# Weblock vs AdGuard Home Remote

The clearest difference is price: AdGuard Home Remote at Free against Weblock's $1.99. AdGuard Home Remote also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Weblock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 301). On ads there is nothing between them.

AdGuard Home Remote is free to download; Weblock costs $1.99 up front. AdGuard Home Remote sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Weblock asks for nothing beyond the download.

AdGuard Home Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weblock has 4.9K ratings behind it against 301, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Weblock's written reviews are positive against 79% of AdGuard Home Remote's.

Weblock ships an update every 3 months, AdGuard Home Remote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weblock | AdGuard Home Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weblock-adblock-and-proxy/id558818638/reviews) | **[4.7 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adguard-home-remote/id1543143740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 301 |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | **79.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 48 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AdBlock Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709481333) | [RocketScience IT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502999561) |

## What reviewers say

### Weblock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weblock-adblock-and-proxy/id558818638)

This app offers robust ad blocking and content control for iOS devices. It allows users to manage proxy settings, block ads, social media widgets, and custom content, enhancing privacy and browsing experience. Setup is quick and easy, with iCloud sync for filters and rules.

**Highlights:** Ad blocking for web and apps, Customizable content filters, Proxy server management, Social media widget blocking, iCloud sync for filters, Safari Content Blocker integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable and versatile
- 🔒 Blocks ads across apps and websites
- 👍 Works well when set up correctly
- 🚀 Effective at blocking ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stopped working after iOS updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, sometimes blocks too much
- 🐛 Requires complex setup, not user-friendly
- 🐛 Doesn't block ads in certain apps like YouTube

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Disables internet connectivity
- Proxy settings not saving properly
- Doesn't work with some websites and apps

**Requested features**

- Support for iOS 15 and newer
- Simpler setup process
- More granular control over blocked content
- Ability to block ads on cellular data


### AdGuard Home Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adguard-home-remote/id1543143740)

Monitor and manage your AdGuard Home network from all your Apple devices. View protection status, network activity, and control filtering with ease. Offers detailed insights into DNS requests and convenient widget support.

**Highlights:** Clear dashboard with server status, Control protection and filtering settings, Detailed statistics and query log, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Native support for all Apple devices, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $7.99 | one-time |
| AdGuard Home Remote Pro | $11.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean, intuitive, and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app performance
- 💼 Comprehensive feature parity with web interface
- 📱 Excellent multi-instance management
- 💰 Fair one-time purchase pricing model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Instance configuration frequently lost/forgotten
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes on tab switching
- ❌ Missing blocklist management features from web portal
- ❌ Cannot click log entries to view query details
- ❌ Limited customization for dashboard refresh rates

**Reported bugs**

- Instance configuration lost after app restart or updates
- Tab switching causes app freezes and lag
- Live Log entries flash briefly then return to list
- Top clients entries display briefly then close
- URL window opens and closes immediately

**Requested features**

- Blocklist management from available web portal lists
- Click-to-view query details in Live Log
- Average processing time metric on dashboard
- Processing time widget support
- Device blocking and parental control features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weblock free?

Weblock costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AdGuard Home Remote free?

AdGuard Home Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Weblock or AdGuard Home Remote?

AdGuard Home Remote is rated higher. Weblock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while AdGuard Home Remote averages 4.7 from 301 ratings.

### Do Weblock or AdGuard Home Remote have ads?

Neither Weblock nor AdGuard Home Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weblock or AdGuard Home Remote?

Weblock ships an update every 3 months, and AdGuard Home Remote every 10 days. Most recently, Weblock was updated on November 13, 2026 and AdGuard Home Remote on November 11, 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.*