# StopTheScript vs Banish

The clearest difference is rating: StopTheScript at 4.5 against Banish's 3.7. StopTheScript also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 39%). Banish's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

StopTheScript costs $5.99 and Banish $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

StopTheScript holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Banish has 262 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of StopTheScript's written reviews are positive against 39% of Banish's.

StopTheScript ships an update every 4 months, Banish every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StopTheScript | Banish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopthescript/id1588394487/reviews)** | [3.7 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banish-block-open-in-app/id1632848430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **262** |
| Positive reviews | **70.5% of reviews** | 39.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #197 | **#116** |
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeff Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1176742298) | [Big Pineapple LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632848432) |

## What reviewers say

### StopTheScript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopthescript/id1588394487)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Banish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banish-block-open-in-app/id1632848430)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This Safari extension blocks intrusive "Open in App" popups and other website annoyances on your iPhone and iPad. Enjoy a cleaner browsing experience without unwanted interruptions or dark patterns.

**Highlights:** Blocks 'Open in App' popups, Removes website dark patterns, One-time purchase, Private and data-free, Simple to enable, Fast and efficient

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Blocks annoying popups
- 💡 Useful for blocking 'open in app' prompts
- 👍 Simple and effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work on certain websites
- 🐛 Breaks functionality on some sites
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Doesn't block all 'open in app' banners

**Reported bugs**

- Breaks Twitter functionality
- Causes issues with Reddit and other sites
- Doesn't work on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn

**Requested features**

- More granular control/whitelisting
- Statistics/logging feature
- Improved compatibility with more websites


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StopTheScript free?

StopTheScript costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Banish free?

Banish costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StopTheScript or Banish?

StopTheScript is rated higher. StopTheScript averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Banish averages 3.7 from 262 ratings.

### Do StopTheScript or Banish have ads?

Neither StopTheScript nor Banish shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StopTheScript or Banish?

StopTheScript ships an update every 4 months, and Banish every 3 weeks. Most recently, StopTheScript was updated on September 25, 2026 and Banish on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, StopTheScript or Banish?

StopTheScript currently peaks at #197 in the App Store charts, and Banish at #116. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*