# Shut Up vs Serializd

The clearest difference is ads: Shut Up at none against Serializd's shown. Shut Up also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (4 vs 2). Serializd's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Serializd holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Serializd has 2.1K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Shut Up's written reviews are positive against 62% of Serializd's.

Shut Up ships an update every 6 months, Serializd every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shut Up | Serializd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shut-up-comment-blocker/id1015043880/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serializd/id1581244120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **62.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#179** |
| Size | 9 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Richard Romero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015043879) | [Serializd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810771490) |

## What reviewers say

### Shut Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shut-up-comment-blocker/id1015043880)

This app helps you avoid unwanted online discussions by automatically hiding comment sections while browsing the web in Safari. You can customize which websites should always display comments.

**Highlights:** Hides comment sections in Safari, Customizable website exceptions, Simple and free to use, Works on websites only

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Blocks comments effectively
- 🕊️ Provides peace and sanity
- 🚀 Improves browsing experience
- 💡 Saves time by reducing distractions
- ✅ Works well with ad-blockers

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Does not work on YouTube comments
- ❌ Does not work on mobile app versions
- ❌ Stopped working on newer iOS/macOS versions
- ❌ Inconsistent performance across websites
- ❌ Fails to block Disqus comments

**Reported bugs**

- Does not work for YouTube comments
- Does not work for mobile app versions
- Stopped working on iOS 26 and later
- Does not shut up Disqus
- Does not block anything

**Requested features**

- Block comments in mobile app versions
- Improve blocking for YouTube comments
- Improve blocking for Disqus comments
- Improve blocking for Pinterest comments
- Work on individual apps (not just Safari)


### Serializd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serializd/id1581244120)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Log, rate, and review all your favorite TV shows and seasons. Share your thoughts, recommend programs to friends, and discover new series to watch based on your preferences. All core features are available at no cost.

**Highlights:** Track TV shows and seasons, Rate and review programs, Recommend shows to friends, Get personalized recommendations, Log viewing history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shut Up free?

Shut Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Serializd free?

Serializd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shut Up or Serializd?

Serializd is rated higher. Shut Up averages 4.2 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Serializd averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Shut Up or Serializd have ads?

Serializd shows ads; Shut Up does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shut Up or Serializd?

Shut Up ships an update every 6 months, and Serializd every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shut Up was updated on October 23, 2026 and Serializd on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*