uBlock Origin Lite vs Countfie
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.
Countfie
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How many days until Christmas? Countfie answers before you even unlock your phone. Big, bold countdowns on your Lock Screen and Home Screen for every holiday, trip and moment you can't wait for. HOLIDAYS, READY TO GO Over 20 holidays come with the correct date every year: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Diwali, Lunar New Year, Ramadan and more. Tap once and you're counting. FOR YOUR OWN BIG DAYS - Birthday, wedding, anniversary and baby due date - Vacation, flight, road trip and honeymoon - Concert, exam, game day and job interview - Any custom event you want WIDGETS EVERYWHERE - Home Screen widgets in small, medium and large - Lock Screen widgets: ring, gauge, minimal, rectangular and inline - Any emoji as your countdown's symbol - "Up next" widget shows your closest event MORE THAN A NUMBER - Live countdown with days, hours, minutes and seconds - Notes and a progress bar for each event - Reminders before the big day - Share cards for stories, posts and wallpapers - Widget styles: Solid, Light, Dark and Paper LIVE TIMERS (PREMIUM) Countdowns for the next few minutes, ticking on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island: - Gym rest timer and work/rest intervals with rounds - Cooking presets for eggs, pasta and rice - Focus sessions with breaks, tea, plank, meditation and brushing teeth - Any custom time, with sound and haptics at every round and at the end - Quick start widgets for your favorite timers COUNTFIE PREMIUM Your first week is free, with 1 countdown. After that, Countfie needs Premium: a subscription or a one-time purchase. Premium unlocks: - Unlimited countdowns - Seasonal widget themes: Holiday, Bubblegum, Autumn, Winter Arc - Your own photo as a widget background - Number fonts and text colors - 10 extra colors plus any color you pick - Count up mode for "days since" moments - Live timers on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island - New seasonal themes as they arrive Choose monthly, yearly with a 3-day free trial, or pay once. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. The free trial converts to a paid yearly subscription unless canceled before it ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no sign up. Your countdowns stay on your device. Terms of Use: https://www.countfie.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.countfie.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: uBlock Origin Lite at none against Countfie's 3. uBlock Origin Lite also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Countfie sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. uBlock Origin Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
uBlock Origin Lite ships an update weekly, Countfie every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | uBlock Origin Lite | Countfie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (973 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 973 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raymond Hill | Natalia Tomala |
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
Countfie
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
uBlock Origin Lite
No in-app purchases
Countfie
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Premium, Pay Once$14.99
Questions
Is uBlock Origin Lite free?
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Do uBlock Origin Lite or Countfie have ads?
Which is updated more often, uBlock Origin Lite or Countfie?
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