Comparison

Google Chrome vs Iron Blocker

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

Head to head
About

Google Chrome

This web browser offers fast and secure internet access, integrating Google Search and Lens for quick information retrieval. It provides robust security features like enhanced protection and password management, and syncs your data across devices for seamless browsing.

Highlights
  • Fast and secure browsing
  • Google Search and Lens integration
  • Enhanced protection mode
  • Password manager
  • Cross-device sync
  • Tab groups
  • Autofill
Features
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Chrome helps you do what’s possible on the web. Download the fast, secure browser by Google. GET THE BEST OF GOOGLE IN CHROME • SEARCH WITH GOOGLE - Search and get answers on Google fast. Use your voice to search hands-free. • GOOGLE LENS - Search what you see on your screen or with your camera. • GOOGLE TRANSLATE - Explore the web in 130+ languages. Translate entire sites in one click. BROWSE WITH BEST-IN-CLASS SECURITY • ENHANCED PROTECTION MODE - Browse confidently with the highest level of Chrome’s security. • SAFETY CHECK - Get peace of mind with proactive safety alerts. • GOOGLE PASSWORD MANAGER - Securely generate and save passwords for fast sign-in, and get alerts if your passwords are at risk. ACCESS YOUR CHROME ACROSS DEVICES • SYNC ACROSS DEVICES - Save your things (like bookmarks, tabs, and passwords) and easily access them when you sign in to Chrome on your phone, computer or tablet. • TAB GROUPS - Create tab groups to stay organized across devices. • AUTOFILL - Save time typing by autofilling your saved payments, addresses and passwords. Feature availability varies by country and language. Compatibility varies. Check responses for accuracy.

About

Iron Blocker

Block intrusive ads, trackers, and unwanted callers to enhance your browsing and communication. Take control of your digital space for a smoother, more secure online experience. Unlock advanced features with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Ad Blocking
  • Tracker Blocking
  • Website Blocking
  • Call Blocking
  • Spam Call Protection
  • Premium Subscription for Advanced Features
Features
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Iron Blocker keeps Safari clean and your phone quiet. It strips ads and trackers out of the pages you open, lets you block sites you would rather not visit, and keeps known spam numbers from ringing through. Everything runs on your iPhone, with no account to create. WHAT IRON BLOCKER DOES Ad blocking in Safari Banners, pop-ups and video ad slots are filtered out before the page renders. Pages load faster and use less mobile data. Tracker blocking Advertising and analytics trackers are cut off, so the sites you read learn less about you and follow you around less. Website blocking Add any domain to your own block list and Safari will stop opening it. Handy for time sinks, for pages you do not want on a shared device, and for the sites that keep redirecting you. Call blocking Iron Blocker loads a spam number database into the Phone app, so matching calls are blocked or labeled before you pick up. You can add your own numbers to the list at any time. Simple to switch on Turn Iron Blocker on in Settings once, for Safari and for the Phone app, and it works in the background from then on. No proxy, no configuration profile. WHAT IT DOES NOT DO Iron Blocker does not scan your device, does not look for viruses or malware, and does not read the content of your pages, your messages or your calls. Your block lists stay on your iPhone. Filtering works in Safari and in apps that use the Safari view; it does not change traffic in other apps. IRON BLOCKER PREMIUM Premium adds extended filter lists, unlimited entries in your website and phone number lists, and automatic updates to the blocking rules as new ad networks and spam numbers appear. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Iron Blocker Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. The available plans, their length and their prices are shown in the app before you confirm anything. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://ironblocker.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://ironblocker.com/terms SUPPORT Questions, a site that is not filtered correctly, or a number that should be on the spam list? Write to support@ironblocker.com and we will get back to you. Download Iron Blocker and take back your browser and your phone.

Screenshots

Google Chrome4 screens
Iron Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Google Chrome at 4.7 against Iron Blocker's 3.0. Google Chrome also leads on ratings volume (3.9M vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Iron Blocker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Google Chrome sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Iron Blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Google Chrome holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Chrome has 3.9M ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, Iron Blocker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Google Chrome versus Iron Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle ChromeIron Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.9M ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews60.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.9M — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size410 MB55 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGoogleShamrai Arthur

Customer experience

Google Chrome

All ratings3,860,939 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews7,441 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative34.0%

Iron Blocker

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Google Chrome

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard issues and lags
  • Inconsistent behavior when closing tabs
  • Unreliable bookmark syncing
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable UI and layout options
  • Improved tab management and session recovery
  • Better support for extensions and add-ons
  • Enhanced password management and syncing

Iron Blocker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Google Chrome

Subscriptions16
  • 100 GB2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 100 GB1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 200 GB1 Month trial2 variants$2.991 Month
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  • 200 GB2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (400 GB)$4.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)1 Month trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)$9.991 Month
  • 100 GB2 variants$19.991 Year
  • 100 GB1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • 100 GB1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 5 TB$24.991 Month
  • 200 GB1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • 2 TB1 Year trial$99.991 Year
  • 30 TB2 variants$149.991 Month
  • Google AI Ultra (30 TB)2 variants$249.991 Month
  • 5 TB$249.991 Year
3 purchases

Iron Blocker

Subscriptions3
  • Browser ADS, Spam Call Blocker3 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Iron Adblock and CallBlock3 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • Mobile AdBlock, Wifi Protector3 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Google Chrome free?
Google Chrome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iron Blocker free?
Iron Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Google Chrome or Iron Blocker?
Google Chrome is rated higher. Google Chrome averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Iron Blocker averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Google Chrome or Iron Blocker have ads?
Google Chrome shows ads; Iron Blocker does not.
Which is updated more often, Google Chrome or Iron Blocker?
Google Chrome ships an update weekly, and Iron Blocker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Google Chrome was updated on September 25, 2026 and Iron Blocker on September 6, 2026.

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