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

Enhance your Safari browsing experience by blocking ads, trackers, and annoying pop-ups. Apply dark mode or eye-care styles to websites locally, without routing your traffic through external servers. Offers a one-time purchase for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Blocks ads and trackers locally
  • Hides page annoyances like pop-ups
  • Applies dark mode to websites
  • Offers eye-care styles
  • Per-site exceptions for blocking
  • Local statistics and trend tracking
Features
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Make Safari feel clean. WebClean uses Safari's content-blocking and extension APIs to reduce known ads and trackers, hide selected page annoyances, and add dark or eye-care styles without routing your traffic through a server. One-time purchase. No subscription. FEATURES - Local Safari rules for known ad and tracker domains - Optional cleanup for pop-ups, cookie banners, and open-in-app prompts - Dark mode for websites - Separate per-site exceptions for blocking and website styles - Local category counts and a seven-day trend - A clear setup guide with content-blocker status checking - Safe defaults and one-tap recovery through the allowlist PRO (ONE-TIME UNLOCK) - Unlimited blocking allowlist (free allows 3) - Custom eye-care brightness, contrast, and warmth - Full tracker rules and deep annoyance cleanup - Blocking presets and per-site block, allow, or clutter rules - Conservative YouTube player cleanup - Import personal filter lists stored only on this device - iCloud preference sync; imported list contents do not sync PRIVACY WebClean does not collect browsing data, log visited sites, or proxy network traffic. Settings and statistics stay on your device; eligible Pro preferences can sync through your private iCloud key-value store. No account, ad SDK, or tracking SDK is required. WebClean is a Safari content blocker and web enhancer, not a VPN. Results vary by website, and the app does not bypass login, subscription, paywall, DRM, or server-side content 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 1, 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 1, 2026 and NasScale on October 31, 2026.

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