WebClean vs NasScale
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Ad blocking for Safari
- Pop-up and tracker cleanup
- Tap to hide elements
- Website dark mode
- Privacy-focused local processing
- Shortcuts integration
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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.
NasScale
Access and manage your Synology NAS remotely from your iPhone. Control files, media playback, and self-hosted services with built-in secure connectivity.
- 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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. WebClean sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NasScale asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WebClean | NasScale |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 献慧 陈 | 贺 黄 |
Customer experience
WebClean
NasScale
In-app purchases
WebClean
- Pro Lifetime$2.99
NasScale
No in-app purchases







