Head-to-head · Safari Extensions
Hyperweb vs Ka-Block!
Hyperweb leads on 0 checks, Ka-Block! 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 scoreHyperweb · 7.8/10
- Free planboth
Hyperweb scores higher on our rubric for safari extensions: 7.8 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Hyperweb is the better fit for iPhone users who want free Safari enhancements. Ka-Block! is the better fit for privacy-minded users who prefer a free open-source blocker.
- Hyperweb fits best
iPhone users who want free Safari enhancements
- Ka-Block! fits best
Privacy-minded users who prefer a free open-source blocker
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Side by side
| Feature | Hyperweb 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | Ka-Block! 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Safari Extensions | #4 in Safari Extensions |
| Best for | iPhone users who want free Safari enhancements | Privacy-minded users who prefer a free open-source blocker |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | iOS | macOS, iOS |
| Features Hyperweb 1/4 · Ka-Block! 1/4 | ||
| Content blocking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Sync available | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| App Store listing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Open source | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Supported devices | Iphone | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | 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… Read the review → |
Ka-Block! is a free, open-source Safari content blocker for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It is aimed at solo users and small teams that want a straightforward way to block advertising domains and tracking scripts in Safari. The Free plan… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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.
Ka-Block! — where it wins
- Blocks advertising domains and tracking scripts
- Makes zero network connections
- Open-source implementation for iOS and macOS
Where it doesn't
- No custom filter lists
- Filter updates arrive with new extension versions
- Supports Safari only
- Hyperweb7.8/10 · Free plan
A free iPhone Safari extension that combines content controls with custom enhancements.
Visit HyperwebFull verdict → - Ka-Block!7.6/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Safari blocker with no network connections and curated filters.
Visit Ka-Block!Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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