wBlock vs Font Size Decrease for Safari
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
wBlock
Enhance Safari browsing with an ad blocker that supports userscripts for custom features, offers lightning-fast performance with low RAM usage, and provides complete control over blocking. It ensures privacy with a design that runs within Safari's API and is completely free and open-source.
- Userscript support for custom features
- Lightning-fast performance with low RAM usage
- Complete control over blocking
- Privacy-first design
- Comprehensive ad and tracker blocking
- Free and open-source
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wBlock turns Safari into a cleaner, faster, and more private browsing experience while being completely free and open-source. Userscript Support Enhance your browsing with powerful userscripts that add features mainstream browsers can't. Bring back YouTube dislikes, bypass paywalls, customize social media feeds, and more. wBlock gives you the power to shape the web the way you want it. Lightning-Fast Performance wBlock uses only ~40 MB of RAM at idle, one of the lightest ad blockers available. Your browser stays fast and responsive while blocking ads, trackers, malware, and annoyances across every website you visit. Complete Control Toggle blocking on individual sites with one click. Add custom filter lists to fine-tune protection. View detailed logs to troubleshoot issues. wBlock puts you in the driver's seat. Free & Open-Source Forever No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no hidden fees. wBlock is completely free and always will be. The open-source codebase ensures complete transparency; you can verify exactly what the app does and how it protects your privacy. Privacy-First Design wBlock runs entirely within Safari's content blocking API. There's no data collection, no tracking, and no system-level extensions that can monitor your browsing. Your privacy stays yours. Comprehensive Protection Using AdGuard's comprehensive filters and more, wBlock blocks ads and trackers across the entire web. One-click filter updates keep protection current.
Font Size Decrease for Safari
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Font Size Decrease is a lightweight and straightforward browser extension that brings a single, essential feature to your browsing experience: a button to decrease the font size on any webpage with one simple click. Whether you are looking to make the text easier to read, reduce eye strain, or enhance accessibility, Font Size Decrease makes it effortless to enlarge text instantly without affecting the page layout or performance. Install today and enjoy larger, more readable fonts with minimal effort. Font Size Decrease is perfect for users who prefer an easy, no-fuss solution to improve readability, including those with visual impairments or anyone who spends long hours reading online. With just one button to decrease the font size, this extension is designed for simplicity and ease of use. If you are also looking to decrease font size with a single click, we offer a companion extension, Font Size Increase, for complete control over your text size preferences. https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/font-size-increase/ombpcpigmndepfckcifdblemkabaoihk Browser extension features: ◆ One-Click Font Size Decrease: Easily enlarge text on any website with a single click. ◆ Dark Mode Support: Designed to work seamlessly with dark mode, ensuring comfortable use regardless of your browser's theme. ◆ Toolbar Icon Customization: Choose from 6 custom icons for your toolbar to personalize the look of the extension. ◆ Double-Click Reset: Enable the option to reset the font size on the current web page by simply double-clicking the button. ◆ Right-Click Menu Integration: Optionally enable a right-click menu option to incrdecreaseease the font size on the current web page for quick access. ◆ Simple and Lightweight: No complicated settings—just a single button to decrease font size instantly without slowing down your browsing experience. ◆ Companion Extension Available: If you want to decrease font size, check out our Font Size Decrease extension for a similarly easy-to-use tool. Project Information: https://www.stefanvd.net/project/font-size-decrease/browser-extension Required Permissions: ◆ "contextMenus": This is to add the "Decrease font size on this page" menu item in the web browser context menu. ◆ "activeTab": Allow the decrease the font size function to be accessible on the currently visible tab page. ◆ "storage": Save settings locally and sync with your web browser account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: wBlock at 15.4 against Font Size Decrease for Safari's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | wBlock | Font Size Decrease for Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (165 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 165 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Alexander Skula | Stefan Van Damme |
Bugs and requests
wBlock
Reported bugs
1 issue- Sluggish Safari performance after installation on macOS
Requested features
1 request- Support for Chinese language interface
Font Size Decrease for Safari
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
wBlock
No in-app purchases
Font Size Decrease for Safari
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is wBlock free?
Is Font Size Decrease for Safari free?
Do wBlock or Font Size Decrease for Safari have ads?
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