Comparison

uBlock Origin Lite vs Wurstfinger

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

Wurstfinger

This keyboard app features large, well-spaced keys and intuitive swipe gestures designed for easier typing. It prioritizes user privacy with local processing and no data collection, offering a unique alternative to standard QWERTY layouts.

Highlights
  • Large 3x3 key grid
  • Swipe gestures for additional characters
  • Supports 14 languages
  • Compose accents through combinations
  • Circular gestures for uppercase
  • Cursor control via space bar
  • Adjustable keyboard size
Features
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Wurstfinger - The Keyboard for Fat Fingers Tired of typos? Wurstfinger is a privacy-conscious keyboard with large keys and swipe gestures. Based on the proven MessagEase layout, it replaces the cramped QWERTY grid with a 3x3 layout optimized for thumb typing. Unlike mainstream keyboards, Wurstfinger doesn't rely on invasive word prediction - instead, it achieves accuracy through ergonomic design. Large, well-spaced keys mean fewer missed taps, and the gesture system lets you access all characters without hunting for tiny buttons. FEATURES: • Large 3x3 Key Grid - Optimized for thumbs, not precision pointers • Swipe Gestures - Access 8 additional characters per key by swiping • 26 Keyboard Layouts - Arabic, Croatian, English, Estonian-Finnish, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese (Hiragana), Japanese (Katakana), Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Spanish-Catalan, Swedish, Tagalog, Thai, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese (with Telex input) • Compose Rules - Create accents through combinations (e.g. ' + a = á) • Circular Gestures - Draw a circle for uppercase letters • Cursor Control - Drag on the space bar to move the cursor, drag on the delete key to erase continuously • Haptic Feedback - Customizable vibration intensity • Fully Adjustable - Scale keyboard size to your preference PRIVACY FIRST: • No data collection • No network access • No word prediction tracking • All processing happens locally on your device Wurstfinger requires training - expect a few days to build muscle memory. But once you've crossed that threshold, you'll never want to go back to a standard keyboard. The gestures become second nature, and you'll type faster and with fewer errors than ever before. Your fingers will thank you!

Screenshots

uBlock Origin Lite3 screens
Wurstfinger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: uBlock Origin Lite at 959 against Wurstfinger's 5. uBlock Origin Lite also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Wurstfinger's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for uBlock Origin Lite against 4.8 for Wurstfinger. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uBlock Origin Lite has 959 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of Wurstfinger's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

uBlock Origin Lite ships an update weekly, Wurstfinger every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
uBlock Origin Lite versus Wurstfinger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruBlock Origin LiteWurstfinger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (959 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings959 — better5
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaymond HillAkator GmbH

Customer experience

uBlock Origin Lite

All ratings959 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews525 reviews
Positive77.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative15.6%

Wurstfinger

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Wurstfinger

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

uBlock Origin Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Wurstfinger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uBlock Origin Lite free?
uBlock Origin Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wurstfinger free?
Wurstfinger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, uBlock Origin Lite or Wurstfinger?
Wurstfinger is rated higher. uBlock Origin Lite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 959 ratings, while Wurstfinger averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do uBlock Origin Lite or Wurstfinger have ads?
Neither uBlock Origin Lite nor Wurstfinger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, uBlock Origin Lite or Wurstfinger?
uBlock Origin Lite ships an update weekly, and Wurstfinger every 3 weeks. Most recently, uBlock Origin Lite was updated on October 20, 2026 and Wurstfinger on October 5, 2026.

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