Pop Up Blocker + vs TabGuard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pop Up Blocker +
This utility app enhances web browsing by automatically blocking annoying pop-ups, redirects, and intrusive overlays. It offers customizable rules, browsing reports, and an intuitive interface for a faster, safer, and distraction-free online experience on phones and tablets.
- Blocks pop-ups and redirects
- Customizable block rules
- Browsing reports
- Ad-free browsing (premium)
- Multi-device support (premium)
- Sleek interface
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Our application is a powerful Pop-Up Blocker that enhances your web browsing experience. Designed to keep your surfing safe, fast, and distraction-free, it automatically blocks annoying pop-ups, redirects, and intrusive overlays. Easily enable protection, manage allowed and blocked sites, and enjoy faster page loading with a sleek interface optimized for phones and tablets. Features like customizable block rules, browsing reports, and intuitive controls ensure a smooth, secure, and seamless online experience. Unlock advanced features—like custom blocklists, ad-free browsing, and multi-device support—with a premium subscription. Subscription auto-renews until canceled. Manage or cancel anytime in your device settings. Privacy Policy: https://fuchsia-point-328.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2868f8cf611780b983c9ecbcda2d7c6f Terms of use: https://fuchsia-point-328.notion.site/Terms-of-use-2868f8cf6117803a98c3c6d02eea129d
TabGuard
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.
- Block popup windows
- Block new tab links
- Block popunders
- Three protection modes
- Site-specific rules
- Real-time notifications
- Block history
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Take back control of your Safari tabs! TabGuard blocks annoying popups and unwanted new tabs while you browse. Tired of websites opening random tabs when you click anything? TabGuard is a powerful Safari extension that stops websites from hijacking your browsing experience with unwanted popups, new tab links, and sneaky redirect tricks. ----------------------------------- WHY TABGUARD? Every day, websites try to force open new tabs, spawn popup windows, and redirect you to ads. TabGuard puts you back in control — block everything, allow trusted sites, or let Smart Mode decide automatically. ----------------------------------- KEY FEATURES ◉ BLOCK POPUP WINDOWS Stop sites from using window.open() to spawn unwanted popup windows in your face. ◉ BLOCK NEW TAB LINKS Prevent links from forcing new tabs to open. Keep browsing in your current tab. ◉ BLOCK POPUNDERS Stop sneaky scripts that try to open tabs behind your current window. ◉ THREE PROTECTION MODES • Block All — Maximum protection, blocks everything • Smart Mode — Allows your clicks, blocks scripts • Allow All — Disable protection when needed ◉ SITE-SPECIFIC RULES Whitelist sites you trust to allow their popups. Blacklist annoying sites to always block them. ◉ REAL-TIME NOTIFICATIONS See exactly what's being blocked with elegant on-page notifications. ◉ BLOCK HISTORY Track everything TabGuard blocks. See which sites are the worst offenders. ◉ INSTANT SYNC Settings sync instantly between the app and Safari extension. ----------------------------------- PERFECT FOR • Stopping ad popups on streaming sites • Preventing shopping sites from opening new tabs • Blocking redirect chains on sketchy sites • Keeping your browsing focused and clean • Protecting yourself from popup spam ----------------------------------- SMART MODE Don't want to block everything? Smart Mode intelligently distinguishes between: • YOUR clicks — allowed (you meant to do that) • Script-triggered popups — blocked (the site is being annoying) It's the perfect balance between protection and usability. ----------------------------------- EASY SETUP 1. Install TabGuard 2. Open Safari Settings → Extensions 3. Enable TabGuard Extension 4. Done! You're protected. ----------------------------------- PRIVACY FIRST TabGuard processes everything locally on your device. No data collection, no tracking, no accounts required. Your browsing stays private. ----------------------------------- Download TabGuard today and browse without interruptions!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TabGuard at 3.0 against Pop Up Blocker +'s 1.0. TabGuard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Pop Up Blocker + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. TabGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.
TabGuard holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | Pop Up Blocker + | TabGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 507 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | greg drilk | MAXWELL PAUL VAGLICA |
Customer experience
Pop Up Blocker +
TabGuard
In-app purchases
Pop Up Blocker +
- ViceVoid (weekly standart)$3.997 Days
- ViceVoid (weekly trial)3 Days trial$3.997 Days
TabGuard
No in-app purchases
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