# Blockn vs 2nd Text

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blockn | 2nd Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockn-ad-block-and-guard/id6443829381/reviews)** | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-text/id6748060280/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Avaskas Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509950683) | [Ruslan Bogatii](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794347543) |

## What reviewers say

### Blockn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockn-ad-block-and-guard/id6443829381)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blockn Premium (Week) | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Blockn Weekly Premium | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Blockn Premium (Weekly) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Blockn Premium (Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Blockn Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Blockn Premium (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Blockn Premium (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |


### 2nd Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nd-text/id6748060280)

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.

**Highlights:** Temporary virtual phone numbers, Wide country selection, No sign-up required, Save favorite numbers, Dark mode, Multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan Offers | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| SMS Activate Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blockn free?

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

### Is 2nd Text free?

2nd Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blockn or 2nd Text?

Blockn is rated higher. Blockn averages 5.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while 2nd Text averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Blockn or 2nd Text have ads?

2nd Text shows ads; Blockn does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blockn or 2nd Text?

Blockn ships an update every 5 days, and 2nd Text every 2 months. Most recently, Blockn was updated on October 2, 2026 and 2nd Text on October 8, 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.*