# AdBlock vs Wipr 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wipr 2 at 80% against AdBlock's 44%. Wipr 2 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). AdBlock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (34K vs 1.3K). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

AdBlock costs $1.99 and Wipr 2 $4.99 up front. Wipr 2 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. AdBlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wipr 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AdBlock has 34K ratings behind it against 1.3K, 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 80% of Wipr 2's.

AdBlock ships an update every 4 weeks, Wipr 2 weekly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AdBlock | Wipr 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblock/id691121579/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wipr-2/id1662217862/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #32 | **#4** |
| Size | 25 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AdBlock Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709481333) | [Kaylee Calderolla](https://appshunter.io/developer/379876189) |

## What reviewers say

### AdBlock

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

**Currently charting:** #32 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


### Wipr 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wipr-2/id1662217862)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Utilities, #21 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app enhances your web browsing experience by blocking ads, trackers, and intrusive pop-ups across websites in Safari. Enjoy faster loading times, improved battery life, and reduced data usage. It offers automatic blocklist updates and supports multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Blocks ads and pop-ups, Stops website trackers, Cleans up cookie warnings, Improves loading speed, Conserves battery life, Reduces data usage, Automatic blocklist updates

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Recurring Tip | $1.99 | per month |
| Filtr | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly Recurring Tip | $9.99 | per year |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Filtr | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blocks ads effectively
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Doesn't slow down Safari
- 💡 Frequent updates
- 👍 Responsive developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with YouTube ads
- 🐛 Incompatibility with some websites
- 🐛 Occasional blank spaces where ads used to be

**Reported bugs**

- Wipr Extra component not always working as expected
- Occasional high CPU usage when app is left open

**Requested features**

- Option to disable on specific websites
- Ability to customize blocking rules


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AdBlock free?

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

### Is Wipr 2 free?

Wipr 2 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AdBlock or Wipr 2?

Wipr 2 is rated higher. AdBlock averages 4.3 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Wipr 2 averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do AdBlock or Wipr 2 have ads?

Neither AdBlock nor Wipr 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AdBlock or Wipr 2?

AdBlock ships an update every 4 weeks, and Wipr 2 weekly. Most recently, AdBlock was updated on October 19, 2026 and Wipr 2 on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, AdBlock or Wipr 2?

AdBlock currently peaks at #32 in the App Store charts, and Wipr 2 at #4. 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.*