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Tampermonkey vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Tampermonkey's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Tampermonkey
This App
Userscripts
Nemesis
Orion Browser by Kagi
Contender
Vinegar - Tube Cleaner
Peer
1Blocker: Ad Blocker
Peer
AdGuard Ad Blocker for Safari
Peer
Scriptable
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperJan BiniokJustin WasackKagi Inc.And a Dinosaur1Blocker LLCAdguard Software LimitedSimon B. Støvring
CategoryProductivityDeveloper ToolsUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilitiesDeveloper Tools
PlatformiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating3.2 / 54.4 / 54.1 / 54.3 / 54.5 / 54.3 / 54.7 / 5
Ratings Count531731,07074512,43617,1633,642
PriceUSD2.99FreeFree$1.99FreeFreeFree
Release DateNov 18, 2024May 14, 2019May 28, 2020Nov 6, 2021Apr 26, 2018Oct 24, 2015Sep 21, 2018
Last UpdatedJul 9, 2025Jan 11, 2026Apr 9, 2026Mar 29, 2026Mar 23, 2026Apr 14, 2026Sep 30, 2024
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixedpositive--mixed--
Score55/10078/100--48/100--
Praises
  • Cross-browser userscript management provides a functional productivity tool for power users
  • Utility and Functionality
  • Open Source and Free
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  • Advanced Customization
  • Cross-Device Sync
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Complaints
  • Interface flickering and management panel instability render the app unusable on mobile devices
  • Script Persistence Issues
  • Installation and Setup Difficulty
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  • Core Functionality Failure
  • Subscription and Billing Issues
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Requests-------
Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Cross-platform script library synchronization
  • One-time purchase model avoids subscription fatigue
  • Open-source transparency and high user trust
  • Completely free with no monetization or 'Pro' tiers
  • Privacy-first architecture with zero data collection
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  • Native Safari integration for battery efficiency
  • Robust iCloud synchronization
  • Independent 'No Acceptable Ads' policy
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Weaknesses
  • Interface flickering on mobile devices
  • Frequent database wipe errors
  • Lack of clear mobile setup documentation
  • Script persistence bugs where scripts stop running automatically
  • High friction in initial setup and script installation
  • Lack of a built-in script discovery/gallery interface
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  • Inconsistent YouTube ad blocking
  • High-friction subscription/trial cancellation flow
  • Significantly lower rating on Android (3.8)
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Pricingpaidfreefreepaidfreemiumfreemiumfree
MomentumZombieMaintenanceIntense-MaintenanceIntenseIntense
Update Cadence1 versions, 1 majors/6mo1 versions5 versions-5 versions, ~10d avg5 versions5 versions

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