HF vs Word Filter X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HF
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The application distributed by Shanghai High-Flying Electronics Technology Co., Ltd is a wireless connection equipment, which is used connect router with company's WIFI modules. It is our own design and development of one-key networking equipment. After using an IOS device to link with a WIFI network, open the application and type the WIFI password in the input box. Then click the 'connect' button in the screen, the application will send the packet with the password information. Right now, the smartlink is in standby state waiting for the connection with the router, and the High-Flying series WIFI module will capture the useful packets. If the password is correctly authenticated, the application will return a feedback of the WIFI module’s IP address and MAC address in the screen. If connection fails, the application will feedback with error: smartlink fail,no device is configed. Please check the using details and try again.
Word Filter X
This utility app allows users to block and replace specific words on Safari websites to create a more pleasant browsing experience. It offers iCloud synchronization for settings, customizable blocking and replacement options, and supports multiple languages. The application is also available on macOS.
- Block and replace words on Safari
- iCloud synchronization of settings
- Customizable word blocking and replacement
- Share settings via JSON
- Supports English, French, and Japanese
- Available on macOS
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Word Filter X is an application that hides words you don't like on Safari websites. By hiding words, you can calm yourself. This application is a derivative version of the browser extension and iOS application "Hiyoko Filter" with the following features added. 1.iCloud synchronization is supported, allowing you to synchronize settings such as words to be blocked and sites not to be filtered. 2. Configurable which words to block, which words to replace, and which text color to display. 3. Settings can be shared via json files. 4.Support for English and French as well as Japanese. 5.Supports macOS version as well. "Hiyoko Filter" is the name of an iOS application provided by bondavi Inc. The code of this app is used based on the agreement with bondavi inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HF at Free against Word Filter X's $2.99. HF also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Word Filter X's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 17 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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HF is free to download; Word Filter X costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HF ships an update every 17 months, Word Filter X every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HF | Word Filter X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hi-Flying | Keisuke Chinone |
In-app purchases
HF
No in-app purchases
Word Filter X
No in-app purchases
