Comparison

ShieldBlock vs AdBlocker

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

Head to head
About

ShieldBlock

Features
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Browse faster and safer with ShieldBlockβ€”the powerful content blocker for Safari that stops annoying ads, trackers, and malicious scripts right on your device. ShieldBlock works directly within Safari to enhance your browsing experience without collecting any personal data. Say goodbye to pop-ups, video ads, and slow-loading pages. KEY FEATURES: β€’ Advanced Ad Blocking: Removes banners, pop-ups, and video ads. β€’ Privacy Protection: Blocks invisible trackers and analytics scripts that follow you across the web. β€’ Faster Browsing: Pages load up to 4x faster by blocking heavy ad content. β€’ Custom Controls: Whitelist your favorite sites directly from Safari. β€’ Battery Saving: Less data to download means less battery and data usage. PREMIUM FEATURES: Upgrade to ShieldBlock Premium for even more control: β€’ Unlocks advanced regional and social media filters. β€’ Daily updates to blocking rules. β€’ Unlimited whitelist entries. β€’ Priority support. We respect your privacy. All blocking happens locally on your device using Apple's Content Blocker API. We never see, track, or collect your browsing history. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

AdBlocker

Features
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AdBlocker β€” block ads in Safari AdBlocker helps make browsing in Safari cleaner, faster, and more comfortable. Why AdBlocker: 1. Ad blocking in Safari Hide intrusive banners, pop-ups, and advertising elements on websites. 2. More comfortable browsing Pages look cleaner, and the content you need becomes easier to see without extra visual noise. 3. Fewer distractions AdBlocker helps you focus on reading, searching for information, and everyday browser use. 4. Simple setup Enable the Safari extension and use ad blocking without complicated configuration. 5. Privacy The app is built for Safari Content Blocking and does not require complex registration to work. AdBlocker works as a Safari extension. For correct operation, you need to enable the content blocker in Safari settings. Privacy Policy: https://mere-data.pro/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://mere-data.pro/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

ShieldBlock4 screens
AdBlocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ShieldBlock at none against AdBlocker's shown. 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ShieldBlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and AdBlocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ShieldBlock versus AdBlocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShieldBlockAdBlocker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB120 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZAINAB KICHOU AMANADMere Data Ji Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ShieldBlock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Annual Access$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$12.99
3 purchases

AdBlocker

Subscriptions3
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$29.993 Months

Questions

Is ShieldBlock free?
ShieldBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AdBlocker free?
AdBlocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShieldBlock or AdBlocker have ads?
AdBlocker shows ads; ShieldBlock does not.

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