Autarky vs HTTPS for Safari
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Autarky
This utility blocks third-party JavaScript in Safari, making browsing faster and reducing data consumption. It helps prevent online tracking and can lower mobile carrier bills. Users can temporarily disable it for specific websites.
- Blocks third-party JavaScript in Safari
- Improves browsing speed
- Reduces data usage
- Blocks many ads
- Helps prevent online tracking
- Temporarily disable for specific sites
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Autarky is a content blocker that blocks all third-party JavaScript in Safari, it's super effective. Browsing will feel faster, consume less data, many ads will be blocked and advertising companies will have a hard time tracking your behaviour online. Are you on a small data bundel? Traveling abroad? Autarky helps you keep your carrier bill low. To enable Autarky open the Settings app > tap Safari > tap Content blockers. Be aware that certain websites might lose functionality or might not load at all, you can temporarily disable Autarky by pressing the 'puzzle piece' icon in Safari's address bar.
HTTPS for Safari
Automatically switches insecure web pages to secure HTTPS connections, protecting your online privacy. You can also choose to block all HTTP connections for enhanced security.
- Automatic HTTPS upgrades
- Block insecure HTTP connections
- Seamless integration
- Enhanced online privacy
- Effortless security
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Make your web browsing experience safer and more secure with HTTPS for Safari – the must-have extension for your favorite browser. Say goodbye to unsecured connections and protect your online privacy effortlessly. Automatic Security: With HTTPS for Safari, you'll never have to worry about unsecured "HTTP" pages again. Our extension works silently in the background, automatically switching insecure pages to the secure "HTTPS" alternative whenever possible. Your data stays protected, and your browsing experience remains smooth. Block Insecure Connections: For the ultimate security, enable the option to block all insecure "HTTP" connections. When this feature is active, any "HTTP" URL is instantly blocked, preventing access to potentially unsafe websites. Your online safety is our top priority. Seamless Browsing: HTTPS for Safari integrates seamlessly into your browsing experience. You won't even notice it's there until it's keeping you safe from unsecured websites. It's a simple, yet powerful, way to fortify your online activities. Upgrade your Safari browser with HTTPS for Safari today and enjoy a more secure online world. Protect your data, block insecure connections, and browse with confidence. Download now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Autarky at 4.1 against HTTPS for Safari's 3.5. Autarky also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 50%) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). HTTPS for Safari's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 12 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Autarky costs $0.99 and HTTPS for Safari $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Autarky holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Autarky has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Autarky's written reviews are positive against 50% of HTTPS for Safari's.
Autarky ships an update every 12 months, HTTPS for Safari every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Autarky | HTTPS for Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (18 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonatan van der Horst | 磊 汪 |
Customer experience
Autarky
HTTPS for Safari
In-app purchases
Autarky
No in-app purchases
HTTPS for Safari
No in-app purchases
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