Comparison

uBlock Origin Lite vs ForceMaps

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Efficient content blocking
  • Declarative filtering
  • Customizable rulesets
  • Low resource consumption
  • Browser integration
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

uBlock Origin Lite3 screens
ForceMaps4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

uBlock Origin Lite ships an update weekly, ForceMaps monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
uBlock Origin Lite versus ForceMaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruBlock Origin LiteForceMaps
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (926 ratings) — better4.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings926 — better8
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.518.5
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaymond HillVennory

Customer experience

uBlock Origin Lite

All ratings926 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews514 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral6.4%
Negative16.0%

ForceMaps

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

None

uBlock Origin Lite

No in-app purchases

None

ForceMaps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uBlock Origin Lite free?
uBlock Origin Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ForceMaps free?
ForceMaps costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, uBlock Origin Lite or ForceMaps?
uBlock Origin Lite is rated higher. uBlock Origin Lite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 926 ratings, while ForceMaps averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do uBlock Origin Lite or ForceMaps have ads?
Neither uBlock Origin Lite nor ForceMaps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, uBlock Origin Lite or ForceMaps?
uBlock Origin Lite ships an update weekly, and ForceMaps monthly. Most recently, uBlock Origin Lite was updated on September 30, 2026 and ForceMaps on September 29, 2026.

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