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Cookie vs BlockBlock
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Cookie
8.0Protection from tracking and online profiling
BlockBlock
8.0Monitors common persistence locations
| Metric | Cookie | BlockBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Security & Privacy |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 10 | 280 |
| 90-day Installs | 26 | 644 |
| 365-day Installs | 251 | 2.7K |
| Version | 8.6.5 | 2.5.2 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 765 |
| GitHub Forks | — | 47 |
| Open Issues | — | 44 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Sep 19, 2015 |
Reviews
Cookie
Cookie is a privacy-focused app that protects users from online tracking and profiling. It blocks trackers and prevents cross-site tracking, offering robust privacy protection for users concerned about their digital footprint.
Blocks trackers and cookies to prevent online tracking and profiling.
Pros
- + Effective at blocking trackers and enhancing privacy
- + User-friendly interface and easy to use
- + Compatible with all major browsers
Cons
- - Only available for macOS
- - Does not support first-party cookies
BlockBlock
BlockBlock uniquely monitors macOS persistence locations to alert users of unauthorized changes, offering a security layer for those concerned about unwanted background processes and login items.
Monitors common persistence locations on macOS to alert users when apps attempt to add persistent components.
Pros
- + Provides alerts on persistent component additions.
- + Monitors login and background items effectively.
- + Open-source with active development and community support.
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality.
- - Historical issues, though resolved, suggest potential for future bugs.