# BUDDLETS vs Pie Adblock for Safari

The clearest difference is ads: BUDDLETS at none against Pie Adblock for Safari's shown. BUDDLETS also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). Pie Adblock for Safari's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 3) and review sentiment (87% vs 75%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for BUDDLETS against 4.7 for Pie Adblock for Safari. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pie Adblock for Safari has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of BUDDLETS's written reviews are positive against 87% of Pie Adblock for Safari's.

## The numbers

| Metric | BUDDLETS | Pie Adblock for Safari |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddlets/id1575161586/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pie-adblock-for-safari/id6499055690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [F5CS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575161588) | [The People's Internet Experiment Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742247791) |

## What reviewers say

### BUDDLETS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddlets/id1575161586)

Control and program your robot companion with intuitive joysticks and voice commands. Design custom movement sequences to navigate obstacle courses or perform specific actions. This app brings your robot to life with interactive coding.

**Highlights:** Robot control via joysticks, Voice command functionality, Robot movement coding, Obstacle course navigation, Companion app for Buddlets-Bot

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pie Adblock for Safari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pie-adblock-for-safari/id6499055690)

This app blocks ads in Safari and rewards you for viewing select ads. It also offers automatic coupon application and cashback for online shopping, giving you a share of the internet's advertising economy.

**Highlights:** Premium adblocking features for free, Earn cashback for viewing approved ads, Automatic coupon application, Cashback for shopping at partnered stores, Amazon, Walmart, and Target coupon integration

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent ad blocking
- 💰 Earn rewards for watching ads
- 👍 Seamless and effective
- 🛒 Helpful for online shopping
- 🧠 Innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 💳 Unclear payment/reward system
- 🔌 Limited to Safari browser
- 🤔 Concerns about data privacy
- 🙅‍♀️ Fails to block all ads

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes
- Fails to block ads on certain websites
- Signup/login issues

**Requested features**

- Expand to other browsers and apps
- Improve payment/reward transparency
- Provide more user control over ad blocking
- Integrate with more shopping platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BUDDLETS free?

BUDDLETS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pie Adblock for Safari free?

Pie Adblock for Safari is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BUDDLETS or Pie Adblock for Safari?

Pie Adblock for Safari is rated higher. BUDDLETS averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pie Adblock for Safari averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do BUDDLETS or Pie Adblock for Safari have ads?

Pie Adblock for Safari shows ads; BUDDLETS does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*