Zyur Shield vs PubBlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Zyur Shield
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Your network. Your rules. Zyur Shield gives you real-time visibility into what's happening on your connection ā and the tools to take control. Block intrusive trackers. Connect securely to servers worldwide. Set smart rules that respond to your environment automatically. And track your privacy health over time ā all from one beautifully designed app. SHIELD & TRACKER BLOCKING See exactly which trackers and ad networks are trying to follow you across the web. Zyur Shield actively monitors your traffic and lets you block them with a tap. Fewer trackers means less data harvested from you ā and a faster, cleaner browsing experience. GLOBAL SERVER NETWORK Connect to servers across the globe ā United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore, and more. Lightning-fast connections with real-time latency indicators so you always pick the best server for your needs. SMART CONNECT Set it and forget it. Smart Connect automatically secures your connection when you join an open or untrusted Wi-Fi network, and lets you relax on your trusted home network. You define the rules ā Zyur Shield does the rest. INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS Track your privacy health with detailed connection history, data usage stats, and server performance logs. Understand your network at a glance with a clean, intuitive dashboard designed for real insights ā not just numbers. NETWORK DIAGNOSTICS Run integrated speed tests to verify your connection quality. View ping, download, and upload metrics directly from your privacy dashboard. Know your network is performing as expected. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Deep iOS integration lets you control Zyur Shield with your voice. Use Siri Shortcuts to connect, disconnect, or switch servers ā hands-free, in seconds. WHY ZYUR SHIELD? Most privacy apps give you a single button. Zyur Shield gives you a command center. From tracker blocking and smart automation to diagnostics and connection analytics, it's a comprehensive network privacy utility built for users who want real control over their digital security. Download Zyur Shield today and see what's really on your network.
PubBlock
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PubBlock cleans up Safari and your apps: no more banners, no more pop-up ads, no more trackers following you from site to site. Pages load faster, use less data and respect your privacy. HOW IT WORKS ⢠Safari content blocker (free): PubBlock hands Safari a compiled rule list, and Safari blocks ads and trackers before they even load. No injected scripts, nothing read from your pages. ⢠Safari extension for youtube.com (free): it removes the site's video ads, including the ones that play before the video, sponsored Shorts and promoted videos in the feed. ⢠Blocking in all your apps (Pro, iOS 26 or later): PubBlock's own encrypted DNS server gives no address to known advertising and tracking domains, so they never load, whatever the app. You select it once in Settings > General > VPN & Device Management > DNS, and PubBlock checks that it really works. WHAT MAKES PUBBLOCK DIFFERENT ⢠No data collection: no account, no analytics. The Safari blocker runs entirely on your iPhone or iPad, and PubBlock's DNS server keeps no logs. ⢠No subscription: PubBlock Pro is a one-time purchase. ⢠A list built for the French-speaking web: on top of the big global ad networks, PubBlock blocks the French and European ad-tech and tracking tools that generic lists often miss. ⢠Your own rules: allow the websites you choose in Safari, and add your own blocked domains. ⢠An honest status: the home screen says exactly what is protected right now, and why when something is off. ⢠Light and quiet: no complicated settings, everything works in the background. KNOWN LIMITATIONS ⢠Ads served from the same domain as the content cannot be blocked by a domain filter: that is a limit of the technique, not an oversight. Video ads inside the YouTube app therefore remain impossible to block; on youtube.com in Safari, the extension handles them. ⢠While a VPN is connected, iOS sends DNS through the VPN, so blocking in your apps pauses; the Safari blocker keeps working. ⢠Some sites show empty spaces where blocked ads used to be. PUBBLOCK PRO One-time purchase, no subscription: blocking in all your apps (iOS 26 or later) plus your own blocked domains. The Safari blocker and the YouTube extension stay free, forever. Privacy: https://calnexia.com/pubblock/privacy Support: https://calnexia.com/pubblock/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Zyur Shield at every 5 days against PubBlock's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Zyur Shield sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PubBlock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Zyur Shield ships an update every 5 days, PubBlock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zyur Shield | PubBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days ā better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.6 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zyur | CIPRIAN ALEXANDRU FRASINESCU |
In-app purchases
Zyur Shield
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Monthly$3.991 Month
- Annual$29.991 Year
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- Annual$39.991 Year
PubBlock
- PubBlock Pro$2.99









