Comparison

uBlock Origin Lite vs IP Protection

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

uBlock Origin Lite3 screens
IP Protection3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

uBlock Origin Lite ships an update weekly, IP Protection every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
uBlock Origin Lite versus IP Protection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruBlock Origin LiteIP Protection
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (964 ratings) — better4.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews77.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings964 — better11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.518.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRaymond HillDisconnect

Customer experience

uBlock Origin Lite

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

IP Protection

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
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

IP Protection

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

uBlock Origin Lite

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

IP Protection

Subscriptions2
  • Full Protection Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Full Protection Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Protection Day Pass$0.99

Questions

Is uBlock Origin Lite free?
uBlock Origin Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IP Protection free?
IP Protection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, uBlock Origin Lite or IP Protection?
uBlock Origin Lite is rated higher. uBlock Origin Lite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 964 ratings, while IP Protection averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do uBlock Origin Lite or IP Protection have ads?
Neither uBlock Origin Lite nor IP Protection shows ads.
Which is updated more often, uBlock Origin Lite or IP Protection?
uBlock Origin Lite ships an update weekly, and IP Protection every 10 days. Most recently, uBlock Origin Lite was updated on October 25, 2026 and IP Protection on October 25, 2026.

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