StopTheScript vs Busy as bees
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Blocks all JavaScript
- Stops inline JavaScript
- Stops external JavaScript
- Safari extension
- Supports iOS, iPadOS, macOS
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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
Busy as bees
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This task manager allows you to create new entries very quickly without having to specify the date. You set the date by selecting the day directly in the calendar. Deleting tasks is also very easy - just swipe. The service also allows you to see weather data and location data, which may help when planning for the near future. The application has a widget that contains a simple calendar for the current month. By clicking on the widget, you get access to the main application.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Busy as bees at Free against StopTheScript's $5.99. StopTheScript's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On 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
Busy as bees is free to download; StopTheScript costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | StopTheScript | Busy as bees |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeff Johnson | Oleg Kotkov |
In-app purchases
StopTheScript
No in-app purchases
Busy as bees
No in-app purchases
