Comparison

StopTheScript vs Quiche Browser

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

Head to head
About

StopTheScript

This Safari extension for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS blocks all JavaScript on selected websites. It effectively stops both inline and externally loaded JavaScript, offering more comprehensive control than standard content blockers.

Highlights
  • Blocks all JavaScript
  • Stops inline JavaScript
  • Stops external JavaScript
  • Safari extension
  • Supports iOS, iPadOS, macOS
Features
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StopTheScript is a Safari extension for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS that stops all JavaScript on your selected websites. StopTheScript is the only Safari extension that stops inline JavaScript on the web page as well as externally loaded JavaScript. This is in contrast to Safari content blockers, which can only block external JavaScript, not inline JavaScript. StopTheScript is made by indie developer Jeff Johnson. If you need support, please email me at stopthescript@underpassapp.com or read the support site at https://underpassapp.com/StopTheScript/support.html

About

Quiche Browser

A private, fast, and highly customizable web browser designed for a focused and distraction-free experience. It offers built-in ad and tracker blocking, a unique dark mode for all websites, and one-handed operation. This independent browser is built from scratch for performance and user privacy.

Highlights
  • Customizable toolbars and menus
  • Built-in ad and tracker blocking
  • Website dark mode
  • One-handed comfort mode
  • Support for any search engine
  • Full-screen reading mode
Features
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An independent browser thoughtfully designed by a single human, and funded by its users. WHAT THE PRESS SAYS “A very robust, exquisitely designed, stunningly handsome web browser. […] It’s just so thoughtful. So utterly modern in its appearance and features, but old-school in its hyperfocus on serving you, the user, through craftsmanship.” — Daring Fireball “My favorite iOS browser these days is Quiche Browser. It’s somehow both incredibly simple and one of the most customizable browsers I’ve ever tried.” — The Verge “Quiche Browser has clearly been designed with care.” — MacStories “If you want a lightweight, private, minimalistic, yet customizable web browsing experience on your iPhone – [Quiche Browser] might be the perfect answer for you.” — 9to5Mac “Quiche Browser is unique, engaging, and fully customizable.” — Lifehacker BROWSER CUSTOMIZATION DESIGNED TO STAY SIMPLE AND BEAUTIFUL • Choose and place every toolbar and menu button. • Customize the address bar’s appearance and contents. • Choose from a list of ready-to-use toolbars, which you can then adapt to your needs. • Use a Liquid Glass toolbar, or switch to a Classic one if Liquid Glass isn’t your thing. • Manage tabs with multiple display and sorting options. • Read web pages in full screen for focused, distraction-free browsing. BUILT-IN BLOCKING Ads, trackers, and cookie banners are blocked by default.  Pages load faster and feel less cluttered. DARKEN ALL WEBSITES Pick a unique dark mode theme and apply it to every website. No more blinding white pages at night. COMFORT MODE Adjust the interface so your tabs, favorites, and search suggestions are always easy to reach with one hand. UNIQUE QUALITY-OF-LIFE IMPROVEMENTS EVERYWHERE • Use any search engine, even Kagi or your own SearXNG instance. • Enhance your toolbar with a wide range of tools: disable JavaScript, switch to desktop mode, close all tabs and clear data, translate pages, and more. • Estimated read time for every page. • Open new tabs on the website of your choice. • Extreme energy saving in Low Power Mode. MY PRIVACY STANCE: KEEP YOUR DATA FOR YOURSELF • Zero data tracking or usage monitoring. • Never connects to any first-party or third-party servers, except to RevenueCat for managing purchases and preventing fraud. • No sign-up, obviously. LIGHTWEIGHT, FAST, AND ORIGINAL Quiche Browser is not another bloated clone of Firefox, Brave, or Chrome. I built it entirely from scratch for performance and to keep it lightweight. FULLY INDEPENDENT • No investors dictating growth or influencing product direction. • No search engine deals, data monetization, or partner agreements shaping the browser. • It’s just me, building the browser of my dreams. 100% FUNDED BY USERS Subscribing to Quiche PLUS unlocks additional features such as Website Darkening, Comfort Mode, all app icons, and all button styles. Building a web browser alone is a full-time job, and subscribing also allows me to: • Keep the app up to date with new iOS releases and features. • Build more unique features. • Start working toward a macOS version. — greg@quiche.industries threads.net/quicheindustries instagram.com/quicheindustries bsky.app/profile/quiche.industries mastodon.social/@quicheindustries Terms and Conditions https://quiche.industries/browser/terms/

Screenshots

StopTheScript4 screens
Quiche Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Quiche Browser at Free against StopTheScript's $5.99. Quiche Browser also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). StopTheScript's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (4 vs 1). On ads 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

Quiche Browser is free to download; StopTheScript costs $5.99 up front. Quiche Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. StopTheScript asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quiche Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quiche Browser has 816 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of StopTheScript's written reviews are positive against 95% of Quiche Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StopTheScript ships an update every 4 months, Quiche Browser every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
StopTheScript versus Quiche Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopTheScriptQuiche Browser
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (31 ratings)4.9 (816 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews94.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31816 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB138 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJeff JohnsonGregory de Jonckheere

Customer experience

StopTheScript

All ratings31 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative27.3%

Quiche Browser

All ratings816 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews533 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.8%

Bugs and requests

StopTheScript

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Quiche Browser

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Occasional issues with YouTube ad blocking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Swipe gestures for tab management
  • Bookmark import/export functionality
  • Integrated translation capabilities
  • Cross-device synchronization

In-app purchases

None

StopTheScript

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Quiche Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Quiche PLUS Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Quiche PLUS Annual$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Quiche Enthusiast Tip$2.99
  • Quiche Connoisseur Tip$4.99
  • Quiche Gourmet Tip$9.99
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  • Quiche Grand Master Tip$14.99

Questions

Is StopTheScript free?
StopTheScript costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quiche Browser free?
Quiche Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StopTheScript or Quiche Browser?
Quiche Browser is rated higher. StopTheScript averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Quiche Browser averages 4.9 from 816 ratings.
Do StopTheScript or Quiche Browser have ads?
Neither StopTheScript nor Quiche Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StopTheScript or Quiche Browser?
StopTheScript ships an update every 4 months, and Quiche Browser every 5 days. Most recently, StopTheScript was updated on September 20, 2026 and Quiche Browser on September 24, 2026.

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