Secure AdsBlock vs CodaDNS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Secure AdsBlock
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Key Features of the app Ads Blocking Block intrusive ads and banners to reduce clutter and enjoy a smoother web experience. Content Blocking Limit access to unwanted websites and categories, including adult content, distracting pages, and selected platforms. Social Media Blocking Take control of your focus by restricting access to social media when you need fewer distractions. Script & Tracker Control Reduce tracking scripts and unwanted background activity while browsing supported websites. Mining & Resource Abuse Protection Help prevent websites from using your device resources for unwanted background processes. Custom Website Rules Create rules for specific websites β allow, block, or customize behavior per site. Real-Time Statistics See how much content has been blocked and track your browsing activity at a glance. IMPORTANT PART! If you choose to purchase the subscription, the fee will be charged to your Apple account. This process works automatically and subsciption renew at the end of each billing cycle unless you disable auto-renewal. You can switch off auto-renewal anytime in your App Store settings after purchase, but this action must be done at least 24 hours before the current subscription ends to prevent auto-renewal operation. The app use Appleβs Standard License Agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Auto-renewal subscriptions in the app: 1. Week - $9.99 (duration is week) 2. Year - $39.99 (duration is year) Our site: https://ismartblocker.com Privacy of the app: https://ismartblocker.com/privacy.html Terms & Conditions of the app: https://ismartblocker.com/terms.html Email for any question related to app - support@ismartblocker.com
CodaDNS
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CodaDNS is a powerful DNS filtering application that protects your family from harmful content on the internet. FEATURES: β’ Advanced Content Filtering Block adult content, malware, ads, stalkers, and more. Take complete control with 8 different categories. β’ Parental Control Create custom profiles for your children. Set different filtering rules for each child. β’ Safe Search Automatically enable safe search mode on Google, YouTube, and Bing. β’ Real-Time Statistics Monitor your DNS queries, see blocked content, and analyze internet usage statistics. β’ Easy Setup Download the DNS profile and activate it with one click. No VPN required, no battery drain. β’ Multi-Device Support Manage all family devices from a single account. β’ Custom Lists Allow or block the sites you want at any time with whitelists and blacklists. SECURITY AND PRIVACY: - DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) encryption - Your data is not shared with third parties - GDPR compliant CodaDNS is not a VPN. It only filters DNS queries and does not affect your device's performance. For questions: support@codadns.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://codadns.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://codadns.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CodaDNS at none against Secure AdsBlock's shown. CodaDNS also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Secure AdsBlock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and CodaDNS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Secure AdsBlock ships an update every 3 months, CodaDNS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Secure AdsBlock | CodaDNS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Elzbieta Janusz | OGUZHAN KALELIOGLU |
In-app purchases
Secure AdsBlock
- Weekly Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Yearly Access$39.991 Year
CodaDNS
- Family Plan$0.991 Month
- CodaDNS Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Yearly Family Plan$6.991 Year









