Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy vs Readshift
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
Readshift
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Readshift helps serious readers finish each focused session with something worth remembering. Choose a book and duration, read without distraction, then capture one idea that changed how you see it. Revisit your shifts and reading outcomes anytime. Everything stays on your device: no account, analytics, cloud sync, or AI. Privacy Policy: https://mintly.okmybot.com/readshift/privacy Terms of Service: https://mintly.okmybot.com/readshift/terms Support: readshift@okmybot.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Readshift at none against Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's 10. Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Readshift asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy ships an update every 6 days, Readshift every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy | Readshift |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.7 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ghostery GmbH | Shenzhen Zhongshan Psychological Consultation Co., Ltd. |
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
Readshift
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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- 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
Readshift
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy free?
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Do Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy or Readshift have ads?
Which is updated more often, Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy or Readshift?
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