Comparison

StopTheScript vs Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StopTheScript

This Safari extension for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS blocks all JavaScript on selected websites. It effectively stops both inline and externally loaded JavaScript, offering more comprehensive control than standard content blockers.

Highlights
  • Blocks all JavaScript
  • Stops inline JavaScript
  • Stops external JavaScript
  • Safari extension
  • Supports iOS, iPadOS, macOS
Features
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StopTheScript is a Safari extension for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS that stops all JavaScript on your selected websites. StopTheScript is the only Safari extension that stops inline JavaScript on the web page as well as externally loaded JavaScript. This is in contrast to Safari content blockers, which can only block external JavaScript, not inline JavaScript. StopTheScript is made by indie developer Jeff Johnson. If you need support, please email me at stopthescript@underpassapp.com or read the support site at https://underpassapp.com/StopTheScript/support.html

About

Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari

This Safari extension allows granular control over website cookies, enabling you to block specific sites from installing them. It offers iCloud support for synchronized configurations across devices, enhancing your browsing privacy beyond Safari's global settings.

Highlights
  • Block specific website cookies
  • Delete cookies on allowed list
  • Does not track user activity
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Manage cookie storage
Features
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Cookie DNT gives you per-site control over cookies in Safari — block, clear, and manage tracking cookies automatically, on exactly the sites you choose. Safari's built-in cookie settings are all-or-nothing. Cookie DNT fills the gap: install it as a Safari extension and decide per site whether cookies get stored or wiped. You stay in control without thinking about it. HOW IT WORKS Cookie DNT runs entirely on your device. When you visit a site, the extension checks your rules and automatically clears cookies, localStorage, sessionStorage, and IndexedDB. No data is sent to any server. No account. No subscription. A note on the permission prompt: Safari requires all extensions to request access to websites in order to function — this is Apple's standard requirement, not specific to Cookie DNT. The dialog that says "can access browsing history" is Apple's generic wording for this permission; it simply means the extension can see which site you're on so it can apply your rules. Nothing leaves your device. You can verify this yourself: check Settings → Privacy & Security → App Privacy Report and you will find zero outbound connections from Cookie DNT, unless you opt into the optional cookie blocklist described below. TWO BLOCKING MODES Selective mode — the default. Cookies are allowed everywhere until you decide otherwise. Toggle individual sites on or off directly from the extension menu as you browse. Use this if you want targeted cookie clearing without affecting your general browsing. Block All mode — cookies are blocked everywhere by default. Add trusted sites to your whitelist to allow cookies only where you need them. This is the strongest setting and works well for users who want automatic cookie deletion across the web with minimal ongoing management. FEATURES - Blocks and auto-deletes cookies, localStorage, sessionStorage, and IndexedDB per site - Selective mode or Block All mode with whitelist support - Configurable clear timer — wipe cookies after a delay or instantly on tab close - iCloud sync — your site list and settings follow you across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Automatically clears cookie consent data and tracking cookies - Optional cookie blocklist — enable in Settings to apply a developer-curated list of known tracking cookie names - No account required, no subscription, no data collection PRIVACY Cookie DNT collects nothing. All processing happens on your device. The app has no server and sends no analytics. If you enable the optional cookie blocklist in Settings, the app makes one outbound request to download the list. No personal data is included — it is a plain file download. This feature is off by default. LIMITATION HTTPOnly cookies cannot be deleted by Safari extensions. This is a Safari security restriction that applies to all third-party extensions, not specific to Cookie DNT.

Screenshots

StopTheScript4 screens
Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StopTheScript at 4.5 against Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari's 3.9. StopTheScript also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

StopTheScript costs $5.99 and Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StopTheScript holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of StopTheScript's written reviews are positive against 67% of Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StopTheScript ships an update every 4 months, Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StopTheScript versus Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopTheScriptCookie DNT Privacy for Safari
Price$5.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.5 (31 ratings) — better3.9 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeff JohnsonSufiyan Yasa

Customer experience

StopTheScript

All ratings31 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative27.3%

Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative29.2%

In-app purchases

None

StopTheScript

No in-app purchases

None

Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StopTheScript free?
StopTheScript costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari free?
Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StopTheScript or Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari?
StopTheScript is rated higher. StopTheScript averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari averages 3.9 from 11 ratings.
Do StopTheScript or Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari have ads?
Neither StopTheScript nor Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StopTheScript or Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari?
StopTheScript ships an update every 4 months, and Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari weekly. Most recently, StopTheScript was updated on October 17, 2026 and Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari on October 14, 2026.

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