# Advanced Profanity Filter — For a more friendly web

> Safari extension to filter profanity and mute audio in web content. (iPhone/iPad app by FrostCo Limited Liability Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advanced-profanity-filter/id1593810102 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FrostCo Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593810104)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-04-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advanced-profanity-filter/id1593810102/reviews.md

## What is Advanced Profanity Filter?

Whether you choose to censor, substitute, or hide offensive words, APF is here to improve your browsing experience. Individuals around the world can now be protected from profanity in their homes, organizations, and schools. APF has a variety of options to meet your personal needs.

APF is not limited to filtering text alone! With the use of captions and subtitles it can also mute audio while you sit back and relax to watch your favorite movies and shows from a collection of supported sites. Have a suggestion for a new supported site? Let us know!

Note: This app is a Safari extension, and will only work on websites viewed in Safari. Audio muting support may vary based on your device, country, or future changes to the site.

## Key features

- Censor, substitute, or hide offensive words
- Mute audio for captions and subtitles
- Works on supported websites in Safari
- Customizable filtering options
- Supports multiple devices

## Chart rankings

- #197 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advanced-profanity-filter/id1593810102/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Unable to be compatible with adblockers

*2025-11-01, version 4.3.2*

I have an extension that is used to block youtube ads on safari called Wipr Extra. If I enable Wipr Extra and APF it wont work the video player will bug out and the captions button and the theater button and the other buttons wont work. Please make a update to fix this it used to work last week probably because youtube made an update.

### 4/5 — Use for more than profanity

*2025-07-20*

I have since moved to text to speech to have web pages read to me. However the novels that I read use multiple different symbols as separators and the reader pronounces ever special character like “+++++++++++++”.  It is very annoying to have the voice say plusplusplusplus… I now have the repeating characters replaced.

### 5/5 — BEAUTIFUL

*2025-06-29, version 4.2.1*

this app works so perfectly~~ but 1 question, does this work with other apps besides safari?

### 4/5 — Troubleshooting

*2025-06-17, version 4.2.1*

First, thank you for making an app that will filter language from movies.  That said, I am experiencing an issue.  I am attempting to mirror a movie that I am watching on my iPad.  It seems to play fine until I get to a filtered word, then it gets stuck in a loop there and will not go forward.  Any suggestions?

### 1/5 — Waste

*2025-06-09, version 4.2.1*

Tried everything but does not work on safari. Will change rating if someone can fix it.

### 5/5 — Works great

*2025-06-07, version 4.2.1*

It works great for me! :D

### 5/5 — Vader

*2025-02-15, version 4.0.0*

It’s working perfectly thank you

### 1/5 — Not impressed and not user friendly

*2025-02-04, version 4.0.0*

Man If this was free I would say a word…
But with that being said this app costs a little money… and no free trial.

I wanted to use this for socials, but I realized it doesn’t work on apps so I just deleted the apps and saved a bookmark of facebook.

Well that’s where it got tough because I couldn’t get it to work in settings for a while, so I watched a YouTube vid on how to set it up right… and it started to work! 
But the next day I get my phone with the exact settings it had the previous day only to find it not working at all now and I can’t seem to get it to work. :(

Just to wrap it up… for one yall need a UX designer🤦🏻‍♂️😂 second, have more easy to understand directions because all the GitHub articles take like a coder to understand!
You have to look and the majority of your demographic as not-so-techy people who just want a fairly easy tool to use to block profanity.

I am sorry to leave a bad review as I never have before, but this one I had to😔

### 2/5 — Should have told me before buying

*2024-09-05, version 3.6.0*

The app does not allow a trial, which would have been nice since the app won’t work on safari if you have web content restricted in screen time settings That would have been nice to know before purchasing - now my app is either worthless, or I have to turn off content filtering. 👎

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2024-08-31, version 3.6.0*

Seriously incredible! The developer has done something amazing in creating this app and the chrome extension. They both work very well and are extremely flexible and customizable. I love it! So nice to not have to wade through the thick sludge of profanity that envelopes everything on the internet these days. 

Request: Any chance this could work on Kindle Cloud Reader?😬 That'd be the cherry on top for me, but I'm assuming the text is displayed in a different way and that's why it's not currently working.

## Frequently asked questions about Advanced Profanity Filter

### What is the price of Advanced Profanity Filter?

Advanced Profanity Filter is a paid application, costing $4.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### On which devices can I use Advanced Profanity Filter?

Advanced Profanity Filter is compatible with Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It functions as a Safari extension, so it's integrated into your web browsing experience on these Apple devices.

### How often is Advanced Profanity Filter updated?

The app was last updated on March 17, 2026, indicating a recent update. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this suggests ongoing development and support.

### What is the age rating for Advanced Profanity Filter?

Advanced Profanity Filter has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide audience, including children, due to its focus on content filtering.

### What do users think of Advanced Profanity Filter?

Advanced Profanity Filter has an average rating of 3.5 stars from 23 ratings. This indicates a generally positive but mixed reception from its user base.

### Can Advanced Profanity Filter mute audio on any video?

Audio muting support for captions and subtitles may vary based on your device, country, or future changes to the specific website. It is designed for supported sites and may not work universally.

### Does Advanced Profanity Filter have a free trial?

Advanced Profanity Filter is a paid application and does not appear to offer a free trial. The price is a one-time purchase of $4.99.

### How does Advanced Profanity Filter compare to other content blockers?

Advanced Profanity Filter specifically focuses on profanity and offensive language, offering both text filtering and audio muting for captions. Its integration as a Safari extension provides a streamlined experience within that browser.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4.1 — 2026-03-17

- Add `.` and `…` censor characters
- Playback filtering controls
- New audio sites: Channel 5 (GBR), Dropout, History Channel (www), Plex Streaming, Viki (Rakuten Viki), Xumo Play, Streamio
- Updated audio sites: Amazon, BBC (GBR), CBC Gem (CAN), Crunchyroll, Disney+, MGM+, Movies Anywhere, Netflix, PBS
- Fix for matching audio site based on both hostname and domain in Popup
- Fix for Handle multi-line captions in audio watcher mode
- Various bug fixes and improvements (full list here: https://github.com/FrostCo/AdvancedProfanityFilter/releases)

### 4.3.2 — 2025-08-10

- Move to Manifest V3 (MV3)
- Audio muting for new sites:
  - Crave (CAN)
  - TBS
  - truTV
- Updated existing supported sites (full list here: https://apf.frostco.dev/status)
- Various bug fixes and improvements (full list here: https://github.com/FrostCo/AdvancedProfanityFilter/releases)

### 4.2.1 — 2025-06-06

- Make wordlists dynamic (allow +/- 6)
- Audio muting for new sites:
  - Emby
  - Fawsome
  - Vix
- Updated existing supported sites (full list here: https://apf.frostco.dev/status)
- Various bug fixes and improvements (full list here: https://github.com/FrostCo/AdvancedProfanityFilter/releases)

### 4.0.0 — 2025-01-31

Implement a system to support upcoming localization features.
Add support for audio muting in the following services:
  - 7plus (AUS)
  - Angel Studios
  - Beamafilm (AUS)
  - Jellyfin (local)
  - SimpleVideoPlayer
Update audio muting for the following services:
  - The Daily Wire
  - Disney+
  - Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu)
  - Frndly TV

### 3.6.0 — 2024-08-14

Updates for audio muting
Message when filtering disabled on popup
Import/export for stats
Other various bug fixes and improvements

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