Head-to-head · Safari Extensions
AdGuard vs Amplosion
AdGuard leads on 1 check, Amplosion on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAdGuard · 8.8/10
- Free planonly AdGuard
- Free trialonly AdGuard
- Most featuresAmplosion · 2 of 4
AdGuard scores higher on our rubric for safari extensions: 8.8 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
AdGuard offers free plan; Amplosion doesn't. Amplosion offers open source; AdGuard doesn't.
AdGuard is the better fit for people wanting broad ad and tracker protection. Amplosion is the better fit for iPhone users who want AMP links redirected.
- AdGuard fits best
People wanting broad ad and tracker protection
- Amplosion fits best
iPhone users who want AMP links redirected
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Side by side
| Feature | AdGuard 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Amplosion 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in Safari Extensions | #8 in Safari Extensions |
| Best for | People wanting broad ad and tracker protection | iPhone users who want AMP links redirected |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | iOS |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo |
| Features AdGuard 0/4 · Amplosion 2/4 | ||
| Content blocking | Not checked yet | — |
| Sync available | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| App Store listing | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Open source | — | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Supported devices | Not checked yet | Multiple |
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| Our verdict | AdGuard combines ad blocking and internet filtering for people who want protection beyond a single browser. Its desktop and mobile apps can block ads and tracking requests in browsers and applications, while its browser extensions focus on… Read the review → |
Amplosion is an iOS Safari extension that redirects AMP pages to their canonical website URLs as pages load. It is aimed at iPhone users who want regular website versions instead of AMP pages, while keeping the option to allow AMP on… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
AdGuard — where it wins
- Blocks ads and trackers in browsers and applications
- Supports custom filter lists, user rules, and manual element blocking
- Offers desktop and mobile coverage, including AdGuard Mini for Mac
Where it doesn't
- Safari support is through AdGuard Mini for Mac, not the standard extension
- Paid licenses add device coverage, with Personal covering up to 3 devices
- Some users may prefer a browser-only blocker to a wider filtering product
Amplosion — where it wins
- Redirects AMP pages to their canonical website URLs
- Lets selected websites keep AMP pages enabled
- Shows activation counts in the app and home-screen widgets
Where it doesn't
- Works only on iOS
- Requires a paid purchase
- Widgets, alternative icons and a mini-game are secondary to its core task
- AdGuard8.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad blocker with custom filters and device-wide coverage across desktop and mobile.
Visit AdGuardFull verdict → - Amplosion6.7/10 · Paid
A focused iOS Safari extension for redirecting AMP pages, with site-level allowlisting.
Visit AmplosionFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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