uBlock Origin Lite vs Plonk
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.
Plonk
Visualize TV sizes and screen dimensions in your space using augmented reality. This app helps you determine the perfect screen size and viewing distance for your room before making a purchase, offering custom presets and real-time measurements.
- AR TV size visualizer
- Adjustable screen dimensions (20"-120")
- Live width and height readouts
- AR wall placement at true scale
- Viewing distance calculator
- Multiple aspect ratios
- Photo capture for comparison
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Stop guessing. Plonk shows you exactly which TV size fits your room — at scale, on your wall, before you spend a dollar. Start from a common preset or adjust the diagonal from 20" to 120" and watch a clean TV outline scale to fill the screen, with width and height labeled in inches or centimeters. Aim your camera at a real wall and place a life-size AR outline to see how a 65" or 75" actually looks above the couch. Tell Plonk how far you sit and it tells you the recommended size range — relaxed for living-room viewing or cinematic for an immersive feel. Built for the moment before you buy. No accounts, no ads, no tracking — everything runs on your device. What you get - TV size visualizer with quick presets at 43, 50, 55, 65, 75 and 85 inches, plus +/- adjustment from 20 to 120 inches - Live width and height readouts in inches or centimeters - AR wall placement at true scale using your camera - Drag to reposition along the wall, or use two fingers to pull the TV forward onto a stand - Photo capture so you can compare placements - Viewing distance calculator: enter your seating distance, get the recommended size range, or flip it and check the right distance for a size you already have - Relaxed and cinematic viewing styles, with notes on whether 1080p, 4K or 8K matters at that distance - Multiple aspect ratios: 16:9 plus 21:9, 16:10, 4:3 and 32:9 ultrawide - Universal app for iPhone and iPad Privacy Plonk is fully on-device. There is no account, no analytics SDK, and nothing is uploaded. Camera access is used only for AR placement. Made in London. Use of this app is subject to Apple's Standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA), available in the App Store under "License Agreement" and at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: uBlock Origin Lite at 4.7 against Plonk's 1.0. uBlock Origin Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (949 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Plonk sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. uBlock Origin Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
uBlock Origin Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. 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.
uBlock Origin Lite ships an update weekly, Plonk every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.
| Parameter | uBlock Origin Lite | Plonk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (949 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 949 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raymond Hill | Zippy IT Solutions Ltd. |
Customer experience
uBlock Origin Lite
Plonk
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
Plonk
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
uBlock Origin Lite
No in-app purchases
Plonk
- Plonk Pro$1.99
- Plonk Pro$2.99
Questions
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