Comparison

uBlock Origin Lite vs TabGuard

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

TabGuard

Take back control of your browsing experience. This tool blocks annoying popups, unwanted new tabs, and sneaky redirect tricks in Safari. Choose from multiple protection modes or set site-specific rules for a cleaner, more focused browsing session.

Highlights
  • Block popup windows
  • Block new tab links
  • Block popunders
  • Three protection modes
  • Site-specific rules
  • Real-time notifications
  • Block history
Features
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Take back control of your Safari tabs! TabGuard blocks annoying popups and unwanted new tabs while you browse. Tired of websites opening random tabs when you click anything? TabGuard is a powerful Safari extension that stops websites from hijacking your browsing experience with unwanted popups, new tab links, and sneaky redirect tricks. ----------------------------------- WHY TABGUARD? Every day, websites try to force open new tabs, spawn popup windows, and redirect you to ads. TabGuard puts you back in control — block everything, allow trusted sites, or let Smart Mode decide automatically. ----------------------------------- KEY FEATURES ◉ BLOCK POPUP WINDOWS Stop sites from using window.open() to spawn unwanted popup windows in your face. ◉ BLOCK NEW TAB LINKS Prevent links from forcing new tabs to open. Keep browsing in your current tab. ◉ BLOCK POPUNDERS Stop sneaky scripts that try to open tabs behind your current window. ◉ THREE PROTECTION MODES • Block All — Maximum protection, blocks everything • Smart Mode — Allows your clicks, blocks scripts • Allow All — Disable protection when needed ◉ SITE-SPECIFIC RULES Whitelist sites you trust to allow their popups. Blacklist annoying sites to always block them. ◉ REAL-TIME NOTIFICATIONS See exactly what's being blocked with elegant on-page notifications. ◉ BLOCK HISTORY Track everything TabGuard blocks. See which sites are the worst offenders. ◉ INSTANT SYNC Settings sync instantly between the app and Safari extension. ----------------------------------- PERFECT FOR • Stopping ad popups on streaming sites • Preventing shopping sites from opening new tabs • Blocking redirect chains on sketchy sites • Keeping your browsing focused and clean • Protecting yourself from popup spam ----------------------------------- SMART MODE Don't want to block everything? Smart Mode intelligently distinguishes between: • YOUR clicks — allowed (you meant to do that) • Script-triggered popups — blocked (the site is being annoying) It's the perfect balance between protection and usability. ----------------------------------- EASY SETUP 1. Install TabGuard 2. Open Safari Settings → Extensions 3. Enable TabGuard Extension 4. Done! You're protected. ----------------------------------- PRIVACY FIRST TabGuard processes everything locally on your device. No data collection, no tracking, no accounts required. Your browsing stays private. ----------------------------------- Download TabGuard today and browse without interruptions!

Screenshots

uBlock Origin Lite3 screens
TabGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: uBlock Origin Lite at 949 against TabGuard's 1. TabGuard's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

TabGuard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uBlock Origin Lite has 949 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
uBlock Origin Lite versus TabGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruBlock Origin LiteTabGuard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (949 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings949 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaymond HillMAXWELL PAUL VAGLICA

Customer experience

uBlock Origin Lite

All ratings949 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews524 reviews
Positive78.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative15.6%

TabGuard

All ratings1 ratings
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

TabGuard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

uBlock Origin Lite

No in-app purchases

None

TabGuard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uBlock Origin Lite free?
uBlock Origin Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TabGuard free?
TabGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, uBlock Origin Lite or TabGuard?
TabGuard is rated higher. uBlock Origin Lite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 949 ratings, while TabGuard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do uBlock Origin Lite or TabGuard have ads?
Neither uBlock Origin Lite nor TabGuard shows ads.

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