uBlock Origin Lite vs AmbilightSync
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
uBlock Origin Lite
This efficient content blocker utilizes declarative rulesets for reliable filtering without consuming significant system resources. It offers customizable filter lists and integrates seamlessly with browsers.
- Efficient content blocking
- Declarative filtering
- Customizable rulesets
- Low resource consumption
- Browser integration
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uBO Lite (uBOL) is a reliable and efficient content blocker. The default ruleset corresponds to uBlock Origin's default filterset: - uBlock Origin's built-in filter lists - EasyList - EasyPrivacy - Peter Lowe’s Ad and tracking server list You can enable more rulesets by visiting the options page -- click the _Cogs_ icon in the popup panel. uBOL is entirely declarative, meaning there is no need for a permanent uBOL process for the filtering to occur, and CSS/JS injection-based content filtering is performed reliably by the browser itself rather than by the extension. This means that uBOL itself does not consume CPU/memory resources while content blocking is ongoing -- uBOL's service worker process is required _only_ when you interact with the popup panel or the option pages.
AmbilightSync
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With this app, you can effortlessly synchronize your smart home lights with any screen using your device’s camera—compatible with Apple Home and Philips Hue. When using Philips Hue, you can also sync your lights directly to the colors shown on your iOS device’s screen for an even more immersive experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: uBlock Origin Lite at weekly against AmbilightSync's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
uBlock Origin Lite ships an update weekly, AmbilightSync every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | uBlock Origin Lite | AmbilightSync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (917 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 917 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raymond Hill | Linus Kneser |
Bugs and requests
uBlock Origin Lite
Reported bugs
2 issues- Unable to turn on extension on laptop Safari after installation
- Fails to load when enabling in Safari
Requested features
2 requests- Import third-party filter lists
- Improved dashboard and settings access
AmbilightSync
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
uBlock Origin Lite
No in-app purchases
AmbilightSync
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is uBlock Origin Lite free?
Is AmbilightSync free?
Do uBlock Origin Lite or AmbilightSync have ads?
Which is updated more often, uBlock Origin Lite or AmbilightSync?
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