Comparison

Block Ads vs Framelo

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

Head to head
About

Block Ads

This app provides system-wide DNS protection to enhance privacy, reduce unwanted connections, and improve browsing across all applications and browsers. It utilizes advanced DNS filtering with a local VPN tunnel, processing all queries on-device without sending data externally.

Highlights
  • System-wide DNS protection
  • 873,000+ filtered domains
  • Encrypted DNS options
  • Zero-log privacy
  • One-tap activation
  • Custom filter lists
  • Real-time statistics
Features
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AdGuardian! is a DNS-based ad and tracker blocker for iPhone and iPad. It uses Apple's local packet tunnel to filter unwanted domain requests across browsers and supported apps—without routing your web traffic through a remote proxy. WHY ADGUARDIAN! • Device-wide DNS filtering, not just a browser extension • Built-in domain rules for ads and common trackers • Import custom blocklists for more control • Allowlist trusted domains when a site or app needs access • View daily and lifetime blocking statistics • Reload protection after changing your lists • Direct network path with no remote proxy routing HOW IT WORKS When protection is enabled, iOS creates a local VPN profile for the packet tunnel. The tunnel handles DNS filtering on your device and blocks matching domains before they connect. The VPN label in iOS refers to this local filtering mechanism; AdGuardian! is not a remote-location VPN service. Designed for a simple routine: turn protection on, use your device normally, and fine-tune lists only when you need to. Requires iOS 16 or later. Availability and filtering results can vary by app, website, and domain rules. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Framelo

Features
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Your favorite photo might still be inside a video. Framelo helps you find it — and the moments around it. Turn travel clips, family videos, pet antics and performances into photos you can keep, edit and share. FIND THE RIGHT MOMENT Scrub through your video or move one frame at a time. Pinch to enlarge the preview across the screen, pan to inspect details, and double-tap to restore the view. COLLECT YOUR FAVORITES Collect frames as you browse, or extract a sequence from a selected time range. Review your selection and save multiple photos together. Export frames at the source video's resolution. MAKE EACH PHOTO YOURS Crop, change the aspect ratio and adjust the look. Add arrows, numbered markers, text or privacy masks to explain an idea or prepare a clear visual guide. A dedicated edit tool lets you adjust existing annotations without interrupting new ones. TELL A STORY IN A COLLAGE Arrange your chosen photos in a single image. Adjust the layout, spacing, background and image placement for a composition that feels like yours. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Return to recent video projects and continue your selection. Open videos from Photos or Files and work without creating an account. Videos stored in iCloud may need to download before you can use them. From a fleeting expression to a sequence worth sharing: find the photos in your videos with Framelo. FREE & FRAMELO PRO Hand-pick frames and save video-frame photos at up to 1024 pixels on each side for free. Single-photo editing and basic collage remain available. Framelo Pro is an optional one-time purchase for full-resolution video-frame saves, edited photo sets, photo book PDFs, numbered step-story images and reusable group styles. Three successful full-resolution or artwork export trials are included per installation; a complete batch counts once. Previewing, failed exports and cancellations do not consume trials. You can view the purchase and restore options immediately from Home > Pro or Settings > Framelo Pro.

Screenshots

Block Ads4 screens
Framelo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Block Ads at every 4 days against Framelo's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Block Ads sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Framelo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Ads ships an update every 4 days, Framelo every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Block Ads versus Framelo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock AdsFramelo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPDF SCANNER LLCWeiRong Yu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Block Ads

Subscriptions1
  • DONATE ME!14 Days trial$4.991 Month
1 purchases

Framelo

One-time1
  • Framelo Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Block Ads free?
Block Ads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Framelo free?
Framelo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Block Ads or Framelo have ads?
Neither Block Ads nor Framelo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Ads or Framelo?
Block Ads ships an update every 4 days, and Framelo every 3 months. Most recently, Block Ads was updated on October 31, 2026 and Framelo on October 31, 2026.

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