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Head-to-head · Safari Extensions

AdGuard vs Amplosion

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score AdGuard #1 in Safari Extensions 8.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit AdGuard
Amplosion #8 in Safari Extensions 6.7/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit 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 ↗
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 Email
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • Works only on iOS
  • Requires a paid purchase
  • Widgets, alternative icons and a mini-game are secondary to its core task
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…

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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…

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  1. AdGuardSafari Extensions 8.8Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. AmplosionSafari Extensions 6.7Paid

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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