Comparison

Ad Blocker‘ vs No Ads

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

Head to head
About

Ad Blocker‘

This utility blocks ads and trackers to enhance your online privacy and focus. Enjoy a cleaner, safer network experience by preventing unwanted intrusions.

Highlights
  • Blocks ads
  • Blocks trackers
  • Enhances privacy
  • Improves focus
  • Creates a cleaner network
Features
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Ad Blocker, an excellent blocker, can help you block ads and trackers when you need to stay focused, thereby preventing countless trackers from invading your privacy and allowing you to enjoy a cleaner and safer network!

About

No Ads

Enhance your web browsing by removing ads, trackers, and pop-ups for a faster, cleaner, and more private online experience. Enjoy quicker page loads, reduced data consumption, and extended battery life while browsing with confidence.

Highlights
  • Blocks ads, banners, and autoplay videos
  • Removes popups, fake 'x' buttons, and redirects
  • Stops intrusive trackers
  • Blocks YouTube ads
  • Faster page loads
  • Reduced data usage
  • Extended battery life
Features
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No Ads: Ad Blocker for Safari & DNS Browse the way the web was meant to be: fast, clean, and distraction-free. No Ads removes ads, pop-ups, and trackers in Safari — and with DNS-level blocking it can stop ads across your whole phone, inside apps and other browsers too. WHAT IT BLOCKS • Banner, video, and autoplay ads • Pop-ups, fake "X" buttons, and redirects • Trackers that collect your browsing data • Ad and tracking domains at the DNS level, system-wide TWO LAYERS OF PROTECTION • Safari Ad Blocker: a native Safari content blocker that stops ads before pages load • DNS Ad Blocking: route your device through a protective DNS to block ads and trackers in apps and games, not just the browser WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Faster page loads and smoother scrolling • Less mobile data wasted on ads you never wanted • Longer battery life • Safer browsing with fewer malicious redirects • One-tap setup, no technical knowledge needed BROWSE WITH CONFIDENCE Stay focused while you work, shop, read, or watch. Block unwanted content and enjoy a clean experience on every site, every time. PREMIUM No Ads offers Premium features that require a subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Take control of your browsing today with No Ads — because you deserve a better internet. Privacy Policy: https://versatileapps.com/app/ad-blocker/privacy.html Subscription Info: https://versatileapps.com/app/ad-blocker/subscription.html Terms of Use: https://versatileapps.com/app/ad-blocker/terms.html

Screenshots

Ad Blocker‘2 screens
No Ads3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ad Blocker‘ at 85% against No Ads's 25%. Ad Blocker‘ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). No Ads's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On 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

No Ads is free to download; Ad Blocker‘ costs $1.99 up front. No Ads sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ad Blocker‘ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ad Blocker‘ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 158 and 219 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Ad Blocker‘'s written reviews are positive against 25% of No Ads's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ad Blocker‘ ships an update every 2 days, No Ads weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Ad Blocker‘ versus No Ads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAd Blocker‘No Ads
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (158 ratings) — better4.1 (219 ratings)
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings158219 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB69 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer泳诗 陈Versatile Apps

Customer experience

Ad Blocker‘

All ratings158 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.2%

No Ads

All ratings219 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Ad Blocker‘

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

No Ads

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • DNS toggle doesn't work
  • Rate us button doesn't work

Requested features

2 requests
  • Make the app free
  • Improve app functionality

In-app purchases

None

Ad Blocker‘

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

No Ads

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription Promo3 Days trial$2.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime FreeFree
  • Life Time Purchase$15.99

Questions

Is Ad Blocker‘ free?
Ad Blocker‘ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is No Ads free?
No Ads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ad Blocker‘ or No Ads?
Ad Blocker‘ is rated higher. Ad Blocker‘ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 158 ratings, while No Ads averages 4.1 from 219 ratings.
Do Ad Blocker‘ or No Ads have ads?
Neither Ad Blocker‘ nor No Ads shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ad Blocker‘ or No Ads?
Ad Blocker‘ ships an update every 2 days, and No Ads weekly. Most recently, Ad Blocker‘ was updated on October 27, 2026 and No Ads on October 28, 2026.

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