Comparison

AdBlock vs 1Blocker

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

Head to head
About

AdBlock

Block unwanted ads, pop-ups, and video advertisements on your iOS device. Enhance privacy, reduce data usage, and improve device performance. Enjoy a cleaner, faster browsing experience without subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Blocks 99% of ads
  • Local DNS proxy service
  • Customizable DNS rules
  • Safari Content Blocker
  • Privacy protection from trackers
  • iCloud rule synchronization
  • Works on Wi-Fi and cellular
Features
Currently charting
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The original AdBlock - the first and last ad-blocker you'll ever need. A one time purchase - no subscriptions needed. We've been blocking ads on iPhones and iPads since 2012 - we know our game! :) AdBlock allows you to block ads on your iOS device. Get rid of 99% of annoying popups, banners and video ads. Protect your privacy, limit bandwidth use, speed up your device, save battery and drastically improve your day-to-day iOS experience. The most important advantages of AdBlock are: • AdBlock comes with a local DNS proxy service built-in. Use it to see which domains you're device is contacting. Create your own rules and assign any IP to any domain, right on your device. You can (and should!) bootstrap this feature with rules found online. • AdBlock has enhanced DNS proxy rules export and import function. Share DNS proxy rules with other users, easily import rules found on the Internet. • AdBlock comes with a Safari Content Blocker to block ads on websites in Safari. • AdBlock allows you to create your own list of domains and synchronize your rules between all your devices using iCloud. • AdBlock allows you to protect your privacy by blocking mobile trackers. Prevent Internet trackers from recording your online activity and selling your private data. • AdBlock does not send your Internet traffic through any remote server. All of your connections stay direct, fast and secure. Ads are blocked right on your device! • Setting up AdBlock is simple! Just download the app, and follow the tutorial to set everything up. When in doubt - contact our support! • AdBlock automatically updates to the latest version of the filters on every app run. We keep the ad servers database up-to-date for you. • AdBlock works with Wi-Fi and cellular networks. You don't need to set it up separately for every network you use. • AdBlock comes with a handy widget to quickly change the DNS proxy status when needed. Looking for support? Contact our dedicated support line directly from the app - we'll help you out with the proper setup and answer all the questions you might have.

About

1Blocker

Enhance your browsing experience by blocking intrusive ads, trackers, and unwanted website elements. This app offers a fast, secure, and private way to enjoy websites without distractions, improving load times and protecting your online privacy.

Highlights
  • Block ads and trackers
  • Improve website load times
  • Secure and private browsing
  • Customizable blocking rules
  • Whitelist websites
  • Syncs across devices via iCloud
Features
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1Blocker lets you block obtrusive ads, sneaky trackers, and annoying elements on sites. With 1Blocker, you’re safe online and nothing will distract you from enjoying sites. 1Blocker is very easy to use — just flip a couple of switches to start blocking ads and trackers. The app will automatically receive cloud updates to the built-in filters silently, so you don’t need to do anything. It’s as simple as setting and forgetting. 1Blocker is a fully native app designed to extend Safari naturally. It’s lightweight and doesn’t drain your battery by taking up your device’s resources. The blocking itself is super fast because Safari does it itself. We only provide filters to Safari and don’t modify webpages in any way. This vastly improves efficiency because Safari knows in advance what should be blocked. So, with 1Blocker, sites load on average 2-5x faster. It’s important to note that not all ads can be blocked though. Some sites use techniques that make it impossible for us to block their ads using currently available features for Safari content blockers. SECURE BY DESIGN 1Blocker is secure and private. It doesn’t have access to webpages and doesn’t track you in any way. We believe that privacy is not for sale. That's why we don't have an "Acceptable Ads" program. We stay independent, and the only way we make money is through direct sales of 1Blocker in the App Store to you. ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION 1Blocker is a highly customizable content blocker, providing the possibility to create powerful custom rules. It allows you to create custom rules that block any URL by providing a regular expression or hide any element by CSS. It also lets you block cookies. (Available in Premium) AVAILABLE ON ALL DEVICES 1Blocker is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Your preferences and custom rules are always in sync through iCloud no matter which device you're using. FEATURED IN THE PRESS 1Blocker has been featured in TechCrunch, Lifehacker, MacStories, Macworld, and many more. FEATURES AVAILABLE FOR FREE • The ability to enable one category (for example, Block Ads only) • Whitelisting sites right from the Safari extension • Whitelist synchronization between devices via iCloud FRIENDLY SUPPORT Send your feedback at @1BlockerApp on Twitter or via email. Your feedback is always very welcome and considered for the next release. We have been making 1Blocker since 2015. We believe it’s the best all-around package currently available in the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://1blocker.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://1blocker.com/terms

Screenshots

AdBlock4 screens
1Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 1Blocker at Free against AdBlock's $1.99. 1Blocker also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 44%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). AdBlock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and chart position (#44 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

1Blocker is free to download; AdBlock costs $1.99 up front. 1Blocker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AdBlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

1Blocker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34K and 13K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of AdBlock's written reviews are positive against 64% of 1Blocker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AdBlock ships an update every 4 weeks, 1Blocker every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
AdBlock versus 1Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdBlock1Blocker
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (34K ratings)4.5 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews64.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34K — better13K
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#44 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdBlock Labs1Blocker LLC

Customer experience

AdBlock

All ratings33,969 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews1,544 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral8.6%
Negative47.4%

1Blocker

All ratings12,954 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews1,739 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative29.3%

User reviews

AdBlock

From 34K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great when enabled
  • 🔒 Robust ad blocking capabilities
  • 👍 Customizable blocking rules
  • 🚀 Blocks ads across apps and websites
  • 👍 Affordable one-time purchase

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequently disables itself
  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 👎 Inconsistent performance
  • 🔒 Difficult to configure for some users
  • 👎 Fails to block ads in certain apps

1Blocker

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic ad and tracker blocker
  • 🚀 Significantly improves privacy and performance
  • 🔒 Excellent security and privacy features
  • 👍 Highly configurable and customizable
  • 👍 Seamless integration with Safari

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with website compatibility
  • 🔋 High battery consumption when using the firewall feature
  • 💰 Subscription model may be expensive for some users
  • 🔍 Confusing or hidden settings/features

Bugs and requests

AdBlock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Disconnects from VPN randomly
  • Syncing issues with iCloud
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic updates to block new ad domains
  • Whitelist option to allow ads on certain sites
  • Improved battery optimization
  • Easier setup and configuration

1Blocker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Firewall feature not working with cellular connection
  • Whitelist settings not syncing properly across devices
  • Crashes or performance issues after recent updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to selectively enable/disable blocking for specific websites or features
  • Improved user interface and easier navigation
  • Support for blocking ads in more apps beyond just Safari

In-app purchases

None

AdBlock

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

1Blocker

Subscriptions6
  • Legacy Users$2.991 Month
  • Promo Offer (Sale Ended)$2.991 Month
  • 1Blocker Monthly$2.991 Month
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  • Promo Offer (Sale Ended)$14.991 Year
  • 1Blocker Yearly14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Legacy Users14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1Blocker Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is AdBlock free?
AdBlock costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 1Blocker free?
1Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AdBlock or 1Blocker?
1Blocker is rated higher. AdBlock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while 1Blocker averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.
Do AdBlock or 1Blocker have ads?
Neither AdBlock nor 1Blocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AdBlock or 1Blocker?
AdBlock ships an update every 4 weeks, and 1Blocker every 2 weeks. Most recently, AdBlock was updated on October 31, 2026 and 1Blocker on October 31, 2026.

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