Comparison

Ad blocker by Magic Lasso vs ProofLater

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

Head to head
About

Ad blocker by Magic Lasso

This app blocks ads and trackers across Safari, YouTube, and various apps for a faster, more private browsing experience. It offers features like regional ad blocking, custom rules, and battery life optimization. Enjoy distraction-free content and enhanced security on all your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Blocks ads and trackers in Safari, YouTube, and apps
  • Increases browsing speed up to 2x
  • Protects user privacy
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV
  • Blocks annoying cookie notices and privacy prompts
  • Optimizes battery life by blocking scripts
  • Allows custom blocking rules
Features
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Magic Lasso Adblock is the fastest, most efficient Safari, YouTube, App and Apple TV ad blocker available. 400,000+ users rely on Magic Lasso Adblock to: • Block ads and trackers – Block ads in Safari, YouTube, Apps and more • Browse 2.0x faster – Experience distraction free, faster web browsing • Protect your privacy – Block trackers to surf safe and sound • Support for all your devices – A native app for all your devices: iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV “It works and feels as if Apple themselves had designed an ad blocker.” - John Gruber, Daring Fireball ▶ Safari Ad Blocking – Fast, Private & Native Block ads and trackers directly in Safari for a better web experience. • 2.0x Speed – Cut down on ads and trackers to load websites 2x faster and use less data • Block Annoyances – Block annoying cookie notices and privacy prompts • Block Trackers – Improve your privacy and stop being followed by ads around the web • Regional Ad Blocking – Block ads in over 40 different regions and languages • Battery Boost – Double battery life by blocking nefarious JavaScript and crypto mining scripts • Performance Insights – Visualise ad blocking speed, energy efficiency and data savings for any site • Custom Rules – Create your own rules to stop cookies, media and JavaScript • Tap to Block – Block any element on a page or site with a simple tap “Magic Lasso couldn’t be easier to set up or use. Pages immediately load faster and read better.” - Nathan Alderman, iMore ▶ YouTube Ad Blocking – Watch Without Interruptions Enjoy a cleaner YouTube experience in Safari. • Block all YouTube video ads – Including pre-roll and mid-roll video ads • Block 10+ other YouTube ads – Including banner ads, search ads, paid merchandising ads & more • Works on all YouTube videos – Blocks ads in mobile, desktop and embedded videos • Continually updated and supported to work with the latest YouTube changes ▶ App Ad Blocking – Ads Gone from Your Apps and Apple TV • Block ads in Games, Video, News & Social apps • Block ads in Chrome, Firefox and other web browsers • Watch your favourite TV shows with less interruptions on your Apple TV • Protect your privacy from in-app ad tracking • Improve your network speed with faster DNS performance • On-device Ad Blocking – Block ads without data leaving your device • Zero Data Collection – We don't collect, track or access your data or browsing history ▶ Apple Native, Fully Supported & Continually Updated • Native Ad Blocker – Supports iPhone, iPad and Mac with all the same features • Daily Updates – Block more ads and tracking scripts with daily rule updates • Background Refresh – New ad blocking rules are updated automatically in the background • iCloud Syncing – Custom Rules automatically sync across your devices • Ethical – Unlike other ad blockers, we are not paid by advertisers • Family Sharing – Share Magic Lasso with all your family member's devices • New Features – Regularly updated and improved, the best ad blocker keeps getting better • Supported – Send us any questions or feedback to feedback@magiclasso.co A 30-day free in-app trial is available, after which point an annual subscription is required. Family Sharing, that supports the original platform that you started your subscription from, is included for no additional cost. Subscriptions are charged annually and automatically renew, with account charged at the original subscription price, unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Disable auto-renewal and manage subscriptions in Account Settings. Your App Store Account is charged on purchase confirmation. Visit https://www.magiclasso.co/ for more info Receive special offers, news and insights: https://www.magiclasso.co/#newsletter Email feedback@magiclasso.co for questions or help Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.magiclasso.co/privacy-policy/

