Comparison

TabGuard vs NomadPad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Block popup windows
  • Block new tab links
  • Block popunders
  • Three protection modes
  • Site-specific rules
  • Real-time notifications
  • Block history
Features
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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!

About

NomadPad

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NomadPad turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Just scan a QR code to pair. Then control your Mac's cursor and keyboard right from your device. KEY FEATURES - Instant QR code pairing - Low-latency local network communication (no cloud) - Multi-touch trackpad view - Full keyboard view - Spaces switching, Command+Tab, arrow keys and more - Dark mode support REQUIREMENTS - NomadPadRemote: iOS 26 or later (iPhone / iPad) - NomadPadServer: macOS 14 Sonoma or later (Apple Silicon / Intel) - Both devices on the same Wi-Fi network The macOS companion app, NomadPadServer, is free and available on GitHub. You can download it directly from the app's settings or onboarding screen. PERFECT FOR - Controlling your Mac from a couch, bed, or across the room - Using your iPhone as a remote during presentations - Traveling without a Bluetooth trackpad or keyboard SUBSCRIPTION - Monthly plan Subscriptions are managed through your Apple ID. You can turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. PRIVACY NomadPad does not collect any personal data on a server. No analytics SDKs, no ad SDKs, no user accounts, no cloud storage. Communication is limited to your Mac on the same Wi-Fi network. SUPPORT - Email: support@r1ca18.dev - Support: https://r1ca18.dev/products/nomadpad/support Terms of Use: https://r1ca18.dev/products/nomadpad/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://r1ca18.dev/products/nomadpad/privacy-policy

Screenshots

TabGuard4 screens
NomadPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TabGuard at none against NomadPad's 1. TabGuard also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NomadPad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. TabGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
TabGuard versus NomadPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabGuardNomadPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAXWELL PAUL VAGLICAyamaguchi ryo

In-app purchases

None

TabGuard

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NomadPad

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is TabGuard free?
TabGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NomadPad free?
NomadPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TabGuard or NomadPad have ads?
Neither TabGuard nor NomadPad shows ads.

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