uBlock Origin Lite vs ForceMaps
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.
ForceMaps
Instantly open directions from Google searches in your preferred map app, bypassing Google Maps. This Safari extension automatically redirects location links to Apple Maps or Waze, offering a private and streamlined navigation experience. It also features on-device location history for easy access to past destinations.
- Redirect Google Maps links to Apple Maps or Waze
- One-tap directions from Google search
- Block Google Maps popups
- Private on-device location history
- Hide Google AI overviews
- Smart address detection
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ForceMaps: Skip Google Maps. Open Directions in Apple Maps or Waze Instantly. Tired of Google Search forcing you into Google Maps? ForceMaps is a Safari extension that automatically redirects every address, direction, and location link from Google search results straight into Apple Maps or Waze — instantly, privately, and with zero extra taps. How It Works: When you search for restaurants, businesses, or directions in Safari, Google tries to open its own Maps app or trap you in Google Maps within the browser. ForceMaps intercepts those links and sends them directly to your preferred navigation app. No popups. No detours. Just tap an address in Google and go. NEW: Location History ForceMaps now saves every location you open in a built-in History tab. Search past destinations, sort by date or name, swipe to delete, and tap to reopen — all without leaving the app. Your history is stored entirely on your device. We never collect, transmit, or access your data. Why Users Switch to ForceMaps • Redirect Google Maps links to Apple Maps or Waze automatically • Get directions from Google search results in one tap • Block "Open in Google Maps" and "Sign in to Google" popups • Save and search your location history privately on-device • Hide Google AI overviews and AI-generated content boxes • Smart address detection across all Google search results and domains • Works with businesses that have multiple locations • Choose Apple Maps or Waze as your default map app • Lightweight Safari extension — no background activity, no battery drain • No data collection, no tracking, no accounts ForceMaps is built for iPhone users who prefer the native iOS experience. Skip Google Maps for good. Privacy Policy: https://vennory.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://vennory.com/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: uBlock Origin Lite at Free against ForceMaps's $4.99. uBlock Origin Lite also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (926 vs 8). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
uBlock Origin Lite is free to download; ForceMaps costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
uBlock Origin Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uBlock Origin Lite has 926 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of uBlock Origin Lite's written reviews are positive against 75% of ForceMaps's.
uBlock Origin Lite ships an update weekly, ForceMaps monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | uBlock Origin Lite | ForceMaps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (926 ratings) — better | 4.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 926 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raymond Hill | Vennory |
Customer experience
uBlock Origin Lite
ForceMaps
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
ForceMaps
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
uBlock Origin Lite
No in-app purchases
ForceMaps
No in-app purchases
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