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Purify vs uBlock Origin Lite
Both stand on ad blocking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid iPhone
Purify combines Safari filtering, website whitelists, and iCloud syncing on iOS devices. It is a paid, single-browser option with no free plan or trial, and its stated privacy disclosure is limited.
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uBlock Origin Lite provides free content blocking with optional rulesets and filter controls. Its stated compatibility limits matter for users expecting the same behavior as uBlock Origin.
Visit uBlock Origin LiteThe facts
| Purify | uBlock Origin Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | Extension, iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Purify: Block Ads and Tracking: $1.99, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | purify-app.com | github.com |
| On ad blocking software | #28 of 29 | #24 of 29 |
Purify: what it does well
- Blocks ads, tracking, and unwanted downloaded content
- Whitelists individual websites
- Syncs preferences and whitelists through iCloud
- Blocks scripts, fonts, comments, and social buttons
- Supports iPhone and iPad on iOS 10 or later
What to know first
- Safari is the only supported browser
- No free plan or free trial
- Apple lists no privacy-practice details
- The listed plan costs $1.99, paid once
uBlock Origin Lite: what it does well
- Free and open source.
- Blocks ads, trackers, miners, and other content.
- Includes an element picker and cookie-popup blocking.
- Users can choose reduced host permissions.
What to know first
- May be less effective against anti-content-blocker websites.
- May be less effective at preventing site breakage.
- Not an automatic replacement for uBlock Origin.
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