# Weblock vs Tracker Protection

The clearest difference is price: Tracker Protection at Free against Weblock's $1.99. Weblock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 78). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Tracker Protection is free to download; Weblock costs $1.99 up front. Tracker Protection sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Weblock asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Weblock against 4.2 for Tracker Protection. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weblock has 4.9K ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Weblock's written reviews are positive against 55% of Tracker Protection's.

Weblock ships an update every 3 months, Tracker Protection every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weblock | Tracker Protection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weblock-adblock-and-proxy/id558818638/reviews)** | [4.2 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracker-protection/id1571342218/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 78 |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | **54.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 48 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AdBlock Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709481333) | [Disconnect](https://appshunter.io/developer/671080658) |

## 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


### Tracker Protection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracker-protection/id1571342218)

This app shields your device from hidden trackers that collect personal data across apps, browsers, and email. It enhances security, speeds up performance, and encrypts your DNS to prevent surveillance.

**Highlights:** Blocks trackers in apps, browsers, and email, Encrypts DNS lookups, Prevents surveillance, Speeds up page and app loads, Reduces bandwidth usage, Improves battery life, Customizable protection options

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premier Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Premier Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Day Pass Tracker Protection | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weblock free?

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

### Is Tracker Protection free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weblock or Tracker Protection?

Weblock is rated higher. Weblock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Tracker Protection averages 4.2 from 78 ratings.

### Do Weblock or Tracker Protection have ads?

Neither Weblock nor Tracker Protection shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weblock or Tracker Protection?

Weblock ships an update every 3 months, and Tracker Protection every 4 months. Most recently, Weblock was updated on October 3, 2026 and Tracker Protection on September 22, 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.*