Comparison

Wipr 2 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

Wipr 2

This app enhances your web browsing experience by blocking ads, trackers, and intrusive pop-ups across websites in Safari. Enjoy faster loading times, improved battery life, and reduced data usage. It offers automatic blocklist updates and supports multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Blocks ads and pop-ups
  • Stops website trackers
  • Cleans up cookie warnings
  • Improves loading speed
  • Conserves battery life
  • Reduces data usage
  • Automatic blocklist updates
Features
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Wipr blocks ads, popups, trackers, cookie warnings, and other nasty things that make the web slow and ugly. Websites in Safari will look clean, load fast, and stop invisibly tracking you. You’ll notice significant improvements to your battery life and data usage. Setup is a snap. The Filtr add-on extends Wipr’s blocking to all apps on your devices. It acts at the network level, but unlike a VPN, it can access none of your data, and can be used in conjunction with VPNs, iCloud Private Relay, and custom DNS. Wipr’s blocklist is updated twice a week automatically, and has enhanced versions for the following languages: Bosnian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Macedonian, Malay, Montenegrin, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese. Wipr is a universal app: install it on all your devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro) with a single purchase. It’s fully accessible with VoiceOver, Voice Control, and more. Dark, Tinted, and Clear icon variants are included. Family Sharing is supported. Because it’s developed by a single independent developer and 100% funded by its users, Wipr only answers to you: no one can pay to have their ads unblocked, and there are no “acceptable ads”. This app was made with love and patience. I hope you’ll enjoy using it as much as I enjoyed designing and building it. – Kaylee Terms & Conditions: https://kaylees.site/terms-and-conditions.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Wipr 24 screens
HTTPS for Safari2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wipr 2 at 4.7 against HTTPS for Safari's 3.5. Wipr 2 also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 50%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). HTTPS for Safari's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On ads, 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

Wipr 2 costs $4.99 and HTTPS for Safari $1.99 up front. Wipr 2 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HTTPS for Safari asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wipr 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wipr 2 has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Wipr 2's written reviews are positive against 50% of HTTPS for Safari's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wipr 2 ships an update weekly, HTTPS for Safari every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Wipr 2 versus HTTPS for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWipr 2HTTPS for Safari
Price$4.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaylee Calderolla磊 汪

Customer experience

Wipr 2

All ratings1,291 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews979 reviews
Positive80.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative14.5%

HTTPS for Safari

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

Bugs and requests

Wipr 2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Wipr Extra component not always working as expected
  • Occasional high CPU usage when app is left open

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to disable on specific websites
  • Ability to customize blocking rules

HTTPS for Safari

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Wipr 2

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Recurring Tip$1.991 Month
  • Filtr$4.991 Year
  • Yearly Recurring Tip$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Tip$4.99
  • Mega Tip$19.99
  • Filtr$24.99
None

HTTPS for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wipr 2 free?
Wipr 2 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is HTTPS for Safari free?
HTTPS for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wipr 2 or HTTPS for Safari?
Wipr 2 is rated higher. Wipr 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while HTTPS for Safari averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Wipr 2 or HTTPS for Safari have ads?
Neither Wipr 2 nor HTTPS for Safari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wipr 2 or HTTPS for Safari?
Wipr 2 ships an update weekly, and HTTPS for Safari every 5 months. Most recently, Wipr 2 was updated on September 24, 2026 and HTTPS for Safari on August 30, 2026.

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