Comparison

Ad Zap vs Nad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ad Zap

This utility app enhances your Safari browsing experience by blocking most ads and trackers with a single extension. It prioritizes user privacy by not collecting or sending any data off the device, ensuring faster page loads and a cleaner interface without requiring special permissions.

Highlights
  • Blocks ads and trackers
  • Single extension setup
  • Does not slow page loads
  • Preserves user privacy
  • No data collection
  • Easy to disable
Features
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A simple ad blocking app for Safari on iOS that: • blocks most ads and trackers using a single extension, with no extensive configuration required • does not slow down page loads or otherwise interfere with functionality • preserves user privacy No data is collected or sent off the device. No special permissions are required. Unlike other ad blocking apps, Ad Zap is designed to be as simple as possible. After the initial setup, you can forget about the app and let it do it's thing in the background. Please note, this app does NOT block ads outside of Safari. If for some reason you need to disable Ad Zap, you have two options. In Safari, tap the "aA" icon in the address bar, then choose either: 1) Turn off Content Blockers: this will disable Ad Zap for this specific page, for this browser session only. 2) Website Settings, then disable Use Content Blockers: this will disable Ad Zap for the entire site, from now on. Ad Zap supports iOS 15 and above.

About

Nad

Enhance your browsing with a powerful ad blocker for Safari. Enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private online experience across all your Apple devices. It seamlessly integrates with Safari to remove unwanted ads and trackers.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform support
  • Enhanced privacy
  • Faster browsing
  • Seamless Safari integration
  • Utilizes Eyed-Blocklist
Features
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Nad: The Powerful Ad Blocker for Safari Get the most out of your Safari experience with Nad, the lightweight ad blocker designed by Aemi Studio and Aploide. Enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private browsing experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and VisionOS devices. Key Features: • Cross-Platform Support: Access Nad on all your Apple devices for seamless protection. • Enhanced Privacy: Block unwanted trackers to safeguard your online identity. • Faster Browsing: Experience lightning-fast loading times by eliminating resource-heavy ads. • Seamless Integration: Nad effortlessly integrates with Safari without compromising performance. Blocklist: Nad utilizes the Eyed-Blocklist crafted by Aploide, a comprehensive blocklist designed to enhance your browsing experience, removing most of the ads and trackers without being intrusive with your navigation. Get Started: 1. Install Nad from the App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Mac App Store (Mac). 2. Enable the ad blocker in Safari settings. 3. Enjoy an ad-free browsing experience! Follow Us: Stay updated with the latest features and announcements by following Aemi Studio and Aploide on social media: GitHub: Aemi Studio - https://github.com/Aemi-Studio GitHub: Aploide - https://github.com/aploide License: Nad is an open-source project licensed under Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL 2.0). See more at https://github.com/Aemi-Studio/Nad Contact us: If you have questions or feedback, feel free to reach out: - Aemi Studio: feedback@aemi.studio - Aploide: yo@aploi.de

Screenshots

Ad Zap2 screens
Nad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ad Zap at 5.0 against Nad's 4.0. Ad Zap also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Nad's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ad Zap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ad Zap ships an update every 2 months, Nad weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ad Zap versus Nad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAd ZapNad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOmura LLCGuillaume Coquard

Customer experience

Ad Zap

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Nad

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ad Zap

No in-app purchases

None

Nad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ad Zap free?
Ad Zap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nad free?
Nad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ad Zap or Nad?
Ad Zap is rated higher. Ad Zap averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Nad averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Ad Zap or Nad have ads?
Neither Ad Zap nor Nad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ad Zap or Nad?
Ad Zap ships an update every 2 months, and Nad weekly. Most recently, Ad Zap was updated on October 30, 2026 and Nad on October 30, 2026.

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