Comparison

Safe Surfer vs Website Blocking

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Block distracting websites
  • Customizable blocking rules
  • Works across all web browsers
  • Domain blocking
Features
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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

Screenshots

Safe Surfer4 screens
Website Blocking1 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Safe Surfer versus Website Blocking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafe SurferWebsite Blocking
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (47 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSafe Surfer LtdLucas Exequiel Di Tomase

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Safe Surfer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Surfer Monthly$4.491 Month
  • Pro Surfer Annual$48.991 Year
2 purchases

Website Blocking

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Safe Surfer free?
Safe Surfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Website Blocking free?
Website Blocking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Safe Surfer or Website Blocking have ads?
Neither Safe Surfer nor Website Blocking shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Safe Surfer or Website Blocking?
Safe Surfer ships an update every 2 months, and Website Blocking every 11 days. Most recently, Safe Surfer was updated on November 4, 2026 and Website Blocking on November 7, 2026.

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