Comparison

StopTheScript vs BTMSR

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

BTMSR

Features
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BTMSR is a professional magnetic stripe reader utility for Btmsr hardware. Connect over Bluetooth to read, write, copy, and erase card data with a focused, reliable workflow. Key features: • Read magnetic stripe data from cards • Write track data to cards • Copy cards with guided source and destination steps • Erase selected tracks • Save card records to local files • Import, sort, share, and manage record files • Configure card type, track density, and leading-zero settings BTMSR supports BTMSR devices only. A compatible BTMSR reader is required. The app does not require an account or sign-in. The app is designed for use with compatible external Bluetooth MSR hardware. Please use it only with cards and data you are authorized to manage. This app uses Apple’s standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

StopTheScript4 screens
BTMSR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BTMSR at Free against StopTheScript's $5.99. BTMSR also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). StopTheScript's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads 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

BTMSR is free to download; StopTheScript costs $5.99 up front. BTMSR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. StopTheScript asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StopTheScript ships an update every 4 months, BTMSR every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
StopTheScript versus BTMSR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopTheScriptBTMSR
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeff JohnsonTCool LTD.

In-app purchases

None

StopTheScript

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BTMSR

Subscriptions2
  • BTMSR Monthly Membership3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • BTMSR Annual Membership7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is StopTheScript free?
StopTheScript costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BTMSR free?
BTMSR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StopTheScript or BTMSR have ads?
Neither StopTheScript nor BTMSR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StopTheScript or BTMSR?
StopTheScript ships an update every 4 months, and BTMSR every 8 days. Most recently, StopTheScript was updated on October 9, 2026 and BTMSR on October 6, 2026.

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