Comparison

NeverCleaner vs AdGuard Home Manager

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

Head to head
About

NeverCleaner

Features
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NeverCleaner is a Safari Content Blocker extension for iOS. It hides recommended content cards, ad zones, and feed sections that frequently appear on the main page of a specific mobile portal site, improving readability for the user. Highlights • Built on Apple's standard Safari Content Blocker API • No JavaScript injection • The extension makes no network requests of its own • No advertising ID, no user tracking, no analytics SDK • No data collection How it works 1. Install and open the App once. 2. iOS Settings → Safari → Extensions → enable NeverCleaner. 3. Visit the target site in Safari — the rules apply automatically. 4. Disabling the extension or removing the App reverts the page instantly. Blocking scope The App hides the recommended content area (feed cards, clip ranking, in-line banner placements) on the main page of the supported mobile portal. Search bar, category navigation, and footer remain fully visible. Privacy The App does not collect, store, or transmit any user data. Safari Content Blocker passes static rules to Safari at the OS level; all blocking happens inside Safari. Support GitHub: https://github.com/hcooch2ch3/never-cleaner

About

AdGuard Home Manager

Manage your AdGuard Home server remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Access dashboards, query logs, filters, and server settings without needing a browser. Offers optional VIP features for enhanced customization and functionality.

Highlights
  • Remote AdGuard Home server management
  • Dashboard and query log access
  • Filter and DNS rewrite management
  • DHCP settings control
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
Features
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AdGuard Home Manager is a native iPhone and iPad client for managing your AdGuard Home server. Manage your server without opening a browser: • Dashboard and real-time statistics • Query log search and filtering • Clients, filters, DNS rewrites, upstreams, and access rules • Safe Browsing, Parental Control, and DHCP • Home and Lock Screen widgets, Live Activities, and Control Center controls • Siri Shortcuts, custom theme colors, and CSV export • Multiple server instances This app is a management client that connects directly to your server. DNS filtering is provided by your own AdGuard Home server. AdGuard Home is a trademark of AdGuard Software Ltd. This is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by AdGuard Software Ltd. Privacy Policy: https://dnshome.ihomei.life/privacy

Screenshots

NeverCleaner3 screens
AdGuard Home Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NeverCleaner at none against AdGuard Home Manager's 4. AdGuard Home Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AdGuard Home Manager sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. NeverCleaner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NeverCleaner ships an update every 2 months, AdGuard Home Manager every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NeverCleaner versus AdGuard Home Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeverCleanerAdGuard Home Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeongmin Yim杰 梅

In-app purchases

None

NeverCleaner

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

AdGuard Home Manager

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • AdGuard Home Manager Lifetime$1.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
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  • Large Tip$6.99

Questions

Is NeverCleaner free?
NeverCleaner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AdGuard Home Manager free?
AdGuard Home Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NeverCleaner or AdGuard Home Manager have ads?
Neither NeverCleaner nor AdGuard Home Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NeverCleaner or AdGuard Home Manager?
NeverCleaner ships an update every 2 months, and AdGuard Home Manager every 8 days. Most recently, NeverCleaner was updated on October 24, 2026 and AdGuard Home Manager on October 25, 2026.

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