Blockn vs 2nd Text
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blockn
This app provides comprehensive ad blocking for Safari, removing pop-ups, banners, and video ads. It also protects against trackers, malware, and offers premium features like social media blocking and adult content restriction.
- Eliminates pop-ups, banners, and video ads
- Blocks tracking cookies and analytics
- Prevents cryptojacking and malware
- Customizable filters
- Social media tracker blocking
- Adult content restriction
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Blockn: The Most Comprehensive Ad Blocking Solution Available Tired of intrusive ads ruining your browsing experience? Blockn goes beyond basic ad blocking to deliver complete control over your online environment. Our sophisticated filtering system removes all forms of digital advertising while protecting you from malicious trackers. Superior blocking capabilities: • Eliminates pop-ups, banners and video ads completely • Blocks tracking cookies and analytics scripts • Prevents cryptojacking and malware infections • Customizable filters for personalized protection Additional premium features include: • Social media tracker blocking • Adult content restriction • Whitelist functionality for supported sites • Widget and script blocking Blockn operates efficiently in the background without slowing down your device. Regular filter updates ensure maximum effectiveness against evolving advertising techniques. Take back control of your browsing experience and enjoy the internet as it should be - clean, fast and private. Download Blockn today and immediately notice the difference. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS: We offer auto-renewing subscription option to access all PREMIUM feautures: - 3-day trial version - Subsription Titles: Subscription Weekly, Subscription Monthly, Subscription Yearly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the full feature of the app foe the duration of the subscription - Subscription automaticallyrenews is turned off at least 24-hour before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewall may be turned off by going to the users's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. support@blockn.app Privacy Policy: https://blockn.app/policy.html Terms of Services: https://blockn.app/terms.html
2nd Text
Instantly access temporary virtual phone numbers from various countries for secure online verifications. No sign-up is required, ensuring privacy when signing up for services or testing applications. Offers a premium plan for unlimited usage and an ad-free experience.
- Temporary virtual phone numbers
- Wide country selection
- No sign-up required
- Save favorite numbers
- Dark mode
- Multilingual support
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Need a quick and secure way to receive text messages online? With 2nd Text, you can instantly access temporary virtual numbers from around the world with no sign-up required. Whether you're verifying an account on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Telegram, or any other platform, our app makes the process fast, easy, and private. Key Features: * Wide country selection: Choose from a variety of countries for your virtual number. * Temporary Numbers: Perfect for one-time verifications and quick activations. * Save Favorites: Mark your preferred numbers for quick access. * Dark Mode – Comfortable viewing in low-light environments. * Multilingual Support: The app is fully localised in multiple languages. * No Sign-Up Needed – Use immediately with complete privacy. 2nd Text is a reliable solution for receiving SMS messages safely and anonymously, whether you're a developer testing apps or a user signing up for a service and you don't want to share your personal data. Premium plan offers: Receive Unlimited Text Messages, Unlimited Use of Any Phone Number, No Ads, Unlimited Use of any New Phone Number. Your iTunes account will be charged for the auto-renewing SMS Activate Premium subscription upon purchase confirmation. The app offers two subscription options, both of which cost $3.99 per week. One includes a three-day free trial, while the other does not. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to Account Settings on your device. To avoid renewal, you must cancel at least 24 hours before your subscription expires. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can cancel your subscription here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039. Privacy policy: https://virtualsms.callbridgenow.quest/en/policy Terms of use: https://virtualsms.callbridgenow.quest/en/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 2nd Text at 50% against Blockn's 0%. 2nd Text also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Blockn's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Blockn sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and 2nd Text sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Blockn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Blockn's written reviews are positive against 50% of 2nd Text's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Blockn ships an update every 5 days, 2nd Text every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blockn | 2nd Text |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (19 ratings) — better | 4.0 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Avaskas Limited | Ruslan Bogatii |
Customer experience
Blockn
2nd Text
In-app purchases
Blockn
- Blockn Premium (Week)$2.497 Days
- Blockn Weekly Premium3 Days trial$2.497 Days
- Blockn Premium (Weekly)3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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- Blockn Premium (Month)$4.991 Month
- Blockn Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Blockn Premium (Monthly)3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Blockn Premium (Annual)3 Days trial$19.991 Year
2nd Text
- Premium Plan Offers3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- SMS Activate Premium$3.997 Days









