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BlockBear vs uBlock
Both stand on ad blockers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan ExtensioniPhone
BlockBear focuses on Safari content blocking for older and newer compatible Apple mobile devices. Its one-time purchase and continuing list updates are useful, but browser coverage is limited to Safari.
Visit BlockBear Free plan ExtensionWebWindows
Choose uBlock if you want a free, open-source ad blocker that starts working after installation in Chrome or Edge. Look elsewhere if you need custom filter lists or an element picker, which are unavailable.
Visit uBlockThe facts
| BlockBear | uBlock | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, iPhone | Extension, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | BlockBear | uBlock |
| Website | blockbear.com | ublock.org |
| On ad blockers | #35 of 48 | #31 of 48 |
BlockBear: what it does well
- Blocks ads and online tracking
- Optional social-button blocking
- Website whitelist and Safari extension
- Continued list updates included
- Supports iPhone and iPad
What to know first
- Safari only
- Requires iOS 9 and 64-bit hardware
- Developer privacy disclosure is unverified by Apple
- Feedback responses may not be timely
uBlock: what it does well
- Free, open-source ad blocker linked to GPLv3.
- Automatically blocks ads, pop-ups, and trackers.
- Activates on installation and is designed to need little customization.
- Can be paused or disabled on specific sites.
- Support is available through a form and email.
What to know first
- Device coverage is browser-only.
- Custom filter lists and an element picker are unavailable.
- The extension collects anonymous usage information and uses analytics and error reporting.
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