# AdBlock vs Banish

The clearest difference is rating: AdBlock at 4.3 against Banish's 3.7. AdBlock also leads on ratings volume (34K vs 262) and chart position (#31 vs #123). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

AdBlock costs $1.99 and Banish $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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AdBlock has 34K ratings behind it against 262, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of AdBlock's written reviews are positive against 39% of Banish's.

AdBlock ships an update every 4 weeks, Banish every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AdBlock | Banish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblock/id691121579/reviews)** | [3.7 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banish-block-open-in-app/id1632848430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 262 |
| Positive reviews | **43.9% of reviews** | 39.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | #123 |
| Size | 25 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AdBlock Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709481333) | [Big Pineapple LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632848432) |

## What reviewers say

### AdBlock

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

**Currently charting:** #31 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


### Banish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banish-block-open-in-app/id1632848430)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This Safari extension blocks intrusive "Open in App" popups and other website annoyances on your iPhone and iPad. Enjoy a cleaner browsing experience without unwanted interruptions or dark patterns.

**Highlights:** Blocks 'Open in App' popups, Removes website dark patterns, One-time purchase, Private and data-free, Simple to enable, Fast and efficient

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Blocks annoying popups
- 💡 Useful for blocking 'open in app' prompts
- 👍 Simple and effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work on certain websites
- 🐛 Breaks functionality on some sites
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Doesn't block all 'open in app' banners

**Reported bugs**

- Breaks Twitter functionality
- Causes issues with Reddit and other sites
- Doesn't work on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn

**Requested features**

- More granular control/whitelisting
- Statistics/logging feature
- Improved compatibility with more websites


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AdBlock free?

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

### Is Banish free?

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

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

AdBlock is rated higher. AdBlock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Banish averages 3.7 from 262 ratings.

### Do AdBlock or Banish have ads?

Neither AdBlock nor Banish shows ads.

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

AdBlock ships an update every 4 weeks, and Banish every 3 weeks. Most recently, AdBlock was updated on October 21, 2026 and Banish on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, AdBlock or Banish?

AdBlock currently peaks at #31 in the App Store charts, and Banish at #123. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*