Comparison

Banish vs HTTPS for Safari

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

Head to head
About

Banish

This Safari extension blocks intrusive "Open in App" popups and other website annoyances on your iPhone and iPad. Enjoy a cleaner browsing experience without unwanted interruptions or dark patterns.

Highlights
  • Blocks 'Open in App' popups
  • Removes website dark patterns
  • One-time purchase
  • Private and data-free
  • Simple to enable
  • Fast and efficient
Features
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BANISH. The #1 Safari Extension to block annoying 'Open in App' popups & other dark patterns on the web. “Banish does one thing and does it well: it nukes dickpanels in Safari on iPhone and iPad” — John Gruber, Daring Fireball "The app proved incredibly useful. For instance, when on Quora, clicking a link to another Quora page would normally pop up a blocker that requires you to log in to continue navigating the website. With Banish, this pop-up was gone and you could use the site normally" — Sarah Perez, TechCrunch PRIVATE Banish does not collect or store any of your data - nothing leaves your device. BUY ONCE Just a one-time purchase and Banish is yours. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no ads, no nonsense. FAST The app performs the minimal, necessary changes to block popups and free up screen space. SIMPLE It's as easy as downloading the app and enabling it in Safari settings. No maintenance needed. MODERN Banish is written in Apple's latest programming paradigm Swift UI and Safari Extension functionality. --- NOTE: Even with Banish, Smart Banners can still appear at the top for apps you have installed. They can't be removed because they're built into Safari. Need Help? Contact us at BanishForSafari@gmail.com

About

HTTPS for Safari

Automatically switches insecure web pages to secure HTTPS connections, protecting your online privacy. You can also choose to block all HTTP connections for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Automatic HTTPS upgrades
  • Block insecure HTTP connections
  • Seamless integration
  • Enhanced online privacy
  • Effortless security
Features
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Make your web browsing experience safer and more secure with HTTPS for Safari – the must-have extension for your favorite browser. Say goodbye to unsecured connections and protect your online privacy effortlessly. Automatic Security: With HTTPS for Safari, you'll never have to worry about unsecured "HTTP" pages again. Our extension works silently in the background, automatically switching insecure pages to the secure "HTTPS" alternative whenever possible. Your data stays protected, and your browsing experience remains smooth. Block Insecure Connections: For the ultimate security, enable the option to block all insecure "HTTP" connections. When this feature is active, any "HTTP" URL is instantly blocked, preventing access to potentially unsafe websites. Your online safety is our top priority. Seamless Browsing: HTTPS for Safari integrates seamlessly into your browsing experience. You won't even notice it's there until it's keeping you safe from unsecured websites. It's a simple, yet powerful, way to fortify your online activities. Upgrade your Safari browser with HTTPS for Safari today and enjoy a more secure online world. Protect your data, block insecure connections, and browse with confidence. Download now!

Screenshots

Banish4 screens
HTTPS for Safari2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Banish at every 3 weeks against HTTPS for Safari's every 5 months. Banish also leads on ratings volume (262 vs 2) and rating (3.7 vs 3.5). HTTPS for Safari's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 39%) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Banish costs $2.99 and HTTPS for Safari $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Banish holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Banish has 262 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Banish's written reviews are positive against 50% of HTTPS for Safari's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Banish ships an update every 3 weeks, HTTPS for Safari every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Banish versus HTTPS for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBanishHTTPS for Safari
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.7 (262 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings262 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig Pineapple LLC磊 汪

Customer experience

Banish

All ratings262 ratings
Positive65.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral9.9%
Negative50.9%

HTTPS for Safari

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Banish

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Breaks Twitter functionality
  • Causes issues with Reddit and other sites
  • Doesn't work on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn

Requested features

3 requests
  • More granular control/whitelisting
  • Statistics/logging feature
  • Improved compatibility with more websites

HTTPS for Safari

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Banish

No in-app purchases

None

HTTPS for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Banish free?
Banish costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTTPS for Safari free?
HTTPS for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Banish or HTTPS for Safari?
Banish is rated higher. Banish averages 3.7 out of 5 from 262 ratings, while HTTPS for Safari averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Banish or HTTPS for Safari have ads?
Neither Banish nor HTTPS for Safari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Banish or HTTPS for Safari?
Banish ships an update every 3 weeks, and HTTPS for Safari every 5 months. Most recently, Banish was updated on October 13, 2026 and HTTPS for Safari on September 30, 2026.

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