Comparison

WebClean vs NasScale

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

Head to head
About

WebClean

Block ads, pop-ups, trackers, and cookie banners in Safari across your Apple devices. It also offers a dark mode for websites and allows you to hide specific elements. All processing happens locally on your device for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Ad blocking for Safari
  • Pop-up and tracker cleanup
  • Tap to hide elements
  • Website dark mode
  • Privacy-focused local processing
  • Shortcuts integration
Features
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Block ads, pop-ups, trackers and cookie banners in Safari on iPhone, iPad and Mac, and turn any website dark. Everything runs on your device: no VPN, no proxy, no account. One-time purchase. No subscription. WHAT YOU GET - Ad blocker for Safari: local content-blocking rules for known ad and tracker domains - Pop-up, cookie banner and "open in app" cleanup you can switch on by category - Tap to hide: pick any annoying element on a page and it stays hidden on that site - Pause a site from the Safari toolbar when something breaks; turn blocking on or off with Shortcuts - Dark mode for websites that follows the system, keeps sites that are already dark, and keeps photos, video and emoji in their real colours - Separate allowlist for blocking and for page styles - Private statistics by category with a seven-day trend - Native iPhone, iPad and Mac apps with one purchase PRO (ONE-TIME UNLOCK) - Unlimited allowlist and tap-to-hide rules (free: 3 each) - Full tracker rules and deep annoyance cleanup - Blocking presets plus per-site block, allow and hide rules and site profiles - Eye-care brightness, contrast and warmth - Conservative YouTube player cleanup - Import filter lists (EasyList, EasyPrivacy and more) kept only on this device - iCloud sync for preferences; imported list contents never leave the device PRIVACY WebClean does not collect browsing data, log the sites you visit, or route traffic through a server. Statistics stay on your device. No ad or tracking SDK. WebClean is a Safari content blocker and web extension, not a VPN. Results vary by website. It does not bypass logins, subscriptions, paywalls, DRM or server-side restrictions.

About

NasScale

Access and manage your Synology NAS remotely from your iPhone. Control files, media playback, and self-hosted services with built-in secure connectivity.

Highlights
  • Remote Synology NAS connection
  • File browsing and management
  • File upload, download, and preview
  • Remote media playback
  • Self-hosted service integration
  • Download client management
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NasScale is an iPhone client for people who own their own NAS. With built-in Tailscale, you can reach Synology NAS devices on your Tailnet without installing a separate Tailscale app—manage files, transfers and downloads, play media remotely, and work with common packages and self-hosted services. What you can do: • Connect to Synology DSM and view system, storage, and package status • Browse and manage files via File Station, SMB, SFTP, or FTP • Upload, download, and preview files, and manage transfer tasks • Play media remotely (AVPlayer first, MPV when needed) • Optionally connect Immich, Jellyfin, and similar self-hosted services • Optionally manage qBittorrent, Aria2, Transmission, and similar download clients

Screenshots

WebClean4 screens
NasScale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WebClean at 5.0 against NasScale's 4.0. WebClean also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). NasScale's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. WebClean sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NasScale asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WebClean holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WebClean versus NasScale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebCleanNasScale
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB70 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer献慧 陈贺 黄

Customer experience

WebClean

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NasScale

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WebClean

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$2.99
None

NasScale

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WebClean free?
WebClean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NasScale free?
NasScale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WebClean or NasScale?
WebClean is rated higher. WebClean averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while NasScale averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WebClean or NasScale have ads?
Neither WebClean nor NasScale shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WebClean or NasScale?
WebClean ships an update weekly, and NasScale weekly. Most recently, WebClean was updated on November 5, 2026 and NasScale on October 31, 2026.

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