Comparison

StopTheScript vs TooFar

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

TooFar

This app uses your Apple Watch to notify you if you leave your iPhone behind. It alerts you when the Bluetooth connection is lost, preventing you from forgetting your device in public places or at home. Setup is simple and no account is required.

Highlights
  • Apple Watch alerts for lost iPhone
  • Bluetooth disconnection detection
  • Simple setup, no account needed
  • No location tracking
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Never leave your iPhone behind again. TooFar works with your Apple Watch to alert you when the Bluetooth connection to your iPhone is lost. Whether you are leaving a café, restaurant, hotel, office, or home, TooFar gives you an early reminder before a forgotten phone becomes a lost one. HOW IT WORKS • Install TooFar on your iPhone and Apple Watch • Complete a quick connection test • Turn on protection • Receive an alert on your Apple Watch when your iPhone disconnects DESIGNED FOR PEACE OF MIND • Alerts appear directly on your Apple Watch • Simple setup with no account required • No location tracking • No advertising • Available in English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese TOOFAR PROTECTION Choose the option that works for you: • Yearly Protection — auto-renewing annual subscription • Lifetime Protection — one-time purchase with no renewal Your Apple ID account will be charged after purchase confirmation. Yearly Protection renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID subscription settings. TooFar detects Bluetooth disconnections. It does not display your iPhone’s location and is not a replacement for Apple Find My. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://toofar-support.shady-dune-9427.chatgpt.site/privacy

Screenshots

StopTheScript4 screens
TooFar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TooFar at Free against StopTheScript's $5.99. TooFar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). StopTheScript's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (31 vs 1). 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TooFar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StopTheScript has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
StopTheScript versus TooFar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStopTheScriptTooFar
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (31 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeff Johnson宇轩 王

Customer experience

StopTheScript

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

TooFar

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

StopTheScript

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TooFar

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Protection$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Protection$9.99

Questions

Is StopTheScript free?
StopTheScript costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TooFar free?
TooFar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StopTheScript or TooFar?
TooFar is rated higher. StopTheScript averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while TooFar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do StopTheScript or TooFar have ads?
Neither StopTheScript nor TooFar shows ads.

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