# Image Blocking vs uBlacklist for Safari

The clearest difference is rating: Image Blocking at 5.0 against uBlacklist for Safari's 4.1. Image Blocking also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). uBlacklist for Safari's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. uBlacklist for Safari sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Image Blocking asks for nothing beyond the download.

Image Blocking holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uBlacklist for Safari has 49 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Image Blocking's written reviews are positive against 67% of uBlacklist for Safari's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Image Blocking | uBlacklist for Safari |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-blocking/id1042605950/reviews)** | [4.1 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ublacklist-for-safari/id1547912640/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elma Digital ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/308164462) | [红云 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543736501) |

## What reviewers say

### Image Blocking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-blocking/id1042605950)

This utility extension for Safari on iOS allows users to block all images on web pages. This feature significantly speeds up browsing and reduces mobile data consumption, helping users conserve their data quota.

**Highlights:** Block all images in web pages, Faster browsing experience, Reduce mobile data usage, Conserve mobile data quota, Safari extension for iOS

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### uBlacklist for Safari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ublacklist-for-safari/id1547912640)

This extension filters search engine results, helping to improve the quality of your searches. It blocks unwanted websites from appearing in your search results, making your online research more efficient.

**Highlights:** Filters search engine results, Blocks unwanted websites, Improves search result quality, Available on Safari

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donation 3 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cleans search results
- 👍 Blocks unwanted websites
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful for focus
- 👍 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not working anymore
- 🐛 Blocks limited sites
- 🐛 Broken functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent blocking
- 🐛 Sync issues

**Reported bugs**

- Not working on iOS
- Blocking not effective
- Sync function error (400)
- Doesn't block in image tab
- Safari crashes with version 8.8.1

**Requested features**

- Toggle to hide toolbar icon
- Block sponsored results
- Support for Baidu
- Support for Yandex
- iCloud syncing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Image Blocking free?

Image Blocking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is uBlacklist for Safari free?

uBlacklist for Safari is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Image Blocking or uBlacklist for Safari?

Image Blocking is rated higher. Image Blocking averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while uBlacklist for Safari averages 4.1 from 49 ratings.

### Do Image Blocking or uBlacklist for Safari have ads?

Neither Image Blocking nor uBlacklist for Safari shows ads.

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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.*