# AdZero vs Backtick

The clearest difference is price: Backtick at Free against AdZero's $1.99. Backtick also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). AdZero's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Backtick is free to download; AdZero costs $1.99 up front. Backtick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AdZero asks for nothing beyond the download.

AdZero ships an update every 6 days, Backtick weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AdZero | Backtick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtick-terminal-widgets/id6802400384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 122 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SANGSANGLYEOG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775833421) | [Elvis Mederos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895300240) |

## What reviewers say

### AdZero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adzero-clean-ad-free-web/id6791538991)

This app blocks Safari ads, popups, and trackers on your iPhone and iPad. It helps reduce distractions and unnecessary data usage by preventing ad resources from loading. Enjoy a cleaner browsing experience with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Safari ad blocking, Tracker and analytics blocking, Customizable blocking rules, Element picker for hiding unwanted content, Optional encrypted DNS, Per-site exceptions

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backtick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtick-terminal-widgets/id6802400384)

Transform your home and lock screens into a functional terminal. Display real-time data like calendar events, weather, and system status, or integrate with your GitHub and focus sessions. Customize with various themes and interactive widgets.

**Highlights:** Functional terminal display, Live data integration (calendar, weather, GitHub), Full-page and console widgets, Interactive widgets with tap actions, Customizable themes, Lock screen and StandBy support, Shortcuts and Siri integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AdZero free?

AdZero costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backtick free?

Backtick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do AdZero or Backtick have ads?

Neither AdZero nor Backtick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AdZero or Backtick?

AdZero ships an update every 6 days, and Backtick weekly. Most recently, AdZero was updated on October 5, 2026 and Backtick on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*