Comparison

Unicorn vs HTTPS Guard

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

Head to head
About

Unicorn

This app enhances web browsing by blocking various types of ads, including video and tracking ads. It significantly reduces data usage, speeds up page loading, and extends battery life. The app also offers features for ad misclick prevention and content cleanup.

Highlights
  • Ad blocking for Safari browser
  • Up to 4x data saving
  • Up to 3x speed improvement
  • Up to 21% battery life increase
  • Ad misclick prevention
  • Content cleanup function
Features
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Did you know that data wastage due to ads can increase by up to 4 times? Unicorn blocks ads to reduce unnecessary data usage by up to 4 times and improves your web browsing speed by more than 3 times. Experience an extended battery life of up to 21% with a lighter web environment. Caution: • After the initial installation, please ensure that you enable both of Unicorn’s extensions by going to iPhone → Settings → Apps → Safari → Extensions and switching both to “On,” then set them to “Allow” on all websites. User Reviews: • “I rarely leave reviews, but I absolutely have to buy this.” - yangxx • “Ever since I experienced an ad-free world, I only use Safari.” - no1xxx • “The database is extensive and the feedback is extremely fast.” - xxpi • “I’ve been using it for 3 months and I’m very satisfied.” - berxxxx Key Features: • Ad blocking effect (for the Safari browser) • Up to 4 times data saving • Up to 3 times speed improvement • Up to 21% increase in battery life (Source: The New York Times) Recommended Users: • Ad misclick prevention: In case you accidentally click on ads. • Blocking unnecessary ads: If you are disturbed by provocative adult ads or an overload of ads. • Child protection: If you don’t want your children to see stimulating ads. • Elderly protection: If you are concerned that older parents might fall for scam (bait) ads. • Data and battery saving: If you are worried about limited data, slow speeds, overheating, or battery drain. • Visual impairment support: For users who access the internet via voice guidance (for the visually impaired or low-vision users). Types of Ads That Can Be Blocked: • Website ads: Ads on domestic and international mobile and desktop sites. • Tracking ads: Ads that track your search information. • Embedded ads: Ads cleverly inserted in the middle of articles. • Popup ads: Ads that appear in a popup format. • Forced redirect ads: Ads that forcibly redirect you from a site. • Unnecessary SNS elements: Social media comments and share buttons. • Cryptocurrency mining scripts: Blocks illegal mining scripts. • Anti-adblock circumvention ads: Ads that bypass ad blockers. • Video ads: 5–15 second video ads (Ads on some sites that are beyond Safari’s content blocking capabilities may be difficult to block) • Screen cleanup: Removes any blank spaces left after ad removal. • Cleaner function: Allows users to directly select and remove content areas on sites where blocking is insufficient. ※ If ads are not completely blocked, please report them using the “Report Ad” feature within the app and we will respond accordingly. Cleaner Function: • Allows deletion of user-specified areas. • Run the cleaner within the app or select Cleaner via Safari’s share button. How to Update the Blocking Database: • Press the update button after launching the app. • Enable automatic updates within the app (background refresh required). Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): • What if ads still remain? Some video sites, Twitter, Facebook, or sites with anti-adblock measures may not have ads blocked. → In this case, using Unicorn Pro will resolve most issues. • Does it block ads in apps or game apps? This app is for the Safari browser only and does not block ads within other apps. • What if ad blocking isn’t working well? If ads are not blocked at all, please refer to the in-app guide to check if the settings are correct. If problems persist, please uninstall and reinstall the app. • What should I do if I see an ad? In case of sudden ad appearance, please check if you can update to the latest blocking rules. • Can ad blocking sometimes fail? Since many sites frequently add or change ads, complete blocking may be difficult. Notice: ※ In cases beyond the technical scope of the extension, some ads (such as on video sites, Twitter, Facebook, or sites with anti-adblock measures) may not disappear. In such cases, using Unicorn Pro will resolve most issues. Customer Support: • Email: support@unicorn-soft.com

About

HTTPS Guard

Bypass internet censorship and access any website without slowdowns. This app offers complete anonymity and protects your personal information. It also features an ad blocker for intrusive advertisements across various formats.

Highlights
  • Bypass site censorship
  • Maintain secure HTTPS connections
  • Protect SNI and HTTP/HTTPS field information
  • Change DNS settings
  • Block intrusive advertisements in Safari
  • Local VPN for faster bypassing
Features
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Bypass site censorship, you can enjoy a free Internet, complete anonymity, and access any site without slowdowns, satisfying your needs quickly and simply. You can access all sites without any obstruction and protect your personal information. Additionally, you can block intrusive advertisements such as banner advertisements, full-page advertisements, reward advertisements, and kidnapping advertisements based on DNS. HTTPS Guard was created by Redev and allows you to bypass censorship without slowing down, protect your personal information, access all sites, and block intrusive ads. Representative functions 1. Maintain a secure connection with encrypted data transmission via HTTPS connection 2. HTTPS SNI field information protection 3. HTTP/HTTPS all field information protection 4. Change DNS (system default, 1.1.1.1, 8.8.8.8, Custom DNS) 5. Protect data transmission packets in all app webs 6. Block advertisements in Safari Bypass censorship without slowdowns? Yes. Common VPN bypass apps are created to target users from all countries and actually place VPN servers in other countries to protect your data. HTTPS Guard is designed to bypass censorship in certain countries, so it processes your data with a local VPN. In other words, unlike an external VPN, a local VPN does not require a long-distance connection to an external server, so there is no slowdown in speed. Can block ads? Yes. Blocks ads based on Safari content blocker. Enjoy 100% strong SNI protection-based HTTP/HTTPS bypass service and ad blocking service at HTTPS Guard!

Screenshots

Unicorn4 screens
HTTPS Guard3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HTTPS Guard at Free against Unicorn's $1.99. HTTPS Guard also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Unicorn's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On 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

HTTPS Guard is free to download; Unicorn costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Unicorn holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 215 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Unicorn's written reviews are positive against 63% of HTTPS Guard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unicorn ships an update monthly, HTTPS Guard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Unicorn versus HTTPS Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnicornHTTPS Guard
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1K ratings) — better4.5 (215 ratings)
Positive reviews71.8% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better215
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOH NAM KWONRedev Inc.

Customer experience

Unicorn

All ratings1,036 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative22.7%

HTTPS Guard

All ratings215 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

None

Unicorn

No in-app purchases

None

HTTPS Guard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unicorn free?
Unicorn costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTTPS Guard free?
HTTPS Guard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Unicorn or HTTPS Guard?
Unicorn is rated higher. Unicorn averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while HTTPS Guard averages 4.5 from 215 ratings.
Do Unicorn or HTTPS Guard have ads?
HTTPS Guard shows ads; Unicorn does not.
Which is updated more often, Unicorn or HTTPS Guard?
Unicorn ships an update monthly, and HTTPS Guard every 2 weeks. Most recently, Unicorn was updated on October 18, 2026 and HTTPS Guard on October 14, 2026.

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