# AdBlock vs µBrowser

The clearest difference is ratings volume: AdBlock at 34K against µBrowser's 104. AdBlock also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and chart position (#36 vs unranked). µBrowser's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 44%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

AdBlock costs $1.99 and µBrowser $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

AdBlock holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AdBlock has 34K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of AdBlock's written reviews are positive against 57% of µBrowser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AdBlock ships an update every 4 weeks, µBrowser every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AdBlock | µBrowser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblock/id691121579/reviews)** | [4.0 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-watch-web-browser/id1590622755/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 104 |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **57.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AdBlock Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709481333) | [Arno Appenzeller](https://appshunter.io/developer/515339331) |

## What reviewers say

### AdBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblock/id691121579)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### µBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-watch-web-browser/id1590622755)

A micro browser designed for your Apple Watch, offering a quick way to access basic web browsing when other devices aren't available. It allows you to open URLs, search the web, and manage your browsing history and favorites.

**Highlights:** Open any URL, Web search with DuckDuckGo, View and save visited pages, Manage bookmarks via iOS app, Watch face complications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AdBlock free?

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

### Is µBrowser free?

µBrowser costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AdBlock or µBrowser?

AdBlock is rated higher. AdBlock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while µBrowser averages 4.0 from 104 ratings.

### Do AdBlock or µBrowser have ads?

Neither AdBlock nor µBrowser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AdBlock or µBrowser?

AdBlock ships an update every 4 weeks, and µBrowser every 3 weeks. Most recently, AdBlock was updated on October 19, 2026 and µBrowser on October 19, 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.*