1Blocker vs uBlock Origin Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
1Blocker
Enhance your browsing experience by blocking intrusive ads, trackers, and unwanted website elements. This app offers a fast, secure, and private way to enjoy websites without distractions, improving load times and protecting your online privacy.
- Block ads and trackers
- Improve website load times
- Secure and private browsing
- Customizable blocking rules
- Whitelist websites
- Syncs across devices via iCloud
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1Blocker lets you block obtrusive ads, sneaky trackers, and annoying elements on sites. With 1Blocker, you’re safe online and nothing will distract you from enjoying sites. 1Blocker is very easy to use — just flip a couple of switches to start blocking ads and trackers. The app will automatically receive cloud updates to the built-in filters silently, so you don’t need to do anything. It’s as simple as setting and forgetting. 1Blocker is a fully native app designed to extend Safari naturally. It’s lightweight and doesn’t drain your battery by taking up your device’s resources. The blocking itself is super fast because Safari does it itself. We only provide filters to Safari and don’t modify webpages in any way. This vastly improves efficiency because Safari knows in advance what should be blocked. So, with 1Blocker, sites load on average 2-5x faster. It’s important to note that not all ads can be blocked though. Some sites use techniques that make it impossible for us to block their ads using currently available features for Safari content blockers. SECURE BY DESIGN 1Blocker is secure and private. It doesn’t have access to webpages and doesn’t track you in any way. We believe that privacy is not for sale. That's why we don't have an "Acceptable Ads" program. We stay independent, and the only way we make money is through direct sales of 1Blocker in the App Store to you. ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION 1Blocker is a highly customizable content blocker, providing the possibility to create powerful custom rules. It allows you to create custom rules that block any URL by providing a regular expression or hide any element by CSS. It also lets you block cookies. (Available in Premium) AVAILABLE ON ALL DEVICES 1Blocker is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Your preferences and custom rules are always in sync through iCloud no matter which device you're using. FEATURED IN THE PRESS 1Blocker has been featured in TechCrunch, Lifehacker, MacStories, Macworld, and many more. FEATURES AVAILABLE FOR FREE • The ability to enable one category (for example, Block Ads only) • Whitelisting sites right from the Safari extension • Whitelist synchronization between devices via iCloud FRIENDLY SUPPORT Send your feedback at @1BlockerApp on Twitter or via email. Your feedback is always very welcome and considered for the next release. We have been making 1Blocker since 2015. We believe it’s the best all-around package currently available in the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://1blocker.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://1blocker.com/terms
uBlock Origin Lite
This efficient content blocker utilizes declarative rulesets for reliable filtering without consuming significant system resources. It offers customizable filter lists and integrates seamlessly with browsers.
- Efficient content blocking
- Declarative filtering
- Customizable rulesets
- Low resource consumption
- Browser integration
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uBO Lite (uBOL) is a reliable and efficient content blocker. The default ruleset corresponds to uBlock Origin's default filterset: - uBlock Origin's built-in filter lists - EasyList - EasyPrivacy - Peter Lowe’s Ad and tracking server list You can enable more rulesets by visiting the options page -- click the _Cogs_ icon in the popup panel. uBOL is entirely declarative, meaning there is no need for a permanent uBOL process for the filtering to occur, and CSS/JS injection-based content filtering is performed reliably by the browser itself rather than by the extension. This means that uBOL itself does not consume CPU/memory resources while content blocking is ongoing -- uBOL's service worker process is required _only_ when you interact with the popup panel or the option pages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: uBlock Origin Lite at none against 1Blocker's 9. uBlock Origin Lite also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (78% vs 64%). 1Blocker's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 917) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). 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
Both are free to download. 1Blocker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. uBlock Origin Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
uBlock Origin Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1Blocker has 13K ratings behind it against 917, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of 1Blocker's written reviews are positive against 78% of uBlock Origin Lite's.
1Blocker ships an update every 2 weeks, uBlock Origin Lite weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | 1Blocker | uBlock Origin Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (13K ratings) | 4.7 (917 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | 77.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 917 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 1Blocker LLC | Raymond Hill |
Customer experience
1Blocker
uBlock Origin Lite
User reviews
1Blocker
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fantastic ad and tracker blocker
- 🚀 Significantly improves privacy and performance
- 🔒 Excellent security and privacy features
- 👍 Highly configurable and customizable
- 👍 Seamless integration with Safari
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional issues with website compatibility
- 🔋 High battery consumption when using the firewall feature
- 💰 Subscription model may be expensive for some users
- 🔍 Confusing or hidden settings/features
uBlock Origin Lite
From 917 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Lightweight and efficient
- 🔒 Open-source and transparent
- 👍 Effective ad blocking
- 👍 Seamless integration with Safari
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with latest iOS version
- 🔧 Difficulty accessing settings in private mode
Bugs and requests
1Blocker
Reported bugs
3 issues- Firewall feature not working with cellular connection
- Whitelist settings not syncing properly across devices
- Crashes or performance issues after recent updates
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to selectively enable/disable blocking for specific websites or features
- Improved user interface and easier navigation
- Support for blocking ads in more apps beyond just Safari
uBlock Origin Lite
Reported bugs
2 issues- Unable to turn on extension on laptop Safari after installation
- Fails to load when enabling in Safari
Requested features
2 requests- Import third-party filter lists
- Improved dashboard and settings access
In-app purchases
1Blocker
- Legacy Users$2.991 Month
- Promo Offer (Sale Ended)$2.991 Month
- 1Blocker Monthly$2.991 Month
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- Promo Offer (Sale Ended)$14.991 Year
- 1Blocker Yearly14 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Legacy Users14 Days trial$14.991 Year
- 1Blocker Lifetime$39.99
- Legacy Users$39.99
- Promo Offer (Sale Ended)$39.99
uBlock Origin Lite
No in-app purchases
Questions
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