Hard Refresh vs JavaScript Blocker for Safari
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hard Refresh
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Hard Refresh gives you full control over your browsing data with one tap. A regular reload doesn't always cut it. Cached files, stale cookies, and lingering service workers can cause websites to behave incorrectly. Hard Refresh lets you clear it all and force a clean reload — no need to dig through settings. FEATURES • Full Refresh — Clear all site data (cache, cookies, storage, service workers) and reload the page in one tap • Service Workers — Unregister and clear service workers for the current site • Local Storage — Clear localStorage and sessionStorage data • Cookies — Delete all cookies for the current site PERFECT FOR • Web developers testing changes on real devices • Troubleshooting broken or outdated websites • Clearing stuck login sessions • Fixing sites that won't show the latest content PRIVACY FIRST Hard Refresh works entirely on-device. No data is collected, stored, or transmitted. No analytics, no tracking, no third-party services.
JavaScript Blocker for Safari
Gain granular control over website scripts with this Safari extension. Block JavaScript on specific pages, entire domains, or all sites for enhanced privacy and fewer distractions. Easily whitelist trusted sites to maintain functionality.
- Block JavaScript on current page
- Block JavaScript on domain
- Block JavaScript on all websites
- Whitelist trusted domains
- Block inline scripts
- One-tap toggle control
- Privacy-first design
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JavaScript Blocker for Safari is a Safari extension that gives you simple, powerful control over website scripts. Block JavaScript on the current page, across an entire domain, or on all websites to browse with more control, fewer distractions, and added privacy. You can also whitelist trusted sites so they stay allowed when blocking is enabled globally. · Block JavaScript on Current Page: Disables JavaScript on the exact page you are visiting. · Block JavaScript on Domain: Turns off JavaScript across the current website domain. · Block JavaScript on All Websites: Apply JavaScript blocking across all sites at once. · Whitelist Trusted Domains: Keep selected domains allowed when blocking all websites is enabled. · Block Inline Scripts Too: Prevents inline JavaScript and event-based scripts from running. · One-Tap Toggle Control: Enable or disable blocking instantly from the extension popup. · Privacy-first design: No data collection, tracking, or logging, your browsing stays completely private. · Multilingual support: Use the extension in multiple languages for a globally friendly experience. · Clean, user-friendly UI: Enjoy a streamlined design that integrates smoothly into your workflow. · Seamless Safari integration: Built to work flawlessly across Safari on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Hard Refresh at #34 against JavaScript Blocker for Safari's unranked. Hard Refresh also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99). JavaScript Blocker for Safari's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Hard Refresh costs $1.99 and JavaScript Blocker for Safari $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Hard Refresh | JavaScript Blocker for Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #34 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Albuquerque de Matos, Unipessoal, LDA | Alfredo Grassau |
In-app purchases
Hard Refresh
No in-app purchases
JavaScript Blocker for Safari
No in-app purchases
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