# Borg Backup Explorer vs Blocky

Borg Backup Explorer and Blocky are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Borg Backup Explorer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Blocky sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Borg Backup Explorer | Blocky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [insoso GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495169435) | [D.I. Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271263222) |

## What reviewers say

### Borg Backup Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borg-backup-explorer/id6478634265)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Account | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Account | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Account | $3.99 | one-time |


### Blocky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocky-ad-blocker/id6787831759)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blocky Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Blocky Premium Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Borg Backup Explorer free?

Borg Backup Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blocky free?

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

### Do Borg Backup Explorer or Blocky have ads?

Neither Borg Backup Explorer nor Blocky shows ads.

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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.*