Popup Blocker vs TabGuard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Popup Blocker
This utility app blocks intrusive pop-ups and aggressive scripts using a powerful new engine. It features a redesigned interface, network traffic logs, and custom blocking rules for transparent protection. Monitor activity and manage settings with ease for a cleaner browsing experience.
- New core engine for blocking pop-ups
- Custom blocking rules
- Network traffic logs
- Redesigned intuitive interface
- Statistics dashboard
- Swift 6 core migration
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Block popups in apps and websites. All blocking is done on-device. Your browsing activity never leaves your device and remains completely private. Privacy Policy • https://github.com/lucasditomase/popup-blocker Terms of Service • https://github.com/lucasditomase/popup-blocker Customer Support • https://github.com/lucasditomase/popup-blocker
TabGuard
Take back control of your browsing experience. This tool blocks annoying popups, unwanted new tabs, and sneaky redirect tricks in Safari. Choose from multiple protection modes or set site-specific rules for a cleaner, more focused browsing session.
- Block popup windows
- Block new tab links
- Block popunders
- Three protection modes
- Site-specific rules
- Real-time notifications
- Block history
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Take back control of your Safari tabs! TabGuard blocks annoying popups and unwanted new tabs while you browse. Tired of websites opening random tabs when you click anything? TabGuard is a powerful Safari extension that stops websites from hijacking your browsing experience with unwanted popups, new tab links, and sneaky redirect tricks. ----------------------------------- WHY TABGUARD? Every day, websites try to force open new tabs, spawn popup windows, and redirect you to ads. TabGuard puts you back in control — block everything, allow trusted sites, or let Smart Mode decide automatically. ----------------------------------- KEY FEATURES ◉ BLOCK POPUP WINDOWS Stop sites from using window.open() to spawn unwanted popup windows in your face. ◉ BLOCK NEW TAB LINKS Prevent links from forcing new tabs to open. Keep browsing in your current tab. ◉ BLOCK POPUNDERS Stop sneaky scripts that try to open tabs behind your current window. ◉ THREE PROTECTION MODES • Block All — Maximum protection, blocks everything • Smart Mode — Allows your clicks, blocks scripts • Allow All — Disable protection when needed ◉ SITE-SPECIFIC RULES Whitelist sites you trust to allow their popups. Blacklist annoying sites to always block them. ◉ REAL-TIME NOTIFICATIONS See exactly what's being blocked with elegant on-page notifications. ◉ BLOCK HISTORY Track everything TabGuard blocks. See which sites are the worst offenders. ◉ INSTANT SYNC Settings sync instantly between the app and Safari extension. ----------------------------------- PERFECT FOR • Stopping ad popups on streaming sites • Preventing shopping sites from opening new tabs • Blocking redirect chains on sketchy sites • Keeping your browsing focused and clean • Protecting yourself from popup spam ----------------------------------- SMART MODE Don't want to block everything? Smart Mode intelligently distinguishes between: • YOUR clicks — allowed (you meant to do that) • Script-triggered popups — blocked (the site is being annoying) It's the perfect balance between protection and usability. ----------------------------------- EASY SETUP 1. Install TabGuard 2. Open Safari Settings → Extensions 3. Enable TabGuard Extension 4. Done! You're protected. ----------------------------------- PRIVACY FIRST TabGuard processes everything locally on your device. No data collection, no tracking, no accounts required. Your browsing stays private. ----------------------------------- Download TabGuard today and browse without interruptions!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TabGuard at none against Popup Blocker's 25. TabGuard also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). 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. Popup Blocker sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TabGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Popup Blocker | TabGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lucas Exequiel Di Tomase | MAXWELL PAUL VAGLICA |
Customer experience
Popup Blocker
TabGuard
In-app purchases
Popup Blocker
- Safari - Individual (1 Month)$0.991 Month
- Custom Content Blocking$0.991 Month
- DNS - Individual (1 Month)1 Month trial$1.991 Month
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- Unlock app access3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- App Access (1 Month)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Safari - Family (1 Month)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Firewall - Individual (1 Month)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- DNS - Family (1 Month)1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- 6 Months Subscription Plan$4.996 Months
- Firewall - Family (1 Month)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Custom Rules$4.991 Month
- Safari - Individual (1 Year)1 Year trial$9.991 Year
- App Access (1 Year)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Annual$17.991 Year
- PopupBlocker+$17.996 Months
- Firewall - Individual (1 Year)1 Year trial$19.991 Year
- Annual Subscription1 Year trial$19.991 Year
- DNS - Family (1 Year)1 Year trial$24.991 Year
- Firewall - Family (1 Year)1 Year trial$29.991 Year
- Legacy - Lifetime (Individual)$9.99
- Legacy - Lifetime (Family)$14.99
- Firewall - Lifetime (Individual)$99.99
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- Firewall - Lifetime (Family)$149.99
TabGuard
No in-app purchases









