Comparison

Peer Chat vs 1Blocker

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

Head to head
About

Peer Chat

Connect with friends nearby using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for group chats without a data plan. All messages are encrypted and no user data is logged, ensuring private and secure communication.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Group messaging up to 8 friends
  • No data plan required
  • Encrypted data transmission
  • No data logging
Features
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A group messaging app that uses bluetooth or wifi connections to allow you to chat with up to 8 of your friends nearby without needing a data plan. All data transmission is encrypted and no data is logged.

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

Peer Chat1 screens
1Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 1Blocker at 4.5 against Peer Chat's 3.8. 1Blocker also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 9). Peer Chat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

Both are free to download. 1Blocker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Peer Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

1Blocker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1Blocker has 13K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Peer Chat's written reviews are positive against 64% of 1Blocker's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Peer Chat versus 1Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeer Chat1Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (9 ratings)4.5 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews64.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings913K — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZachary Gemmell1Blocker LLC

Customer experience

Peer Chat

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

1Blocker

All ratings12,923 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews1,739 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative29.3%

Bugs and requests

Peer Chat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Peer Chat

No in-app purchases

9 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-time3
  • 1Blocker Lifetime$39.99
  • Legacy Users$39.99
  • Promo Offer (Sale Ended)$39.99

Questions

Is Peer Chat free?
Peer Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 1Blocker free?
1Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Peer Chat or 1Blocker?
1Blocker is rated higher. Peer Chat averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while 1Blocker averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.
Do Peer Chat or 1Blocker have ads?
Neither Peer Chat nor 1Blocker shows ads.

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