# Google Chrome vs Iron Blocker

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.

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.

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.

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, Iron Blocker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Chrome | Iron Blocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iron-blocker/id6479026222/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 410 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Shamrai Arthur](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734808772) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Chrome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Utilities, #43 Top Free (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 5 TB | $24.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| 2 TB | $99.99 | per year |
| 30 TB | $149.99 | per month |
| Google AI Ultra (30 TB) | $249.99 | per month |
| 5 TB | $249.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💡 Useful integration with other Google services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unreliable search results
- 💤 Slow page loading
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🤔 Counterintuitive UI changes

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iron-blocker/id6479026222)

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:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Browser ADS, Spam Call Blocker | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Iron Adblock and CallBlock | $13.99 | per month |
| Mobile AdBlock, Wifi Protector | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and Iron Blocker on September 6, 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.*