Comparison

Image Blocking vs Web Filter for Safari

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

Head to head
About

Image Blocking

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
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Image Blocking is an advanced image blocker extension for Safari in IOS 9. With Image Blocking you can block all images in web pages and the images will not be loaded. You will have faster browsing experience. Most important feature of image blocking is, your mobile data usage will decrease and mobile data quota will not come to end easily.

About

Web Filter for Safari

This app provides instant web filtering for Safari, automatically blocking adult content and enforcing SafeSearch. It works even in Private Mode, offering a seamless barrier against explicit material for parental control and digital wellness.

Highlights
  • Automatic adult content blocking
  • Enforces SafeSearch on major search engines
  • Blocks content in Private Mode
  • Custom block and allow lists
  • Passcode protection for settings
  • Filters YouTube restricted content
Features
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Instant web filtering for Safari. Automatically block adult content, enforce strict SafeSearch, and filter unsafe websites—even in Private Mode. Perfect for parental control, digital wellness, and anyone building a healthier browsing environment. Powered by the robust SPIN Safe Browser engine, this advanced Content Blocker extension brings zero-configuration, enterprise-grade internet safety directly to your native Safari browser across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Whether you are looking for a reliable Net Nanny alternative for your children, or a permanent blocker to assist in quitting PMO, managing porn addiction, or supporting your NoFap journey—Web Filter for Safari delivers a seamless, non-circumventable barrier against explicit material. ======================================== THE PRIVATE MODE ADVANTAGE ======================================== Most content blockers completely fail the moment someone opens an Incognito or Private Browsing window. Web Filter for Safari bridges this massive loophole. Our deep Apple architecture integration remains active 100% of the time, ensuring mature websites are blocked even if Private Mode is enabled. ======================================== AUTOMATIC PROTECTION (FREE VERSION) ======================================== * SYSTEM ADULT FILTER: Instantly blocks pornography, nudity, explicit links, and adult material immediately upon installation. * UNIVERSAL SAFESEARCH ENFORCEMENT: Dynamically forces strict SafeSearch filtering on Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, and major search engines. * YOUTUBE RESTRICTED MODE: Automatically filters mature videos, harmful comments, and unsafe channels directly within the Safari YouTube site. * ZERO CONFIGURATION REQUIRED: No complex DNS changes, device profiles, or battery-draining VPNs to configure. Just activate the Safari extension and browse cleanly. ======================================== ADVANCED PRIVACY & CONTROL (PREMIUM) ======================================== Take absolute control of your native Safari workspace with custom domain rules: * CUSTOM BLOCKLIST: Manually input specific distracting websites, social media networks, URL shortcuts, or hidden proxy domains. * CUSTOM ALLOWLIST: Lock down Safari completely so it only opens a select, pre-approved list of safe websites that you trust. * CONTENT CATEGORIES: Filter additional categories beyond the built-in filters that are included in our freemium version. * PASSCODE TAMPER-PROTECTION: Lock your extension settings with a secure passcode pin to prevent unauthorized modifications by tech-savvy kids, or hand the pin to an accountability partner to lock down temptation. ======================================== WHO THIS IS FOR ======================================== * PARENTS: Protect your child's mobile web browsing habits on family devices without installing cumbersome parental control profiles. * DIGITAL WELLNESS & ACCOUNTABILITY: Create an intentional barrier against adult content addictions, eliminate daily temptations, and clear your digital workspace. * STUDENTS & REMOTE PROFESSIONALS: Maintain a productive, distraction-free environment on your Mac or iPad by cutting out explicit domains and time-wasting websites. ======================================== PERFECT SAFARI INTEGRATION ======================================== * Built directly on Apple’s native Safari Content Blocker API to guarantee blazing-fast page load speeds with zero lag. * Privacy-First Design: The content filter executes completely locally on your device. We never track, collect, monitor, or share your personal browsing history. Learn more: spinsafebrowser.com Resources Support Portal: https://community.useboomerang.com/hc/en-us/sections/360000687332-SPIN-Safe-Browser Privacy Policy: https://spinsafebrowser.com/spinprivacypolicy Feedback & Support: safariextension@nationaledtech.com Apple’s Standard License Agreement - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Image Blocking4 screens
Web Filter for Safari4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Image Blocking at none against Web Filter for Safari's 2. Image Blocking also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Web Filter for Safari sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Image Blocking asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Image Blocking against 5.0 for Web Filter for Safari. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Image Blocking has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Image Blocking versus Web Filter for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImage BlockingWeb Filter for Safari
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElma Digital ltdNational Education Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

Image Blocking

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Web Filter for Safari

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Image Blocking

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Web Filter for Safari

Subscriptions2
  • Safari SPIN Extension subscription$1.991 Month
  • Safari SPIN Extension subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Image Blocking free?
Image Blocking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Web Filter for Safari free?
Web Filter for Safari is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Image Blocking or Web Filter for Safari?
Image Blocking and Web Filter for Safari are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Image Blocking or Web Filter for Safari have ads?
Neither Image Blocking nor Web Filter for Safari shows ads.

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