# AdsPatron vs BluetWave

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AdsPatron at 52% against BluetWave's 0%. AdsPatron also leads on rating (3.4 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (158 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AdsPatron sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and BluetWave sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AdsPatron holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AdsPatron has 158 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of AdsPatron's written reviews are positive against 0% of BluetWave's.

AdsPatron ships an update every 9 days, BluetWave every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AdsPatron | BluetWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adspatron-adblock/id6444569777/reviews)** | [2.5 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetwave/id6445851451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **158** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **51.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mykola Matsenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655362166) | [Tudorita Nastase](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672257815) |

## What reviewers say

### AdsPatron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adspatron-adblock/id6444569777)

Block intrusive and potentially harmful ads while browsing the internet. This tool enhances your online safety by preventing malware and phishing attempts. Enjoy faster page loading and prevent online tracking for a more secure browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Block banner ads, Block video ads, Block pop-up ads, Speed up page loading, Prevent tracking, Built-in blacklist for malicious ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Ad-free video watching
- 👍 Solves annoying pop-ups
- 👍 Good for manga readers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤮 App is a scam
- 🤮 Claims to find viruses
- 🤮 Demands payment for fake viruses
- 🤮 Horrible and horrendous
- 🤮 Makes phone glitch

**Reported bugs**

- Phone glitch
- App doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Built-in browser
- Built-in VPN


### BluetWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetwave/id6445851451)

Locate misplaced Bluetooth devices on a map with distance indicators. Includes an advanced ad-blocker with customizable filters and a tool to test your device's audio hardware, including speakers, microphone, and earphones.

**Highlights:** Find lost Bluetooth devices, Map and distance tracking, Advanced ad-blocking, Content filtering, Audio hardware testing, Speaker, microphone, earphone tests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AdsPatron free?

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

### Is BluetWave free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AdsPatron or BluetWave?

AdsPatron is rated higher. AdsPatron averages 3.4 out of 5 from 158 ratings, while BluetWave averages 2.5 from 18 ratings.

### Do AdsPatron or BluetWave have ads?

Neither AdsPatron nor BluetWave shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AdsPatron or BluetWave?

AdsPatron ships an update every 9 days, and BluetWave every 3 weeks. Most recently, AdsPatron was updated on October 13, 2026 and BluetWave on October 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.*