# Tab Squasher vs Web Extensions

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Web Extensions at 75% against Tab Squasher's 0%. Web Extensions also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Tab Squasher's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tab Squasher sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and Web Extensions sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Web Extensions holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Web Extensions has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Tab Squasher's written reviews are positive against 75% of Web Extensions's.

Tab Squasher ships an update every 3 months, Web Extensions monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tab Squasher | Web Extensions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tab-squasher-save-and-read-later/id6741787749/reviews) | **[3.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-extensions-browser-tools/id6745422786/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 75 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shotdoor](https://appshunter.io/developer/530049796) | [Lotus Core](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705086702) |

## What reviewers say

### Tab Squasher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tab-squasher-save-and-read-later/id6741787749)

This Safari Extension helps you declutter your browser by saving all open tabs with a single tap and closing them. Restore your tabs later when needed, providing a clean slate for your mind and browser.

**Highlights:** Save all open tabs, Close all tabs with one click, Restore tabs later, Local tab storage, Safari Extension

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tab Squasher Pro - 3 Months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Tab Squasher Pro Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


### Web Extensions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-extensions-browser-tools/id6745422786)

Enhance your browsing with a suite of tools for Safari. Block ads, manage tabs, and improve readability with features like auto-scroll and font customization. One purchase unlocks all features across your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Tab cleaning and organization, Ad blocking, Context menu restoration, Smart auto-scroll for hands-free reading, Plain text copying, Customizable font and size, Automatic tab reloading

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tab Squasher free?

Tab Squasher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Web Extensions free?

Web Extensions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tab Squasher or Web Extensions?

Web Extensions is rated higher. Tab Squasher averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Web Extensions averages 3.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do Tab Squasher or Web Extensions have ads?

Neither Tab Squasher nor Web Extensions shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tab Squasher or Web Extensions?

Tab Squasher ships an update every 3 months, and Web Extensions monthly. Most recently, Tab Squasher was updated on August 26, 2026 and Web Extensions on September 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*