Comparison

StopTheScript vs Trim GIF

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

Trim GIF

Features
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Trim GIF is the fastest way to cut GIFs on iPhone — no timeline editors, no clutter, no learning curve. Import a GIF from Photos or Files, preview it instantly, choose the exact start and end, and export a perfectly trimmed GIF in seconds. Why Trim GIF? • Trim GIFs with simple sliders • Preview frames, duration, and size instantly • Save to Photos or share anywhere • Original GIF is never modified • No accounts. No watermarks. No bloat. Built for speed, clarity, and control — whether you’re trimming memes, screen recordings, or short animations. Just trim and go.

Screenshots

StopTheScript4 screens
Trim GIF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Trim GIF at $1.99 against StopTheScript's $5.99. StopTheScript's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, 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 Trim GIF $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StopTheScript versus Trim GIF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopTheScriptTrim GIF
Price$5.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.5 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeff JohnsonOpsOh LLC

In-app purchases

None

StopTheScript

No in-app purchases

None

Trim GIF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StopTheScript free?
StopTheScript costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trim GIF free?
Trim GIF costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do StopTheScript or Trim GIF have ads?
Neither StopTheScript nor Trim GIF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StopTheScript or Trim GIF?
StopTheScript ships an update every 4 months, and Trim GIF every 6 months. Most recently, StopTheScript was updated on October 9, 2026 and Trim GIF on October 8, 2026.

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