# uBlock Origin Lite vs DeniedPixels

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: uBlock Origin Lite at none against DeniedPixels's 4. uBlock Origin Lite also leads on ratings volume (982 vs 46) and review sentiment (78% vs 67%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DeniedPixels sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. uBlock Origin Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for uBlock Origin Lite against 4.6 for DeniedPixels. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uBlock Origin Lite has 982 ratings behind it against 46, 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 67% of DeniedPixels's.

uBlock Origin Lite ships an update weekly, DeniedPixels every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | uBlock Origin Lite | DeniedPixels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (982 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ublock-origin-lite/id6745342698/reviews)** | [4.6 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deniedpixels-nudity-censor/id6761439350/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **982** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **77.9% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Raymond Hill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811849638) | [Oleg Velgun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889625000) |

## What reviewers say

### uBlock Origin Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ublock-origin-lite/id6745342698)

This efficient content blocker utilizes browser-based filtering for reliable ad and tracker removal. It offers a declarative approach, minimizing resource consumption by only activating its service worker when interacting with its interface.

**Highlights:** Efficient content blocking, Declarative filtering, Minimal resource consumption, Browser-based filtering, Supports multiple filter lists, Open-source and transparent

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lightweight and efficient
- 🔒 Open-source and transparent
- 👍 Effective ad blocking
- 👍 Seamless integration with Safari

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with latest iOS version
- 🔧 Difficulty accessing settings in private mode

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to turn on extension on laptop Safari after installation
- Fails to load when enabling in Safari

**Requested features**

- Import third-party filter lists
- Improved dashboard and settings access


### DeniedPixels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deniedpixels-nudity-censor/id6761439350)

This app censors nudity and explicit content in real-time across web pages, images, videos, and text. It offers extensive customization for detection zones, censoring styles, and various modes to control content visibility while prioritizing user privacy with on-device processing.

**Highlights:** Real-time nudity detection, Customizable censoring styles, Video and GIF censoring, Text content filtering, Multiple content blocking modes, On-device AI processing, Site blocking and whitelisting

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is uBlock Origin Lite free?

uBlock Origin Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DeniedPixels free?

DeniedPixels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, uBlock Origin Lite or DeniedPixels?

uBlock Origin Lite is rated higher. uBlock Origin Lite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 982 ratings, while DeniedPixels averages 4.6 from 46 ratings.

### Do uBlock Origin Lite or DeniedPixels have ads?

Neither uBlock Origin Lite nor DeniedPixels shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, uBlock Origin Lite or DeniedPixels?

uBlock Origin Lite ships an update weekly, and DeniedPixels every 10 days. Most recently, uBlock Origin Lite was updated on November 6, 2026 and DeniedPixels on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*