Comparison

OpenSpam vs Ad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OpenSpam

This app identifies and blocks unwanted calls using a community-powered database and a risk score algorithm. It offers customizable blocking levels and ensures user privacy by not collecting personal data or accessing contacts for commercial purposes.

Highlights
  • Instant call identification
  • Customizable blocking levels
  • Community reporting
  • Built-in search for suspicious numbers
  • Allowlist for trusted numbers
  • Ad-free experience
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Reclaim your peace of mind with the official OpenSpam.es app. OpenSpam is the ultimate solution to identify and block unwanted calls. Born from the collective frustration with telephone harassment, we have created a 100% free, transparent, and ethical tool. No ads, no hidden purchases, and most importantly, no selling your data. TOTAL TRANSPARENCY AND PRIVACY Unlike other apps, OpenSpam doesn’t need to know who you are or access your contacts for commercial purposes. Guaranteed Privacy: We do not collect personal data. Your reports are anonymous. Ad-free: A clean interface, designed solely to protect you. Proprietary Database: We do not rely on third parties. We use the public and documented OpenSpam.es API, powered by an active community. INTELLIGENT AND SECURE PROTECTION Our reputation algorithm analyzes reports and search trends to assign a "Risk Score" to every unknown number. Blocking Levels: You are in control. Choose between Mild, Balanced, or Aggressive protection according to your needs. Safety for your Contacts: OpenSpam is safe. We will never block a number saved in your contacts or one you have recently interacted with; we will simply alert you if it has negative reports. Silent Updates: The database updates automatically in the background. We will only send notifications if it is truly important. No disturbances. KEY FEATURES: Instant Identification: Know who is calling before you pick up. Detect Spam, Fraud, or aggressive Telemarketing. Built-in Search: Got a suspicious missed call? Check it in the app before calling back. Community Reporting: Help others by reporting toxic numbers. When one person reports, we all benefit. Allowlist: Easily manage your exceptions and trusted numbers. JOIN THE RESISTANCE AGAINST SPAM OpenSpam is a project created by users, for users. We believe peace of mind shouldn't come with a price tag or cost you your privacy. Download OpenSpam today and say goodbye to interruptions. Free. Secure. For everyone.

About

Ad

This privacy-focused content blocker for Safari removes ads, trackers, and unwanted pop-ups across your devices. It offers customizable filtering categories and shows you exactly what is being blocked on each page.

Highlights
  • Blocks ads, trackers, and analytics
  • Removes cookie banners and pop-ups
  • Customizable content categories
  • Shows blocked domains per page
  • Privacy-first, zero data collection
  • Works on iPhone and Mac
Features
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Ad Engine — Ad Blocker & Privacy Block ads, trackers, and malicious content in Safari. Fast, private, and completely free. Blocks everything that slows you down Ad Engine uses Safari's built-in content filter — no VPN, no proxy, no battery drain. Rules run on-device before a single request leaves your phone. One tap to choose your profile • Default — removes ads and trackers across the web • Family — adds adult content, drug, and gambling site filtering • Maximum — strictest blocking: all of the above plus P2P and extra annoyances European ad networks blocked Dedicated rule lists for German, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, and Polish ad networks — six languages, one toggle per region. Block anything from Safari See an ad-heavy site? Tap the Share button → Ad Engine → Block this domain. Done. The block applies immediately, no app switch required. Built-in privacy • No account, no sign-in, no iCloud sync • Zero analytics, zero telemetry • All filtering happens locally — nothing leaves your device Widget & Siri Add the home screen widget to see how many ads were blocked today and your lifetime total. Use Siri or Shortcuts to pause blocking for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours — then it resumes automatically. Always free No subscription. No paywall. No "Pro" tier. Ad Engine is free to download and free forever.

Screenshots

OpenSpam4 screens
Ad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenSpam at 50% against Ad's 0%. OpenSpam also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Ad's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenSpam holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of OpenSpam's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenSpam ships an update every 3 weeks, Ad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OpenSpam versus Ad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenSpamAd
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.615.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoaquin GarciaHashim Abdul

Customer experience

OpenSpam

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Ad

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

OpenSpam

No in-app purchases

None

Ad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenSpam free?
OpenSpam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ad free?
Ad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenSpam or Ad?
OpenSpam is rated higher. OpenSpam averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ad averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do OpenSpam or Ad have ads?
Neither OpenSpam nor Ad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenSpam or Ad?
OpenSpam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ad every 2 months. Most recently, OpenSpam was updated on October 10, 2026 and Ad on October 2, 2026.

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