Comparison

Very Good AdBlock vs Ad

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

Head to head
About

Very Good AdBlock

Features
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Very Good AdBlock blocks ads, trackers, cookie banners, and intrusive pop-ups in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It uses Safari's content-blocking and web-extension APIs to stop requests before they load, helps reduce page clutter and data use, and gives you simple per-site controls. Privacy first: no telemetry, no browsing-history collection, no selling or sharing of data. Settings and blocking statistics remain on your devices. Optional browser-account sync is handled by your browser vendor, not our servers. Features: • Network-level ad and tracker blocking • YouTube and Twitch ad defenses • Pop-up and pop-under protection • Per-site pause, allowlist, and blocklist controls • Optional cookie-banner hiding • Local blocking and savings statistics Install the app, then enable Very Good AdBlock in Settings > Apps > Safari > Extensions on iPhone or iPad, or Safari > Settings > Extensions on Mac.

About

Ad

Features
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Ad-block Browser is a fast, private web browser that stops ads, popups and trackers before they load. Pages open clean and quiet — no banners, no video ads, no cookie walls — and the shield in the address bar counts everything blocked, in real time. KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS: ‣ Powerful Ad Blocking: 139,000+ filter rules from EasyList, EasyPrivacy and uBlock Origin lists — updated automatically — remove ads, popups and video ads across the web. ‣ Tracking Protection: Trackers are cut off before they see you. What you browse stays on your device. ‣ Cookie Banners, Gone: Annoying consent walls are hidden automatically, so you can just read. ‣ Tab Groups: Sort tabs into named, colored groups and drag them into order — like on desktop. ‣ Private Mode: Private tabs save no history, and cookies vanish the moment the tab closes. ‣ iCloud Sync: History, bookmarks and settings stay in sync on every device signed in to your iCloud. ‣ Made for iPad: Desktop-class sites by default, all four orientations, columns and popovers. ‣ Quick Actions Widget: Search the web or jump into a private tab right from your Home Screen. ‣ Your Rules: Trust a site with one tap to turn the shield off just for it — and support the creators you choose. PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST: Blocking runs entirely on your device. Ad-block Browser does not collect, store or share your browsing history — no URL, host or search query ever reaches our servers. Privacy Policy: https://techsmart.bio/zeroadbrowser/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://techsmart.bio/zeroadbrowser/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Very Good AdBlock2 screens
Ad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Very Good AdBlock at none against Ad's 2. Very Good AdBlock also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Ad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Very Good AdBlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Very Good AdBlock versus Ad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVery Good AdBlockAd
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChris BreuerPro App Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

Very Good AdBlock

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Ad

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Very Good AdBlock free?
Very Good AdBlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ad free?
Ad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Very Good AdBlock or Ad have ads?
Neither Very Good AdBlock nor Ad shows ads.

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