uBlock Origin Lite vs IP Protection
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.
IP Protection
This app safeguards your online privacy by blocking intrusive trackers and masking your IP address. It prevents data brokers and advertisers from building profiles and protects against AI-powered attacks. Enjoy faster browsing and enhanced security across your device.
- Blocks aggressive trackers before they load
- Hides IP address from trackers
- Device-wide protection (Premium)
- Blocks email tracking pixels
- Faster page loading speeds
- No user data logging
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Trackers follow you everywhere — in apps, browsers, and emails — building profiles that advertisers and data brokers sell and AI-powered attackers weaponize. IP Protection stops them. TWO WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF Some trackers are safe to block without breaking sites or apps, others are embedded in ways that blocking them would break the experience. IP Protection offers ultimate privacy without breaking sites or apps, by offering the following: — Blocks the most aggressive trackers before they load — Hides your IP from the rest, so they see nothing worth profiling, and nothing breaks FREE — Tracker blocking and IP protection while you browse websites in our app PREMIUM Everything in Free, plus device-wide protection: — Blocks trackers and hides your IP from trackers in every app — Blocks trackers and hides your IP from trackers in every browser — Blocks email tracking pixels before they load — Fine-grained controls over blocking and IP proxying protection levels WHY IP PROTECTION — No logs. We don't see, store, or sell your data. Ever. — Not a VPN. No server list, no sign-in, no slow downs. — Built by Disconnect, the industry standard for tracker protection, trusted by Firefox, Edge, and 350M+ users worldwide. — Pages can load up to 2.4x faster when trackers aren't slowing them down. Take back your privacy. Start free. Terms: https://disconnect.me/terms Privacy Policy: https://disconnect.me/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: uBlock Origin Lite at none against IP Protection's 3. uBlock Origin Lite also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 50%) and ratings volume (964 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. IP Protection sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. uBlock Origin Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
uBlock Origin Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uBlock Origin Lite has 964 ratings behind it against 11, 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 50% of IP Protection's.
uBlock Origin Lite ships an update weekly, IP Protection every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | uBlock Origin Lite | IP Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (964 ratings) — better | 4.5 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 964 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Raymond Hill | Disconnect |
Customer experience
uBlock Origin Lite
IP Protection
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
IP Protection
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
uBlock Origin Lite
No in-app purchases
IP Protection
- Full Protection Monthly$5.991 Month
- Full Protection Yearly$34.991 Year
- Full Protection Day Pass$0.99
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