AdBlock Max vs MBOX Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AdBlock Max
Enhance your Safari browsing experience by blocking ads, pop-ups, and trackers. Enjoy faster page loading, reduced data usage, and improved battery life. Offers AI-powered protection against phishing and malicious sites, with options for customization and privacy.
- Blocks ads, pop-ups, and trackers
- Up to 4x faster page loading
- Reduces data usage by up to 60%
- AI Smart Blocking for new ad elements
- AI Threat Detection for phishing sites
- Customizable blocking and allowlisting
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
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AdBlock Max is a Safari ad blocker built around two core features: blocking ads across the web and blocking YouTube ads on youtube.com in Safari. It also reduces pop-ups, trackers, cookie prompts, and other page clutter, so browsing feels cleaner and more private. BLOCK ADS IN SAFARI • Block banner ads, pop-ups, overlays, and other intrusive advertising. • Filter unwanted page elements before they interrupt your browsing. • Pause blocking anytime or allow websites you trust. BLOCK YOUTUBE ADS IN SAFARI • Block ads when watching YouTube on youtube.com in Safari. • Reduce interruptions while watching videos on iPhone or iPad. • YouTube support applies to the website in Safari, not the official YouTube app. • YouTube ad blocking requires Premium. PRIVACY & TRACKER PROTECTION • Block known trackers and unwanted tracking requests. • Hide cookie prompts and other common web annoyances. • AdBlock Max does not collect your browsing history. • Blocking is handled on your device using Safari technologies. MORE PROTECTION & CONTROL • AI Smart Blocking helps detect ad elements that standard filters may miss. • AI Threat Detection adds protection against suspicious pages. • One-Tap Page Cleanup removes distracting page elements. • Block adult websites and customize additional filter controls. • Disable images or scripts when you want more control over a page. PREMIUM & LIMITATIONS • Advanced protection features, including YouTube ad blocking, require Premium. • Because websites and Safari can change, some ads may occasionally still appear. Privacy Policy: https://adblockmax.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://adblockmax.app/terms
MBOX Reader
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MBOX Reader helps you open and browse mailbox archives without importing them back into an email account. Use it for Gmail Takeout exports, old mailbox backups, saved work archives, or any local .mbox file you need to inspect. Features: - Open local MBOX mailbox files - Browse folders and labels from mailbox exports - Search by sender, subject, recipients, and message body - Read plain text and HTML emails - View message metadata and headers - Detect and save MIME attachments - Share or export readable message copies - Works locally with your archive files MBOX Reader is built for people who need a focused way to inspect email archives: researchers, consultants, support teams, legal and admin workflows, or anyone cleaning up old mailbox exports. No email account setup is required. Open an MBOX file and start reading. Privacy Policy: https://yevgenii.dev/projects/mbox-reader/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
AdBlock Max and MBOX Reader are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. AdBlock Max sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MBOX Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | AdBlock Max | MBOX Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NOVAGAME TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | Yevgenii Kryzhanivskyi |
In-app purchases
AdBlock Max
- Monthly Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$11.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$39.99
MBOX Reader
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$24.99









