# Shut Up vs Iconfactory Tapestry

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shut Up at none against Iconfactory Tapestry's 3. Shut Up also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.4). Iconfactory Tapestry's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Iconfactory Tapestry sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Shut Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

Iconfactory Tapestry holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Iconfactory Tapestry has 327 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 82% of Iconfactory Tapestry's.

Shut Up ships an update every 6 months, Iconfactory Tapestry every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shut Up | Iconfactory Tapestry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shut-up-comment-blocker/id1015043880/reviews) | **[4.6 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconfactory-tapestry/id6448078074/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **327** |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **82.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 9 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Richard Romero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015043879) | [The Iconfactory](https://appshunter.io/developer/281795483) |

## 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)


### Iconfactory Tapestry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconfactory-tapestry/id6448078074)

Aggregate content from various social media, blogs, podcasts, and video channels into a single, chronological feed. Organize your digital life with custom timelines, powerful search, and spoiler-blocking rules for a personalized browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Unified chronological timeline, Supports social media, blogs, RSS, podcasts, YouTube, Customizable timelines, Spoiler and topic muting rules, Cross-device sync, Private by design, Custom connectors

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Tapestry Lifetime Purchase | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Chronological timeline
- 👍 Elegant and polished design
- 🔒 Secure and privacy-focused
- 🎨 Customizable appearance
- 🔗 Integrates multiple feeds (RSS, Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Confusing connector setup process
- 🔍 Limited feed management options (no read/unread, bookmarks, etc.)
- 🖼️ Cluttered UI with too much visual noise
- 🔍 Lack of in-app engagement (no likes, replies, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when rotating device
- Occasional feed sync issues
- Crashes when trying to screenshot certain screens

**Requested features**

- Add ability to mark posts as read
- Implement bookmarking/saving functionality
- Allow custom font size and theme options
- Provide more granular control over muting/filtering
- Add in-app engagement features (likes, replies, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shut Up free?

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

### Is Iconfactory Tapestry free?

Iconfactory Tapestry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shut Up or Iconfactory Tapestry?

Iconfactory Tapestry is rated higher. Shut Up averages 4.2 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Iconfactory Tapestry averages 4.6 from 327 ratings.

### Do Shut Up or Iconfactory Tapestry have ads?

Neither Shut Up nor Iconfactory Tapestry shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shut Up or Iconfactory Tapestry?

Shut Up ships an update every 6 months, and Iconfactory Tapestry every 4 weeks. Most recently, Shut Up was updated on October 23, 2026 and Iconfactory Tapestry on October 30, 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.*