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Cookie vs Hush

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Cookie

8.0
Security & Privacy

Protection from tracking and online profiling

Hush

8.0
Security & Privacy

Block nags to accept cookies and privacy invasive tracking in Safari

Metric Cookie Hush
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 10 21
90-day Installs 26 63
365-day Installs 251 354
Version 8.6.5 1.0
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars — 3.6K
GitHub Forks — 100
Open Issues — 149
License — MIT
Language — JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit — 7mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

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

Hush

Hush is a Safari extension that blocks annoying cookie consent pop-ups and privacy trackers, offering a seamless browsing experience. It's simple yet effective, ideal for users who value privacy and want to avoid intrusive ads.

Blocks cookie consent pop-ups and privacy trackers in Safari.

Pros

  • + Simple and effective solution for blocking privacy trackers and ads.
  • + Open-source with active community contributions.
  • + Easily integrates with Safari for a seamless experience.

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality, requiring manual checks.
  • - No whitelisting feature for selective blocking.