uBlock Origin Lite vs Comet
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.
Comet
This AI-powered browser acts as a personal assistant, streamlining workflows and boosting focus. It offers unified AI search, instant context, and automation across websites for tasks like summarizing, shopping, and research. The assistant learns your habits to keep you organized and prevent lost tabs or inspiration.
- Unified AI search
- Instant context and automation
- Summarize, shop, schedule, research
- Personalized AI assistant
- Tab and inspiration organization
- Workflow streamlining
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Comet is an AI-powered browser that acts as a personal assistant and thinking partner. Boost your focus, streamline your workflow, and turn curiosity into momentum. · Unified AI search, instant context, and automation across every site. Summarize, shop, schedule, and research—directly in the browser. · Enjoy the web and let the AI assistant handle your chores · Do everything on your to-do list faster with Comet · Comet adapts to how you think and work, learning your habits to keep you organized. Never lose track of tabs or inspiration. Terms of Service: https://www.perplexity.ai/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.perplexity.ai/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: uBlock Origin Lite at none against Comet's 3. uBlock Origin Lite also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 65%). Comet's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 949). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Comet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per month. uBlock Origin Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for uBlock Origin Lite against 4.8 for Comet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comet has 7.8K ratings behind it against 949, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of uBlock Origin Lite's written reviews are positive against 65% of Comet's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | uBlock Origin Lite | Comet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (949 ratings) | 4.8 (7.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews — better | 65.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 949 | 7.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 285 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Raymond Hill | Perplexity AI, Inc. |
Customer experience
uBlock Origin Lite
Comet
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
Comet
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
uBlock Origin Lite
No in-app purchases
Comet
- Perplexity Pro$20.001 Month
- Perplexity Pro$200.001 Year
- Perplexity Max$200.001 Month
Questions
Is uBlock Origin Lite free?
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