Comparison

Ad Blocker vs Forge Database Manager

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

Head to head
About

Ad Blocker

This tool enhances your browsing experience by blocking ads, sponsored pages, and malware domains directly within Safari. It offers a simple setup to filter unwanted content, including adult material and specific websites.

Highlights
  • Block Ads
  • Block Sponsored Pages
  • Skip YouTube Ads
  • Block Malware
  • Block Adult Content
  • Filter Domains
Features
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Browse Safari the way it was meant to be: clean, fast, and private. Ads Blocker is a lightweight Safari extension designed to block intrusive ads, popups, trackers, and unwanted web elements across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With filtering performed directly on your device, Ads Blocker helps you enjoy a cleaner browsing experience without requiring an account or subscription. WHY ADS BLOCKER? FREE WITH NO SUBSCRIPTIONS Enjoy ad blocking without subscriptions, in-app purchases, or locked features. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Ads Blocker does not collect, track, or transmit your browsing history or personal data. Filtering is performed locally on your device using Apple's native Safari content-blocking technology. CLEANER AND FASTER BROWSING Block ads, tracking scripts, banners, and other unwanted content before it appears, helping reduce unnecessary page content and data usage. REDUCE UNNECESSARY PROCESSING Blocking unwanted advertising and tracking content can reduce the amount of content Safari needs to load and process. MODERN INTERFACE A clean, modern interface designed for Apple platforms gives you quick access to protection settings, site controls, and customization options. CORE FEATURES Ad Blocking Block banners, video ads, popups, interstitials, and floating advertising elements. Tracker Protection Block common third-party tracking and analytics resources that follow your activity across websites. Protection Modes Choose from Basic, Optimal, or Complete protection levels and customize protection for individual websites. Custom Element Zapper Remove unwanted website elements, overlays, sticky bars, and other distractions with a tap. iPhone, iPad and Mac Designed as a native Safari extension for Apple's major platforms. HOW TO ENABLE ADS BLOCKER On iPhone and iPad: 1. Open Settings. 2. Tap Safari. 3. Tap Extensions. 4. Select Ads Blocker and enable it. 5. Open Safari and use the extension menu to access available controls. On Mac: 1. Open Safari. 2. Go to Safari > Settings > Extensions. 3. Enable Ads Blocker. ABOUT COGIFY Ads Blocker is developed by Cogify, creating focused and privacy-conscious software designed to make everyday digital experiences simpler, faster, and more enjoyable.

About

Forge Database Manager

A native macOS, iOS, and iPadOS application that consolidates access to numerous SQL, NoSQL, and file-based data stores. It offers features like inline editing, schema comparison, and AI integration for querying data in plain English.

Highlights
  • Supports 19 database engines
  • Manages CSV, JSON, and SQL dump files
  • Inline cell editing and data import
  • AI integration for natural language querying
  • Scheduled universal backups
  • Schema comparison and SSH tunneling
Features
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Stop paying for four tools. Forge opens SQL servers, cloud warehouses, NoSQL clusters, federated query engines, file dumps, and key/value stores in one native app — no Electron, no subscriptions. Built with SwiftUI for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. One purchase, every Apple device. NINETEEN DATABASE ENGINES • PostgreSQL family — Postgres, CockroachDB, TimescaleDB, Amazon Redshift • MySQL family — MySQL, MariaDB • SQLite, libSQL, Turso (remote libSQL over Hrana HTTPS) • Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL — pure Swift TDS, no driver • Oracle — pure Swift, no Instant Client • Snowflake — SQL API v2, key-pair JWT auth • Google BigQuery — service account JWT • Trino / Presto — federated queries • Apache Cassandra, ScyllaDB • DuckDB — embedded analytics over Parquet, CSV, JSON • Redis — browse keys by type as tables • ClickHouse — analytics via native HTTP • Elasticsearch — indexes as SQL tables THREE FILE FORMATS AS DATABASES • CSV — auto-detected separators, quoted fields, duplicate headers handled • JSON, NDJSON, JSON Lines — arrays and streaming • SQL Dump — open mysqldump or pg_dump files and browse without executing a statement DRY RESTORE — UNIQUE TO FORGE Inspect any SQL dump as if it were a live database. Browse a 400 MB backup in seconds. No risk, no server, no restore. AI BRIDGE — UNIQUE TO FORGE Run a local MCP server that exposes your databases as tools to Claude Desktop, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible assistant. List tables, inspect schemas, run queries — in plain English, on every supported engine. Read-only by default. Credentials never leave your Mac. LIVE DATA WITH DIFF HIGHLIGHT Toggle auto-refresh on any table to watch data change in real time. New rows light up green, changed cells light up yellow. Pauses automatically when you're editing. EDIT IN PLACE Double-click a cell to edit. Save many cells across rows in one transaction. Schema-aware INSERT and DELETE. Import CSV/JSON straight into a SQL table. Every SQL engine, Oracle included. QUERY EDITOR Syntax highlighting and context-aware autocomplete — keywords, table names, column names. SQL formatter and Find & Replace built in. Reusable queries with {{var}} placeholders. Snippet library: type `:name` and the template inserts. SMART DATA GRID Sort, filter, and export results as CSV, JSON, or SQL INSERT — on every engine. SCHEMA COMPARE Diff tables and columns between two connections. Catch drift before it bites in production. UNIVERSAL BACKUP Scheduled backups for every engine: SQL dump for SQL, JSON for Redis. Cron expressions, retention, gzip. Runs in the background. SSH TUNNEL Reach databases behind a bastion host. Password or private-key auth (ed25519, RSA, with passphrase). Pure Swift, no openssh dependency. PORTABLE & SECURE Export connections as a single encrypted bundle (ChaCha20-Poly1305 + PBKDF2-SHA256), import elsewhere with a passphrase. Drag a .sqlite/.csv/.json/.sql.gz file onto the sidebar to open it. Passwords in Apple Keychain. SSL/TLS for remote connections. No telemetry, no cloud dependency. SMALL & FAST Around 50 MB installed on iPhone, even smaller on Mac. Native Swift code, no Electron runtime, instant cold start. NATIVE APPLE Spotlight indexes your saved queries and connections — search them from anywhere on macOS or iOS. Run saved queries with Siri or the Shortcuts app. Keyboard shortcuts everywhere. Multi-window on Mac with shared engine cache. Twenty-two data sources. One app. Zero Electron.

Screenshots

Ad Blocker4 screens
Forge Database Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ad Blocker at Free against Forge Database Manager's $19.99. Ad Blocker also leads on chart position (#202 vs unranked). Forge Database Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 46 months). 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

Ad Blocker is free to download; Forge Database Manager costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ad Blocker ships an update every 46 months, Forge Database Manager every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Ad Blocker versus Forge Database Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAd BlockerForge Database Manager
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 46 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#202 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShubham SharmaMarco Tini

Customer experience

Ad Blocker

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Forge Database Manager

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ad Blocker

No in-app purchases

None

Forge Database Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ad Blocker free?
Ad Blocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forge Database Manager free?
Forge Database Manager costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ad Blocker or Forge Database Manager have ads?
Neither Ad Blocker nor Forge Database Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ad Blocker or Forge Database Manager?
Ad Blocker ships an update every 46 months, and Forge Database Manager every 8 days. Most recently, Ad Blocker was updated on October 18, 2026 and Forge Database Manager on October 5, 2026.

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