Comparison

Speedafari vs Subber

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

Head to head
About

Speedafari

Enhance your browsing experience by blocking unnecessary website elements like ads, trackers, and videos. This app speeds up page loading, conserves battery, and reduces data usage, all accessible directly from your notification center without switching browsers.

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

About

Subber

This app helps you organize and store web bookmarks and text snippets. Save articles, research materials, and important information in customizable folders for easy access, even offline. Sync your content across devices for seamless management.

Highlights
  • Bookmark management
  • Text snippet saving
  • Customizable folders
  • Offline access
  • Cross-device sync
  • Quick search functionality
Features
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Subber is the ultimate app for keeping track of your bookmarks and important text snippets. Whether you're researching for a project, saving articles for later, or just want to remember important information, Subber has you covered. Key Features: - Bookmark Management: Easily save webpages, articles, and online resources with just a tap. Say goodbye to cluttered browser bookmarks! - Text Snippet Saving: Capture important text snippets from websites, documents, or anywhere else on the web. No more copying and pasting into notes! - Organize Your Content: Arrange your bookmarks and text snippets into customizable folders. Keep everything neat and easily accessible. - Search: Quickly find what you need. - Offline Access: No internet? No problem! Access your saved bookmarks and text snippets even when you're offline, perfect for traveling or working in remote locations. - Customizable Settings: Tailor Subber to fit your needs with customizable settings for appearance and more. Pro Features: - Unlock unlimited bookmarks. - Sync Across Devices: Access your saved content from anywhere, whether you're on your phone or tablet. Seamless synchronization ensures you never miss a beat. - Add articles to read offline. Download Subber today and take control of your bookmarks and text snippets like never before! EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://codeone88.github.io/privacy

Screenshots

Speedafari4 screens
Subber4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speedafari at 100% against Subber's 0%. Speedafari also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (74 vs 3). Subber's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Speedafari sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Subber sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speedafari holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedafari has 74 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Speedafari's written reviews are positive against 0% of Subber's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedafari ships an update every 2 months, Subber every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Speedafari versus Subber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedafariSubber
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (74 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings74 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArvid Lunnemarksantiago ortega

Customer experience

Speedafari

All ratings70 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Subber

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Speedafari

One-time6
  • Generous Tip$0.99
  • Doubly Generous Tip$1.99
  • Massively Generous Tip$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Amazing Star Tip$9.99
  • Habit Tip$14.99
  • Awesome Tip$24.99
1 purchases

Subber

One-time1
  • Subber Unlimited$4.99

Questions

Is Speedafari free?
Speedafari is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subber free?
Subber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedafari or Subber?
Speedafari is rated higher. Speedafari averages 4.6 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Subber averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Speedafari or Subber have ads?
Neither Speedafari nor Subber shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speedafari or Subber?
Speedafari ships an update every 2 months, and Subber every 7 months. Most recently, Speedafari was updated on October 24, 2026 and Subber on October 24, 2026.

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