# Speedafari — Speed Up Safari

> Browser extension to speed up Safari by blocking website elements. (iPhone/iPad app by Arvid Lunnemark.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedafari/id1030762703 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arvid Lunnemark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381112385)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 4.63/5 from 70 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-10-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedafari/id1030762703/reviews.md

## What is Speedafari?

On a slow connection? Speed up Safari with Speedafari!

"Kinda crazy, but it works." - Federico Viticci, Macstories.net

Speedafari blocks unnecessary parts of websites from loading. By removing part of the experience (ads, tracking scripts, external fonts, videos, etc.), you save time, battery, and data.

Speedafari is always just a swipe away, in the notification center. Just tap once, and — boom — Safari speeds up. No need to switch browser.

Easily switch between three different aggressiveness levels — low, medium, and high. The higher the aggressiveness, the more will be blocked, and the faster the page will load. Note that some website functions may not work at all with the medium and high levels.

Whitelist the sites you love to support them, by letting them show you ads.

Use the Speedafari URL scheme to toggle speedup and change the aggressiveness, from inside other apps. For example, you can make Speedafari semi-automatically trigger upon leaving home, by using it in combination with the Launch Center Pro app.

Out in the woods? With Speedafari, you don't need to worry about slow internet anymore!

"Speedafari is a blocker that strips away everything it can so you can still load pages even when your connection is crap." - Thorin Klosowski, Lifehacker.com

Oh, and don't worry about privacy! Speedafari has no access at all as to what web pages you visit.

Note that all features are included in the download price, and that in-app purchases are not required to unlock anything. The in-app purchases simply provide a means to voluntarily support the development of Speedafari.

What our users say:

– "You didn't know that you needed this nifty little app until you used it; then, you wondered how you could have gone this long without it! Flawless so far."
– "On its highest level of blocking it eliminates *all* graphics, which is terrific if you have limited bandwidth or just want to get to a site's text. [...] Very useful, unique features make this a must-have for me. Recommended."
– "The ability to quickly turn it on and off and change the aggressiveness through the notification menu is a win win."
– "It works beautifully."
– "One of the best app purchases made"
– "Get it. Quickly."

Developed and designed by Arvid Lunnemark.

## Key features

- Blocks ads, trackers, and videos
- Speeds up page loading
- Conserves battery and data
- Notification center access
- Adjustable aggressiveness levels
- Website whitelisting
- URL scheme integration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Doubly Generous Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Massively Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Star Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Habit Tip | $14.99 | one-time |
| Awesome Tip | $24.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 30)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedafari/id1030762703/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Still works like a charm in 2024

*2024-11-25, version 3.0*

Hope you come around to updating the block lists soon

### 5/5 — Works perfectly

*2022-12-12, version 3.0*

I’ve been using Speedafari for many years now and it has worked as advertised.

### 5/5 — Works Excellent on iOS16

*2022-11-27, version 3.0*

Does exactly what it supposed to with the ‘High’ aggression feature. All websites show HTML and load very fast. I am using iOS16.

Additionally, if you don’t want to see the first few images in Google Search, you can disable ‘JavaScript’ in your iPhone Settings > Safari > Advanced.

### 5/5 — Impressive

*2022-01-27, version 3.0*

Well i love this app but sometime the app work slowly so need some updates to fixed the problem with iOS 15 its been 3 years we never see any updates

### 5/5 — Impressive

*2019-10-08, version 3.0*

I have downloaded dozens of similar apps, but deleted all but a few due to poor performance. Among the few that survived, this is still the best. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

### 5/5 — nice

*2018-08-23, version 2.0*

How can we update the filters?

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2018-02-08, version 2.0*

Great software! The world is finally quiet!

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2017-05-15, version 2.0*

It always works!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2017-03-31, version 2.0*

The app is great and helps boosting the browser. 

iOS 10.3 has been released, then any update for 10.3 ?

### 5/5 — Good

*2016-11-15, version 2.0*

Cool

## Frequently asked questions about Speedafari

### What does Speedafari do?

Speedafari enhances your Safari browsing experience by blocking unnecessary elements on websites. This includes ads, tracking scripts, external fonts, and videos, which can significantly slow down page loading times and consume extra data.

### How does Speedafari work?

It operates by stripping away non-essential parts of websites, allowing pages to load faster. You can access its features directly from the notification center with a single tap, without needing to switch to a different browser.

### What are the different aggressiveness levels?

Speedafari offers three aggressiveness levels: low, medium, and high. Higher levels block more content for faster loading but may affect some website functionalities. You can also whitelist specific sites to ensure they load fully and support them.

### Is Speedafari free to use?

The app is a paid download, with all features included in the initial purchase price. While there are options for voluntary in-app purchases to support development, they are not required to unlock any functionality.

### Can Speedafari be used on slow internet connections?

Yes, Speedafari is particularly useful on slow internet connections. By blocking extraneous website content, it helps pages load much faster, making browsing more manageable even in areas with poor connectivity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2019-03-27

- All-new design!
- Updated blocker lists!
- Ability to control Speedafari from the app as well as from the widget!

### 2.0 — 2016-09-11

Speedafari version 2.0! This is a major update:

- New design. The widget is updated to iOS 10, and you can now change aggressiveness with only one tap.
- The low aggressiveness is updated. Now a lot faster than before, while still not breaking any websites.
- Whitelist a site without leaving Safari! Just two taps: open the share sheet, and tap "Whitelist in Safari".
- URL scheme. Turn on and off speedup, and change aggressiveness, from inside other apps.
- Overall refinements and optimizations.

Thanks for using Speedafari! If you happen to enjoy saving time by speeding up websites, I'd be thrilled if you reviewed Speedafari here on the App Store. :)

Have a nice day!
Arvid Lunnemark

### 1.1.2 — 2016-03-31

Minor improvements.

### 1.1.1 — 2015-11-25

- Critical bug fix. Speedafari now works as it should.

Thanks for using Speedafari!

### 1.1 — 2015-11-08

- You can now whitelist sites that don't work properly with the low and medium aggressiveness levels, or sites that you feel bad blocking ads on. For now, you can only add a whitelisted site in the app.
- Refined design of the app.
- Some under-the-hood improvements.

Thanks for using Speedafari! The next update will include a Safari Action Extension, with which you'll be able to whitelist a site with just two taps, right in Safari.

Have a nice day!

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