Comparison

Tab Blocker vs ZeroAds

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

Head to head
About

Tab Blocker

This utility prevents websites from automatically opening unwanted new tabs in Safari. Users can selectively enable blocking on a per-site basis, ensuring a cleaner browsing experience without tab explosions or lost navigation.

Highlights
  • Blocks unwanted new tabs in Safari
  • Per-site control for blocking
  • Local storage for preferences
  • No servers, accounts, or analytics
  • Simple setup via Safari settings
  • Lightweight and no battery drain
Features
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Tab Blocker stops websites from opening unwanted new tabs in Safari. You choose which sites it's active on — it does nothing until you say so. You stay on the page you're reading. No tab explosions. No hunting through a stack of tabs to find where you were. PER-SITE CONTROL Tab Blocker doesn't blanket-block everything. You decide exactly which sites need it: 1. Visit any website in Safari 2. Tap the extension icon 3. Toggle blocking on for that site 4. Reload the page — done Your preferences are saved automatically. Toggle sites off just as easily, or manage your full list from the extension popup. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Tab Blocker has no servers, no accounts, no analytics. Your enabled-sites list is stored locally on your device using Safari's extension storage. Nothing leaves your phone. We can't see what you browse, and we don't want to. SIMPLE SETUP 1. Install Tab Blocker 2. Go to Settings → Safari → Extensions → Tab Blocker 3. Toggle it on and set permissions 4. That's it — use the extension icon in Safari to control any site PERFECT FOR - News sites that open articles in new tabs - Streaming sites with aggressive ad redirects - Shopping sites that spawn popups on every click - Any site that doesn't respect your browsing experience Built as a native Safari Web Extension. Lightweight. No background processes. No battery drain.

About

ZeroAds

Features
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Ads keep hijacking your browser. Some sites hide real links and force your browser to open ads, jump pages, or launch ad apps. Full-screen popups block the page and trick you into tapping ad links. ZeroAds keeps you on the page. Turn it on and stay where you are. Tap an ad link? Nothing happens. No redirects, no forced app opens, no popups. Use Cases: • Read news without ad interruptions • Browse ad-heavy pages cleanly • View content on pages with hidden ad links • Watch videos or listen to music on pages that force-open new ads How to Use: 1. Browse normally — ZeroAds is a browser. Just open any page. By default, you can navigate freely from google.com. 2. Turn the shield on — Want to stay on a page and block ad navigation? Tap the shield to lock it. 3. Open a new page — Create a new tab or turn off the shield to navigate freely again.

Screenshots

Tab Blocker4 screens
ZeroAds3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tab Blocker at 16.0 against ZeroAds'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

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 · 9 level
Tab Blocker versus ZeroAds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTab BlockerZeroAds
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB12 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBrandon TingeyHuy Le

In-app purchases

None

Tab Blocker

No in-app purchases

None

ZeroAds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tab Blocker free?
Tab Blocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZeroAds free?
ZeroAds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tab Blocker or ZeroAds have ads?
Neither Tab Blocker nor ZeroAds shows ads.

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