 weeks. Most recently, GridCarbon was updated on October 7, 2026 and AdBlock Focus on October 7, 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.*