# Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy vs TabGuard

The clearest difference is rating: Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy at 4.3 against TabGuard's 3.0. Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy also leads on ratings volume (209 vs 2). TabGuard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TabGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy has 209 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy | TabGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostery-adblocker-for-privacy/id6504861501/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabguard/id6756740309/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **209** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 45 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.7 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ghostery GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728073089) | [MAXWELL PAUL VAGLICA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862349941) |

## What reviewers say

### Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostery-adblocker-for-privacy/id6504861501)

Block ads, trackers, and pop-ups on Safari for a faster, more private browsing experience. This tool speeds up page loads and provides insights into online trackers.

**Highlights:** Blocks ads and pop-ups, Stops trackers from collecting data, Removes cookie consent pop-ups, Speeds up page load times, Provides tracker insights, Customizable whitelists

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small monthly contribution | $1.99 | per month |
| Medium monthly contribution | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly donation | $4.99 | per month |
| Small yearly contribution | $23.90 | per year |
| Yearly donation | $47.99 | per year |
| Medium yearly contribution | $59.90 | per year |
| Large yearly contribution | $143.99 | per year |
| Small one-time contributio | $5.00 | one-time |
| Medium one-time contribution | $10.00 | one-time |
| Large one-time contribution | $20.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to understand settings
- 🚀 Websites run much better
- 🔒 Blocks ads, trackers, and pop-ups
- 👍 Customizable blocking options
- 🚀 Lightweight and fast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance on different platforms
- 🐛 Fails to block some ads, especially on YouTube
- 🐛 Occasionally stops working or requires reinstallation

**Reported bugs**

- New version not supported on macOS Safari
- Uninstall icon causes issues on other devices

**Requested features**

- Allow one-time donations instead of subscriptions
- Expand DNS-level blocking to other devices
- Improve integration with Safari and other browsers


### TabGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabguard/id6756740309)

Take back control of your browsing experience. This tool blocks annoying popups, unwanted new tabs, and sneaky redirect tricks in Safari. Choose from multiple protection modes or set site-specific rules for a cleaner, more focused browsing session.

**Highlights:** Block popup windows, Block new tab links, Block popunders, Three protection modes, Site-specific rules, Real-time notifications, Block history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy free?

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

### Is TabGuard free?

TabGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy or TabGuard?

Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy is rated higher. Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy averages 4.3 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while TabGuard averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy or TabGuard have ads?

Neither Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy nor TabGuard shows ads.

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