About

ProofLater

Features
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ProofLater helps you save receipts, invoices, purchase proofs, and supporting evidence in one calm, organized place — then understand why those proofs may matter later. Instead of only scanning and storing receipts, ProofLater is designed to help users see: * what a proof may be useful for later * how long it should be kept * how strong the proof is * what extra evidence may make it more useful in the future Whether it is for returns, warranty claims, travel reimbursement, taxes, insurance, repair support, or resale, ProofLater helps keep important proof ready when it matters. WHY PROOFLATER FEELS DIFFERENT Many receipt and warranty apps focus on scanning, storing, organizing, and reminding. ProofLater goes further by helping users understand the future value of what they save. Instead of just saying “receipt saved,” the app helps answer: * Why should I keep this? * What might I need it for later? * Is this proof strong enough? * How long should I keep it? KEY FEATURES Import Proofs Easily Add receipts, invoices, order confirmations, screenshots, PDFs, warranty papers, and other purchase-related files from camera, Photos, Files, or share sheet flows. Extract Useful Details Detect important information such as merchant, purchase date, total amount, and text from scanned or image-based proofs. Search Fast Search proofs by merchant, date, amount, proof type, order reference, category, note, or keyword. Organize in Human-Friendly Folders Keep proofs in simple folders such as Returns, Warranty, Tax, Travel, Business, Insurance, Big Purchases, To Review, and Saved Important. Attach Supporting Evidence Strengthen your proof by adding related items such as product photos, serial numbers, warranty cards, packaging labels, or confirmation emails. Set Helpful Reminders Track return windows, warranty periods, reimbursement timing, and other deadlines tied to your saved proof. WHAT MAKES THIS APP STAND OUT Future Use Radar Future Use Radar predicts why a receipt or proof may matter later. Examples may include: * Return support * Warranty claim * Insurance proof * Tax documentation * Business reimbursement * Travel expense * Repair support * Resale proof * General proof of purchase This helps users understand the real-life purpose of keeping a proof instead of only storing it. Proof Strength Proof Strength gives each saved proof a practical score showing how complete and useful it may be later. For example, the app can consider whether the proof includes: * merchant name * date * amount * item or product details * order number * serial number * attached product photo * warranty support * readable image quality The app can then suggest ways to improve the proof if needed. Keep Until Guidance ProofLater helps users understand how long a receipt or proof should be kept based on its likely future purpose. Examples may include: * Keep until return window ends * Keep until warranty expires * Keep until reimbursement is approved * Keep until tax filing is complete * Keep until insurance claim is resolved MADE FOR REAL LIFE ProofLater is built for ordinary users who want a better way to manage receipts and purchase proof without turning the experience into a complicated accounting workflow. It is designed to be simple, clear, useful, and fully focused on helping people stay ready later. FULLY FREE ProofLater is fully usable without locking essential features behind a paywall.

Screenshots

Ad blocker by Magic Lasso4 screens
ProofLater4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProofLater at none against Ad blocker by Magic Lasso's 6. Ad blocker by Magic Lasso's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.4). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Ad blocker by Magic Lasso sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ProofLater asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ad blocker by Magic Lasso versus ProofLater: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAd blocker by Magic LassoProofLater
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (917 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings917 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagic Lasso Pty LtdSilas Juma

Bugs and requests

Ad blocker by Magic Lasso

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't work on iPad
  • Subscription issues
  • Breaks websites
  • Blocks content incorrectly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Whitelist/blacklist option
  • Family sharing subscription
  • Monthly subscription option

ProofLater

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Ad blocker by Magic Lasso

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly (iOS)2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly (iOS)2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly (iOS)6 Months trial$29.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly (iOS)1 Month trial$29.991 Year
None

ProofLater

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ad blocker by Magic Lasso free?
Ad blocker by Magic Lasso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProofLater free?
ProofLater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ad blocker by Magic Lasso or ProofLater have ads?
Neither Ad blocker by Magic Lasso nor ProofLater shows ads.

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