Nad vs TapBoard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nad
Enhance your browsing with a powerful ad blocker for Safari. Enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private online experience across all your Apple devices. It seamlessly integrates with Safari to remove unwanted ads and trackers.
- Cross-platform support
- Enhanced privacy
- Faster browsing
- Seamless Safari integration
- Utilizes Eyed-Blocklist
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Nad: The Powerful Ad Blocker for Safari Get the most out of your Safari experience with Nad, the lightweight ad blocker designed by Aemi Studio and Aploide. Enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private browsing experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and VisionOS devices. Key Features: • Cross-Platform Support: Access Nad on all your Apple devices for seamless protection. • Enhanced Privacy: Block unwanted trackers to safeguard your online identity. • Faster Browsing: Experience lightning-fast loading times by eliminating resource-heavy ads. • Seamless Integration: Nad effortlessly integrates with Safari without compromising performance. Blocklist: Nad utilizes the Eyed-Blocklist crafted by Aploide, a comprehensive blocklist designed to enhance your browsing experience, removing most of the ads and trackers without being intrusive with your navigation. Get Started: 1. Install Nad from the App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Mac App Store (Mac). 2. Enable the ad blocker in Safari settings. 3. Enjoy an ad-free browsing experience! Follow Us: Stay updated with the latest features and announcements by following Aemi Studio and Aploide on social media: GitHub: Aemi Studio - https://github.com/Aemi-Studio GitHub: Aploide - https://github.com/aploide License: Nad is an open-source project licensed under Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL 2.0). See more at https://github.com/Aemi-Studio/Nad Contact us: If you have questions or feedback, feel free to reach out: - Aemi Studio: feedback@aemi.studio - Aploide: yo@aploi.de
TapBoard
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TapBoard lets you perform quick actions right from your keyboard. Insert preset text, open apps, or trigger shortcuts — all offline and secure. Features: • Quick access to your saved actions • Works completely offline • No data collection or tracking • Simple, lightweight, and fast TapBoard keeps everything on your device — your data stays private and secure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TapBoard at 15.0 against Nad's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nad ships an update weekly, TapBoard every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nad | TapBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guillaume Coquard | Trinh Tuan |
In-app purchases
Nad
No in-app purchases
TapBoard
No in-app purchases









