Safe Surfer vs Website Blocking
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Safe Surfer
This app provides a simple way to block adult content and customize your internet browsing experience. It offers features like remote control and mail alerts for accountability, along with secure DNS encryption for a private connection. Protection works on both Wi-Fi and cellular networks.
- Blocks adult websites
- Customizable blocking categories
- Remote control dashboard
- Mail alerts for blocked sites
- DNS over HTTPS/TLS encryption
- Pin protection for settings
- Wi-Fi and cellular protection
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Built to be simple to use, protecting your device with Safe Surfer is as easy as tapping a button. Safe Surfer is packed full of features to enable you and your family to surf the Internet without fear: • Safer surfing Safe Surfer blocks a wide range of adult websites. Once protection is enabled, these websites cannot load on your device. Choose from 60+ additional pre-made categories to continue to customize the blocking. • Screen monitoring & image blocking (Pro) Monitor the screen for concerning content and block adult images in Safari • Remote Control (Pro) Use the web dashboard to remotely block sites and view the device's browsing history. • Mail Alerts (Pro) Regularly send blocked sites analytics to an admin or accountability partner. • DNS encryption Uses modern DNS over HTTPS encryption methods so you have a fast private internet browsing experience. • Pin protection Built-in pin lock functionality ensures that only you or an accountability partner can configure protection and other settings inside the app. • Wi-Fi and cellular protection Safe Surfer protection keeps your device protected—no matter what kind of network you are connected to. • Zero ads and low resource footprint Safe Surfer is ad-free and has minimal impact on your device's resources. Note: • Some mobile service providers and Internet service providers in certain countries hijack the ability to use specific DNS settings. The Safe Surfer app relies upon this ability. If this is the case in your country with your service provider, the Safe Surfer app may not work properly on your device. The standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) apply for use of this app https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Website Blocking
This app allows users to block distracting websites across all web browsers. It offers customizable rules for blocking additional domains. A subscription is required to access its features.
- Block distracting websites
- Customizable blocking rules
- Works across all web browsers
- Domain blocking
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Block distracting websites in all web browsers and stop wasting your precious time online. All blocking is done on-device. The list of websites you decide to block never leaves your device and remains completely private. Privacy Policy • https://github.com/lucasditomase/website-blocking Terms of Service • https://github.com/lucasditomase/website-blocking Customer Support • https://github.com/lucasditomase/website-blocking
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Safe Surfer at free with in-app purchases against Website Blocking's subscription. Safe Surfer also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). Website Blocking's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Safe Surfer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Website Blocking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Safe Surfer ships an update every 2 months, Website Blocking every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Safe Surfer | Website Blocking |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (47 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Safe Surfer Ltd | Lucas Exequiel Di Tomase |
In-app purchases
Safe Surfer
- Pro Surfer Monthly$4.491 Month
- Pro Surfer Annual$48.991 Year
Website Blocking
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Annual$29.991 Year
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