Comparison

TabGuard vs SCAtoPDF

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

SCAtoPDF

Features
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Fast conversion of multiple images into a single PDF! A simple and easy-to-use free app. Perfect for scanning documents, creating materials, and especially for generating files to upload to AI tools! [Just Select Images! Fast PDF Conversion] SCAtoPDF is an app that lets you combine multiple images from your photo library into one PDF file with just a few taps. ● Perfect for: - Scanning handwritten notes or documents for AI analysis and summarization. - Organizing scattered school handouts or business materials into a single PDF. - Saving and organizing receipts or photos. ● Key Features: - High-speed PDF conversion for multiple images. - Smart sorting by capture date or addition order (including Reverse Order!). - Flexible page settings: Choose between Fixed A4 size or Auto-fit to image size. - Fast sharing and saving immediately after conversion. ● Why Choose SCAtoPDF? - Simple and efficient UI with no clutter. - No login required. All features are free to use (ad-supported). - Privacy-focused: All image processing is done on your device. No data is sent to external servers. - Full multi-language support (English and Japanese).

Screenshots

TabGuard4 screens
SCAtoPDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TabGuard at none against SCAtoPDF's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TabGuard versus SCAtoPDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabGuardSCAtoPDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAXWELL PAUL VAGLICAMASAHIRO SAITO

In-app purchases

None

TabGuard

No in-app purchases

None

SCAtoPDF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TabGuard free?
TabGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SCAtoPDF free?
SCAtoPDF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TabGuard or SCAtoPDF have ads?
SCAtoPDF shows ads; TabGuard does not.

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