One Sec is a browser extension designed to help you manage your time online by introducing a brief pause before accessing distracting websites. | Urban VPN Proxy offers a free VPN service with additional integrated functions such as adblocking. There are only concerns about the comprehensive data collection. | |
Key Features A summary of the most important features offered by each extension. |
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Our Rating Tooltivity's expert review score for each extension, based on hands-on testing and research. | 8.9 Winner in this category | 7.4 |
Total users Total active users across all major browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. | 25,121 | 6,463,814 Winner in this category |
Total ratings Total number of user ratings received across all supported browsers. | 1,024 | 56,408 Winner in this category |
Average rating Average user rating across all browsers, calculated from available store ratings. | 4.8 ⭐ Winner in this category | 4.4 ⭐ |
Entry Level Price The minimum price required to start using the extension. "Free" means a free tier is available. | Free | Free |
Chrome User rating and stats for the extension on Chrome browser. | ![]() 4.9 4.86 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 20.0K+Users Winner in this category | ![]() 4.7 4.63 Average Chrome Web Store rating from the last 100 reviews 5.0M+Users |
Edge User rating and stats for the extension on Edge browser. | ![]() 4.9 4.86 Average Microsoft Edge Store rating from the last 100 reviews 3.6K+Users Winner in this category | ![]() 4.4 4.05 Average Microsoft Edge Store rating from the last 100 reviews 1.3M+Users |
Firefox User rating and stats for the extension on Firefox browser. | ![]() 4.8 4.74 Average Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Store rating from the last 100 reviews 1.5K+Users Winner in this category | ![]() 4.2 3.86 Average Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Store rating from the last 100 reviews 154.7K+Users |
Safari User rating and stats for the extension on Safari browser. | - | - |
Features Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Features' aspect of each extension. | 7.5 The core function that One Sec uses to make users more productive is a pause before opening the website. When I open websites I have defined, such as Twitter, a gray page with a countdown appears. During this period, I was reminded that I didn't want to spend so much time on Twitter and asked myself whether this was intentional or just a reflex out of boredom.
| 8.0 Several features are included in the free Urban VPN Proxy. The most obvious is IP address masking, which allows VPN access to servers in over 80 countries. ![]() An adblocking function is also integrated as an add-on, which reduces unwanted advertising while surfing and also protects against mining websites. ![]() However, advanced security features such as a kill switch or multi-hop connections, which are available in some premium VPNs, are missing here, probably due to the free version. Winner in this category |
Performance Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Performance' aspect of each extension. | 9.5 In our test, we did not notice any delays or slowdowns due to the extension. Winner in this category | 5.5 The performance of Urban VPN Proxy was good at the beginning of the tests, the connection speed and server availability were also okay, but could be even better in our tests. Especially at peak times, when the server load is high, you notice a sharp drop in speed. |
Design Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Design' aspect of each extension. | 8.0 The user interface is clean and minimalist, and this also applies to the setup and settings. The extension offers an effective use of visual elements for taking a break by displaying a preset screen with a countdown. There would be potential for improvement here if the screen could be customized. Winner in this category | 8.0 The design of Urban VPN Proxy is clear and simple. Every user is immediately shown the basic functions and these can be switched on and off directly as required. Winner in this category |
Value for Money Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Value for Money' aspect of each extension. | 9.2 The browser extension is completely free of charge. However, you only get a small number of functions. For anyone who only needs the basic function, this is unbeatable value for money. OneSec also offers an app with additional functions. At $4.99/month or $49.99/year, it also has a good price-performance ratio. Winner in this category | 8.0 Urban VPN Proxy is free and has a good price-performance ratio. With access to over 530 servers without a subscription fee, it's perfect for any basic user. You also get additional functions such as adblocking for free. However, it should be noted and clear to everyone that you “pay” for the use by saving your tracked data through the extension. |
Ease of Use Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Ease of Use' aspect of each extension. | 9.5 The installation process was quick and straightforward. This also includes the setup, which is very intuitive with clear step-by-step instructions. Everything is also well explained in the settings menu afterward, so everyone should be able to find their way around. ![]() Winner in this category | 9.0 Urban VPN Proxy is a very easy-to-use tool overall. The installation process is quick and uncomplicated, and you can start establishing a VPN connection immediately after installation. Every user should have no problems with it, only the performance problems can cause some users to despair. |
Security & Privacy Tooltivity's expert score for the 'Security & Privacy' aspect of each extension. | 9.5 Data usage is described transparently in the privacy policy, which places great value on user privacy. Winner in this category | 6.0 Urban VPN Proxy offers basic encryption according to OpenVPN standards. Due to the VPN function, you initially browse the websites anonymously. At the same time, however, the service collects precisely this web browsing data for itself. The data is collected in an anonymized format. The browser extension also lacks a clear no-logs policy and other advanced security functions, which also affects the rating in this category. |
Conclusion A summary of our findings and final thoughts for each extension. | One Sec is a tool that encourages mindful browsing by introducing a pause every time you want to access a distracting website. | Urban VPN Proxy is a perfect choice for those looking for a free VPN service with basic features.
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Our Recommendation | In our comparison between one sec and Urban VPN Proxy, one sec came out on top, scoring 8.9. Urban VPN Proxy is the most widely used, with over 6 million users and 56k+ reviews, but one sec outperformed it in our review. User reviews for one sec reflect our findings, while we rate Urban VPN Proxy lower than users do. Notably, one sec has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.85, which supports its strong performance in our review. There are some noticeable differences between these extensions, so it's worth considering your priorities and the details below.
If you want a quick recommendation, one sec is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you. |