Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy vs SpireMonitor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy
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.
- 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
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Block ads, trackers, and popups on Safari. Browse 2.5X faster with Ghostery, the powerful ad blocker for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with over 100 million downloads worldwide. FEATURES: * Block ads and pop-ups across all websites, including YouTube and Facebook * Stop trackers from collecting your personal data * Automatically remove annoying cookie consent pop-ups * Speed up page load times * Get detailed insights on trackers for any website you visit * Preview tracker information on search engine results before visiting a page * Customize your browsing with whitelists for trusted sites and trackers * Enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private web experience ABOUT GHOSTERY: Ghostery is more than just an ad blocker. Our advanced privacy protection suite is powered by the world's largest tracker database, WhoTracks.Me ensuring you stay ahead of evolving online threats. As an open-source app supported by a global community, Ghostery is committed to making the internet a safer, more private place for everyone. WHY CHOOSE GHOSTERY? * Easy to use: Install and start protecting your privacy in seconds * Customizable: Fine-tune your protection levels to suit your needs * Transparent: See exactly what trackers are blocked on each site * Constantly updated: Our tracker database is upgraded daily * Free and open-source: No hidden costs and fully transparent Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ghostery.com/privacy-policy
SpireMonitor
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SpireMonitor is the developer tool you've been missing on iOS — a full-featured API client and uptime monitor built for engineers who need visibility on the go. BUILD & ORGANIZE Create collections of HTTP requests with custom headers, body payloads, authentication, and query parameters. Organize them by project, environment, or team — everything stays structured and accessible. RUN ON DEMAND Fire any request instantly and inspect the full response: status code, headers, body, and latency. Debug APIs, test endpoints, and validate changes without being chained to your desk. AUTOMATE WITH MONITORS Schedule any request to run at a defined interval. SpireMonitor checks your endpoints automatically and alerts you the moment a response fails, times out, or returns an unexpected status — before your users notice. CLOUD SYNC Your collections and monitors sync seamlessly via your account, so your work is always up to date across sessions. Nothing gets lost. SPIREMONITOR PRO Unlock unlimited monitors, advanced scheduling intervals, and priority alerting with a Pro subscription. Built for developers who depend on their APIs staying healthy. SpireMonitor is built by developers, for developers — a focused, no-bloat tool that brings serious API monitoring capability to the palm of your hand. Privacy Policy: https://spiremonitor.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://spiremonitor.app/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SpireMonitor at every 2 days against Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's every 6 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SpireMonitor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy ships an update every 6 days, SpireMonitor every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy | SpireMonitor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (208 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 208 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.7 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ghostery GmbH | Riyad Anabtawi |
Bugs and requests
Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy
Reported bugs
2 issues- New version not supported on macOS Safari
- Uninstall icon causes issues on other devices
Requested features
3 requests- Allow one-time donations instead of subscriptions
- Expand DNS-level blocking to other devices
- Improve integration with Safari and other browsers
SpireMonitor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy
- Small monthly contribution$1.991 Month
- Medium monthly contribution$4.991 Month
- Monthly donation$4.991 Month
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- Large monthly contribution$11.991 Month
- Small yearly contribution$23.901 Year
- Yearly donation$47.991 Year
- Medium yearly contribution$59.901 Year
- Large yearly contribution$143.991 Year
- Small one-time contributio$5.00
- Medium one-time contribution$10.00
- Large one-time contribution$20.00
SpireMonitor
- Spire Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Spire Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
Questions
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