# wBlock vs TabGuard

The clearest difference is ratings volume: wBlock at 175 against TabGuard's 1. wBlock also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). TabGuard's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TabGuard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: wBlock has 175 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | wBlock | TabGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wblock-ad-blocker-for-safari/id6746388723/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabguard/id6756740309/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **175** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Skula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788935163) | [MAXWELL PAUL VAGLICA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862349941) |

## What reviewers say

### wBlock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wblock-ad-blocker-for-safari/id6746388723)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Lightweight and resource-friendly
- 🔒 Open-source and secure
- 💡 Highly customizable
- 👍 Excellent ad blocking performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues on macOS

**Reported bugs**

- Sluggish Safari performance after installation on macOS

**Requested features**

- Support for Chinese language interface


### TabGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabguard/id6756740309)

Take back control of your browsing experience. This tool blocks annoying popups, unwanted new tabs, and sneaky redirect tricks in Safari. Choose from multiple protection modes or set site-specific rules for a cleaner, more focused browsing session.

**Highlights:** Block popup windows, Block new tab links, Block popunders, Three protection modes, Site-specific rules, Real-time notifications, Block history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is wBlock free?

wBlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TabGuard free?

TabGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, wBlock or TabGuard?

TabGuard is rated higher. wBlock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while TabGuard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do wBlock or TabGuard have ads?

Neither wBlock nor TabGuard shows ads.

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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.*