1Blocker vs Vinegar

1Blocker8.5Visit Vinegar7.2Visit

Higher score 1Blocker #2 in Safari Extensions 8.5/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit 1Blocker

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Vinegar #6 in Safari Extensions 7.2/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Vinegar

• 1Blocker fits best

  Safari users wanting customizable blocking on Apple devices

• Vinegar fits best

  Safari users who watch YouTube on Apple devices

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Side by side

Feature	1Blocker 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Vinegar 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	7.2
Ranking	#2 in Safari Extensions	#6 in Safari Extensions
Best for	Safari users wanting customizable blocking on Apple devices	Safari users who watch YouTube on Apple devices
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$14.99/yr	$1.99 one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Mobile
Platforms	macOS, iOS	iOS, macOS
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo
Features 1Blocker 0/4 · Vinegar 2/4
Content blocking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Sync available	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
App Store listing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Open source	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported devices	Not checked yet	Multiple
Our review
Pros	Blocks ads, trackers and cookie notices in Safari Supports custom rules, third-party filters and element hiding Covers macOS and iOS, including in-app tracker blocking on iOS	Removes in-video ads by replacing YouTube’s player Supports picture-in-picture and playback while switching tabs One-time purchase works across iPhone, iPad and Mac
Cons	Blocking filters are limited to Safari, not Chrome or Firefox The free version supports one top-level filter at a time Premium is required for multiple categories and background filter updates	Focused on YouTube playback rather than broader Safari tools Paid app with no free plan Available for iOS and macOS only
Our verdict	1Blocker is a content-blocking app for Safari on Apple devices, aimed at people who want to reduce ads, tracking, cookie notices and other page annoyances. It runs on macOS and iOS and supports Safari, rather than offering filters for… Read the review →	Vinegar replaces YouTube’s player in Safari with a minimal HTML video player. It is aimed at people who watch YouTube on iPhone, iPad or Mac and want playback features that are less tied to the standard YouTube player. The developer says… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 1Blocker — where it wins

  • Blocks ads, trackers and cookie notices in Safari
  • Supports custom rules, third-party filters and element hiding
  • Covers macOS and iOS, including in-app tracker blocking on iOS

  Where it doesn't

  • Blocking filters are limited to Safari, not Chrome or Firefox
  • The free version supports one top-level filter at a time
  • Premium is required for multiple categories and background filter updates

• Vinegar — where it wins

  • Removes in-video ads by replacing YouTube’s player
  • Supports picture-in-picture and playback while switching tabs
  • One-time purchase works across iPhone, iPad and Mac

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on YouTube playback rather than broader Safari tools
  • Paid app with no free plan
  • Available for iOS and macOS only

• 1Blocker8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  Blocks ads, trackers and cookie notices in Safari, with custom rules and filter imports.

  Visit 1BlockerFull verdict →
• Vinegar7.2/10 · Paid

  A focused Safari extension for ad-free YouTube playback, picture-in-picture and background listening.

  Visit VinegarFull verdict →