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Head-to-head · Safari Extensions

AdGuard vs Hyperweb

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 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
Hyperweb #3 in Safari Extensions 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Hyperweb

AdGuard leads on 0 checks, Hyperweb on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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 planboth
  • Free trialonly AdGuard
  • Most featuresHyperweb · 1 of 4

AdGuard scores higher on our rubric for safari extensions: 8.8 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

AdGuard is the better fit for people wanting broad ad and tracker protection. Hyperweb is the better fit for iPhone users who want free Safari enhancements.

  • AdGuard fits best

    People wanting broad ad and tracker protection

  • Hyperweb fits best

    iPhone users who want free Safari enhancements

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Side by side

Feature AdGuard 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Hyperweb 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.8
Ranking #1 in Safari Extensions #3 in Safari Extensions
Best for People wanting broad ad and tracker protection iPhone users who want free Safari enhancements
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
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
Features AdGuard 0/4 · Hyperweb 1/4
Content blocking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Sync available Not checked yet Not checked yet
App Store listing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Open source — Not checked yet
Specs
Supported devices Not checked yet Iphone
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
  • Blocks content and handles popups and cookie notices.
  • Adds website dark mode and lets you change Safari’s default search engine.
  • Supports custom CSS, JavaScript, and if-then enhancements.
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
  • Listed for iPhone only, not desktop Safari or other platforms.
  • Custom CSS and JavaScript injection may be more than casual users need.
  • Availability through the linked App Store listing is uncertain.
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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Hyperweb brings several Safari customization tools together in an iPhone extension. It is aimed at iPhone users who want to adjust how websites behave and look without paying for the features described in its guide. Alongside content…

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  1. AdGuardSafari Extensions 8.8Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. HyperwebSafari Extensions 7.8Free plan

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

  • Hyperweb — where it wins

    • Blocks content and handles popups and cookie notices.
    • Adds website dark mode and lets you change Safari’s default search engine.
    • Supports custom CSS, JavaScript, and if-then enhancements.

    Where it doesn't

    • Listed for iPhone only, not desktop Safari or other platforms.
    • Custom CSS and JavaScript injection may be more than casual users need.
    • Availability through the linked App Store listing is uncertain.
  • 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 →
  • Hyperweb7.8/10 · Free plan

    A free iPhone Safari extension that combines content controls with custom enhancements.

    Visit HyperwebFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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