# AdBlocker vs ZeroAds

AdBlocker and ZeroAds both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ZeroAds's written reviews are positive against 72% of AdBlocker's. AdBlocker's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AdBlocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ZeroAds sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for AdBlocker against 4.8 for ZeroAds. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of AdBlocker's written reviews are positive against 100% of ZeroAds's.

AdBlocker ships an update fortnightly, ZeroAds every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AdBlocker | ZeroAds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblockerdns-and-vpn-adblocking/id6475119148/reviews) | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zeroads-dns-ad-blocker/id6771423285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AdsFree LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723401692) | [Aifinity Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747988830) |

## What reviewers say

### AdBlocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblockerdns-and-vpn-adblocking/id6475119148)

Block intrusive ads, pop-ups, and banners across apps and browsers for a faster, cleaner, and more private online experience. Save data and enjoy uninterrupted mobile gaming without needing to pay for ad removal.

**Highlights:** Blocks intrusive ads, pop-ups, and banners, Enhances browsing speed, Enables ad-free mobile gaming, Protects online privacy by blocking trackers, Saves mobile data usage, Works across all devices

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Plan (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Family Plan (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Personal plan (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Family Plan (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


### ZeroAds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zeroads-dns-ad-blocker/id6771423285)

This app modifies your device's DNS settings to block ads and trackers across apps and Safari. It offers various free filter lists and includes a Safari content blocker for comprehensive ad removal without using a VPN.

**Highlights:** DNS resolver modification, Multiple free filter lists, Safari content blocker, No VPN usage, Instant filtering on/off, AdGuard, Cloudflare, Quad9 integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AdBlocker free?

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

### Is ZeroAds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AdBlocker or ZeroAds?

ZeroAds is rated higher. AdBlocker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while ZeroAds averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do AdBlocker or ZeroAds have ads?

Neither AdBlocker nor ZeroAds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AdBlocker or ZeroAds?

AdBlocker ships an update fortnightly, and ZeroAds every 5 weeks. Most recently, AdBlocker was updated on October 24, 2026 and ZeroAds on October 28, 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.*