CleanBrowsing.org DNS vs Links blocker by keyword
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CleanBrowsing.org DNS
This service provides DNS-based content filtering to create a safer browsing experience. It blocks unwanted websites based on your chosen filters, including adult content and malicious sites. Advanced options allow for custom blocking and network visibility.
- DNS-based content filtering
- Blocks adult content
- Blocks malicious sites
- Customizable filters
- Network visibility
- Safe Search enforcement
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CleanBrowsing is a DNS-based content filtering service that offers a safe way to browse the web without surprises. It intercepts domain requests and filter sites that should be blocked, based on your requirements. Our free family filter, for example, blocks adult content, while still allowing Google, Youtube, Bing, DuckDuckGo and the rest of the web to load safely. Our free filters are comprised of three predefined filters for global consumption (Security, Adult, and Family). The Family filter blocks adult / obscene content and applies Safe Search filters to Google, Bing, Yandex, etc. The security filter, however, only focuses on restricting access to malicious activity. Our custom filters give you full control on what should be blocked. You can pick from 14 predefined filters (Adult, Gaming, Gambling, Torrents, Weapons, Social Network, etc), but also make your own rules and block/allow any domains you wish. Custom block pages can also be created on the Pro plans and all the plans allow for network visibility (see which sites are being visited from your network).
Links blocker by keyword
This tool allows users to block specific links on websites by using keywords. It helps filter out unwanted content and provides a cleaner browsing experience.
- Block links by keyword
- Website link filtering
- Customizable blocking rules
- Clean browsing experience
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Block any links on website using a keyword
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CleanBrowsing.org DNS at 4.4 against Links blocker by keyword's 3.0. CleanBrowsing.org DNS also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ratings volume (336 vs 2). Links blocker by keyword's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CleanBrowsing.org DNS holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CleanBrowsing.org DNS has 336 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of CleanBrowsing.org DNS's written reviews are positive against 0% of Links blocker by keyword's.
| Parameter | CleanBrowsing.org DNS | Links blocker by keyword |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (336 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 336 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CleanBrowsing, Inc | Agung Kusumo |
Customer experience
CleanBrowsing.org DNS
Links blocker by keyword
Bugs and requests
CleanBrowsing.org DNS
Reported bugs
19 issues- VPN disconnects for no reason
- App locks user out of account
- Cannot access settings to change password
- Blocks internet to all apps
- App keeps shutting off protection
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- Loopholes in app security
- App is too easy to uninstall
- Phone becomes unusable due to WiFi drops
- Unable to enter custom code on iPod Touch
- Doesn't force safe mode on DuckDuckGo via Safari
- Router issues with Xfinity
- Code generated online changes
- iOS app does not connect
- Disables mobile data
- Disrupts data connection
- WiFi connection drops constantly
- Cannot change password
- App does not allow access to settings after activating filter
- App deleted but still working
Requested features
8 requests- Block disabling custom filter
- Require password to disable VPN
- Email notification on VPN change/app deletion
- Block custom websites
- More friction to not disable VPN
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- Add 'return' button functionality for code entry
- Force safe mode on DuckDuckGo
- Add 'always on' VPN option
Links blocker by keyword
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CleanBrowsing.org DNS
No in-app purchases
Links blocker by keyword
No in-app purchases
Questions
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