Tab Blocker vs Pocket MCP
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.
Pocket MCP
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PocketMCP — Your AI assistant with built-in file management tools. Connect your own API key from major providers. POWERFUL FILE TOOLS The AI can read, write, and edit files directly inside the app's secure sandbox. Ask it to draft a document, generate a config file, or rework an existing file — then export the result to any app with a single tap. FILE BROWSER Every conversation has its own workspace folder. Browse all generated and imported files, preview their contents, and share them to your Mac, cloud storage, or any other platform to run or use however you like. BRING YOUR OWN KEY Works with 9+ providers out of the box. Supports custom base URLs for proxies and self-hosted endpoints. Switch models freely within any provider. PRIVACY FIRST API keys are stored in the iOS Keychain, never transmitted to anyone other than the provider you choose. Conversations stay on your device. FEATURES AT A GLANCE • Multi-provider • Read, write, and edit files in a sandboxed workspace • Attach files or entire folders to any conversation • Import data files (CSV, JSON, PDF, and more) as context • Export generated files to other apps or platforms • Persistent conversation history • Customizable system prompt • Automatic context compression for long conversations • iPad and iPhone support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tab Blocker at none against Pocket MCP's 1. Tab Blocker also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). 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
Both are free to download. Pocket MCP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tab Blocker asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Tab Blocker | Pocket MCP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brandon Tingey | Jiangsu Mingbin Jingzhi Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
Tab Blocker
No in-app purchases
Pocket MCP
- Pro Unlock$14.99









