Compare Save to Pocket and AdBlocker Ultimate: Which Extension is the Best?

Save to Pocket is a browser extension that lets you save articles, videos, and more. With over 2 M+ users, it promises a cross-device reading experience for perfect organization. But does it deliver?
AdBlocker Ultimate is a powerful tool designed to block ads across various platforms. With millions of users and a high rating, it offers a seamless, ad-free browsing experience.
Key Features
  • One-Click Saving: Save articles, videos, and more with a single click.
  • Cross-Device Sync: Access your saved content across all your devices.
  • Tagging System: Organize your saved items with tags.
  • Clean Reading Environment: Enjoy a distraction-free space to read your saved content.
  • Pocket Premium: Offers additional features like custom fonts, a permanent library, and unlimited highlights.
  • Comprehensive Ad Blocking: Blocks ads on websites, YouTube, and social media platforms.
  • Additional Blocking: blocking all irritating in-page popups, cookie notices, and third-party widgets
  • Privacy Protection: Prevents tracking and enhances online privacy.
  • Customizable Filters: Allows users to customize their ad-blocking preferences.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Easy to navigate and set up.
  • Regular Updates: Keeps up with new ad technologies to ensure effective blocking.
Our Rating
7.4
8.9
Total users
2,000,000
3,105,395
Total ratings
7,810
90,243
Average rating
4.2 ⭐
4.8 ⭐
Entry Level PriceFreeFree
Chrome
Chrome Web Store logo
4.2
3.34
7.8K+ ratings
2.0M+Users
Chrome Web Store logo
4.8
4.40
60.3K+ ratings
1.0M+Users
Edge
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Microsoft Edge Store logo
4.7
4.51
3.2K+ ratings
719.6K+Users
Firefox
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Mozilla Firefox Add-ons Store logo
4.8
4.85
26.7K+ ratings
1.4M+Users
Safari
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Features
7.2

Save to Pocket offers a range of useful functions.
The standard is that of saving websites with one click and subsequent cross-device synchronization. This worked almost in real-time in the test and is a strong advantage of the tool.

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The tagging system is particularly helpful for anyone who wants to organize and find their tags. This did not always work perfectly in the test. Sometimes websites were tagged, but these did not appear in the search with a unique search term.

search

Compared to competitors such as Web-Highlights, the highlighting function is only possible after saving a website in the pocket and then searching there. It is not possible to highlight directly on the website.

highlight
9.3

AdBlocker Ultimate offers a wide range of features that effectively block ads on websites, YouTube and social media platforms.

Ad Blocking:
Ads are prevented on various platforms, both on the website and as pop-ups. There are other additional functions here, such as blocking all irritating in-page popups, cookie notices and third-party widgets, which substantially decrease page loading times.

Settings

The settings can also be used to remove only country-specific advertising and a whitelist can be added.

Privacy Filter
Blocks an extensive list of various online trackers, counters and web analytics tools. Based on the EasyList Privacy list and upgraded by our team. Additionally you can use the Fanboy's Social Blocking List which Removes social media integration.

privacy

Security:
The Security Filter automatically blocks all malicious domains.

The listed filters can all be switched on and off separately and individually.

Performance
6.0

The extension works when saving and synchronizing content on different devices. This happens almost in real-time.
However, there are performance problems with the login process, where the tab is closed on the first attempt without a login. It worked on the second attempt. There are many reports of problems with the login process in the reviews.
Searching for tags also did not work properly, 4 pages were tagged with “Web Clipper”, when searching for it only 2 pages were displayed again.

9.0

During our test, AdBlocker Ultimate did not experience any performance issues. Ad blocking worked flawlessly on all platforms tested, so there were no disruptions to websites caused by advertising.

Design
8.0

The extension has a clear and intuitive design. The distraction-free reading environment is a good feature. However, the login process could be a little clearer.

8.5

The user interface is clearly laid out and should be easy to use for every user. The settings page is also very clearly laid out. Only the constant reference in the extension pop-up to the paid Windows desktop version detracts somewhat from the design.

Value for Money
8.0

The free version offers basic functions that should be sufficient for many users. The premium version offers additional functions such as full-text searches or improved tagging. The price-performance ratio is fine for us but could be too high for many basic users if they only use it occasionally.

9.5

The Web Extension is free of charge. Compared to other free providers, it offers a very high number of functions and options for customizable functions. We would therefore rate the price-performance ratio as very good.

Ease of Use
7.0

The tool is generally easy to use, but the lack of initial instructions can be a problem for new users. There are also recurring registration problems, which are reported by other users in the reviews.

9.0

AdBlocker Ultimate is easy to install and can be used immediately afterwards. Even beginners should find the extra functions easy to use, as they are described in detail. Great importance has been attached to the individual settings for each user.

Security & Privacy
8.0

Save to Pocket uses industry-standard security measures, including encryption and firewalls. However, there could be stronger assurances regarding data security and liability for third-party services.

8.2

The tool offers the function of extra privacy protection by preventing tracking and thus increasing online security.
However, it is not entirely transparent in the policies whether the data collected by the extension is passed on to third parties.

Conclusion

Save to Pocket is a tool for anyone who wants to save and organize web content efficiently.

Its cross-device synchronization makes it a valuable addition to your productivity toolkit. However, it does have some drawbacks, such as occasional login issues and a lack of detailed instructions. Beginners in particular may struggle here.

Overall, it's a solid choice for anyone who needs a reliable content storage solution.

AdBlocker Ultimate is a great extension for blocking ads. Ads on various platforms are removed without the user noticing. Particularly noteworthy are the various options for customizing the settings. The user can control whether the extensions should only be responsible for blocking ads or whether they should also offer support in the areas of data protection and security. Compared to other ad blockers, the additional function of blocking cookie banners stood out, which we no longer want to do without.

Overall, we consider AdBlocker Ultimate with its wide range of additional functions to be a reliable option for anyone who wants to remove advertising from their online experience.

Our Recommendation

In our comparison between Save to Pocket and AdBlocker Ultimate, AdBlocker Ultimate came out on top, scoring 8.9.

AdBlocker Ultimate is the most widely used, with over 3 million users and 90k+ reviews—and it also delivered the strongest performance in our tests. User reviews for AdBlocker Ultimate reflect our findings, while we rate Save to Pocket lower than users do.

Notably, AdBlocker Ultimate has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 4.76, 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.


  • Looking for the richest feature set? AdBlocker Ultimate stands out with a rating of 9.3. On the other hand, Save to Pocket lags behind in this area with a rating of 7.2.
  • Need top performance? AdBlocker Ultimate stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, Save to Pocket lags behind in this area with a rating of 6.
  • Design lovers, take note: AdBlocker Ultimate stands out with a rating of 8.5. On the other hand, Save to Pocket lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.
  • Want to get the most for your money? AdBlocker Ultimate stands out with a rating of 9.5. On the other hand, Save to Pocket lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.
  • If you hate complicated tools, AdBlocker Ultimate stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, Save to Pocket lags behind in this area with a rating of 7.
  • With privacy and security becoming ever more important, AdBlocker Ultimate stands out with a rating of 8.2. On the other hand, Save to Pocket lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.

If you want a quick recommendation, AdBlocker Ultimate is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you.