Comparison

Liberate vs Webvisor

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

Head to head
About

Liberate

This app helps users reduce web distractions by blocking access to specified websites for a set period. It offers a simple, three-step process to create a blacklist and set an end date for blocking, encouraging users to be more productive.

Highlights
  • Block websites in Safari
  • Set end dates for blocking
  • Create custom blacklists
  • Reduce web distractions
  • Increase productivity
Features
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Do you want to quit being distracted by content on the web? Liberate will help you unshackle and start producing more than you consume. Liberate makes blocking distractions simple: 1. Add sites to your blocklist 2. Set an end time 3. Start blocking ~(‾▿‾)~ You won't be able to visit any of these sites in Safari until AFTER the time you selected. Easy!

About

Webvisor

This app enhances your Safari browsing experience by blocking ads, trackers, and dangerous websites. It offers custom filter options and robust privacy protection to ensure a safer and cleaner internet experience.

Highlights
  • Ad blocking in Safari
  • Privacy protection from trackers
  • Custom website blocking
  • Security filters for dangerous sites
  • Free trial for premium features
Features
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Webvisor is an application for blocking unwanted content in Safari. Enjoy surfing the web without annoying ads. Webvisor blocks all annoying ads, pop-up banners, trackers, tracking scripts and sites with suspicious content. App functions: - Ad blocking. Removes all types of ads in Safari. Say goodbye to annoying banners, pop-ups and video ads. - Privacy protection. The Internet is full of trackers that literally follow your every click. Webvisor offers a wide range of filters aimed directly at trackers and web analytics, which will ensure the safety of your personal data. - Custom filters. Add the domains of any sites you want to block that are not in our filters. - Security filters. Protect yourself from dangerous websites, scams and suspicious content. Subscription Information: There are two Premium Subscription periods to choose from: Premium Week and Premium Month. You have a 3 day free trial with every subscription so you can experience all the premium features. Each subscription period automatically renews 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your payment method will be charged to your iTunes account at the current subscription price at that time. You can disable auto-renewal in your iTunes account settings, but must do so within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period to avoid renewal.

Screenshots

Liberate4 screens
Webvisor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Webvisor at Free against Liberate's $4.99. Webvisor also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Liberate's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads 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

Webvisor is free to download; Liberate costs $4.99 up front. Webvisor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per 7 days. Liberate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Liberate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Liberate has 865 ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Liberate's written reviews are positive against 33% of Webvisor's.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Liberate versus Webvisor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiberateWebvisor
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (865 ratings) — better4.2 (101 ratings)
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings865 — better101
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#189 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJordan CarneyLOOP LEAD CONSULTING PC

Customer experience

Liberate

All ratings865 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative45.7%

Webvisor

All ratings101 ratings
Positive78.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Liberate

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Not blocking websites as configured
  • Stopped working after iOS 18.4 update
  • Incompatible with iOS 18.4

Requested features

6 requests
  • Allow setting different block times for each website
  • Add password protection
  • Implement allow lists instead of block lists
  • Add iCloud sync and automation features
  • Provide more blocking options (e.g. block by keyword)
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  • Add app blocking functionality

Webvisor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Liberate

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Webvisor

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$9.497 Days
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Liberate free?
Liberate costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Webvisor free?
Webvisor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Liberate or Webvisor?
Liberate is rated higher. Liberate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 865 ratings, while Webvisor averages 4.2 from 101 ratings.
Do Liberate or Webvisor have ads?
Neither Liberate nor Webvisor shows ads.

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