Comparison

Ad Zap vs Nomoads

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.

About

Nomoads

Block ads, trackers, and unwanted content across your browser, apps, and games. Enjoy faster browsing, save data, and enhance your privacy with a simple, one-tap setup. Your data remains securely on your device.

Highlights
  • System-wide ad blocking
  • Faster browsing and data saving
  • Tracker blocking
  • One-tap setup
  • Privacy-focused data handling
  • Allowlist for trusted sites
Features
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Block ads in Safari, apps, and games. Browse faster, save data, and protect your privacy — all in one tap. Nomoads removes ads, trackers, and unwanted content before they load, giving you a cleaner and faster internet experience on your iPhone and iPad. WHY NOMOADS • Block ads across Safari and many apps • Speed up browsing and reduce data usage • Stop trackers from following you online • Works instantly with simple one-tap setup PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device. • No traffic logging — we never track what you do • No external servers — nothing is sent anywhere • No analytics SDKs — zero third-party tracking FEATURES • System-wide ad blocking (Safari + apps) • Multiple protection levels (Basic & Premium) • Allowlist — unblock sites you trust • Block statistics — see ads being stopped • Custom blocklists (Premium) • Advanced filters (Premium categories) SIMPLE & FAST No accounts. No complicated setup. Turn it on and enjoy a cleaner internet instantly. FREE & PREMIUM Start free with essential protection. Upgrade to Premium for stronger blocking and full control.

Screenshots

Ad Zap2 screens
Nomoads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ad Zap at 5.0 against Nomoads's 4.1. Ad Zap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Nomoads's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Nomoads sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ad Zap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ad Zap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nomoads has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ad Zap ships an update every 3 weeks, Nomoads fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ad Zap versus Nomoads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAd ZapNomoads
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.1 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings421 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOmura LLCVladyslav Palamarchuk

Customer experience

Ad Zap

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Nomoads

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ad Zap

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Nomoads

Subscriptions2
  • NOMOADS Premium - monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Nomoads - Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Ad Zap free?
Ad Zap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nomoads free?
Nomoads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ad Zap or Nomoads?
Ad Zap is rated higher. Ad Zap averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Nomoads averages 4.1 from 21 ratings.
Do Ad Zap or Nomoads have ads?
Neither Ad Zap nor Nomoads shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ad Zap or Nomoads?
Ad Zap ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nomoads fortnightly. Most recently, Ad Zap was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nomoads on October 24, 2026.

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