Tab Blocker vs CatchU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
CatchU
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Tired of arguing over small things? Dirty dishes left unwashed, socks scattered everywhere, late-night gaming sessions… You’ve said it a million times, but nothing changes. CatchU: Solve all those tiny daily conflicts with “fun fines”. Snap Evidence See messy socks? Take a photo and automatically generate a fine. Issue Fines Instantly Example: “Messy socks ×1 Fine: $5” Scan & Pay Attach a payment QR code Fine goes directly to the fund (or a shared household/roommate kitty). Share with Them Send it over and let them scan to acknowledge the fine. Perfect for: Couples – Avoid fights but still correct bad habits Roommates – Trash not taken out, too much noise Families – Kids procrastinating, not doing chores Office – Late arrivals, slacking off It’s not about the money It’s about making small annoyances taken seriously. A little humor + a little ritual = goodbye daily friction!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tab Blocker at none against CatchU's 1. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. CatchU sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tab Blocker asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Tab Blocker | CatchU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brandon Tingey | 乐 王 |
In-app purchases
Tab Blocker
No in-app purchases
CatchU
- Pro Unlock - Unlimited Citations$1.99









