Sideways vs Ad Silencer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sideways
This Safari extension allows you to rotate any webpage, even when your device's screen orientation is locked. Enjoy a more comfortable viewing experience on your iPhone or iPad.
- Rotate webpages
- Override screen rotation lock
- Safari extension
- Works on iPhone and iPad
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Sideways is a Safari extension for rotating webpages even if the screen orientation is locked.
Ad Silencer
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Ad Silencer is a clean, lightweight Safari content blocker for iPhone and iPad that reduces ads and pop-up interruptions. No VPN, just Safari content-blocking rules. Simple by design - Clear ON/OFF status so you know when blocking is active. - Lightweight, minimal interface with no clutter. Setup (once) 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Go to Apps > Safari > Extensions. 3. Turn on Ad Silencer. 4. Optional: allow it on all websites. Notes - Ad Silencer is a Safari content blocker. The control lives in Safari’s extension settings, while the app helps you check whether it’s enabled. - Some websites may work better if you temporarily turn the blocker off.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sideways at Free against Ad Silencer's $1.99. Ad Silencer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Sideways is free to download; Ad Silencer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sideways ships an update every 12 months, Ad Silencer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sideways | Ad Silencer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.1 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | And a Dinosaur | Marko Zamurovic |
In-app purchases
Sideways
No in-app purchases
Ad Silencer
No in-app purchases
