# BlockZilla vs Unhook

The clearest difference is rating: Unhook at 4.3 against BlockZilla's 2.0. Unhook also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (37% vs 10%). BlockZilla's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BlockZilla sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Unhook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Unhook holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unhook has 128 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of BlockZilla's written reviews are positive against 37% of Unhook's.

BlockZilla ships an update every 6 weeks, Unhook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlockZilla | Unhook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockzilla-content-filter/id1611170956/reviews) | **[4.3 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unhook/id6480299793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **128** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **37.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 9 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PROMOTINO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063794939) | [Be Timeful Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576212134) |

## What reviewers say

### BlockZilla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockzilla-content-filter/id1611170956)

This tool helps you hide sponsored posts and ads on popular social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit. Enjoy an ad-free browsing experience across your favorite websites with continuous updates to block new promotional content.

**Highlights:** Hides sponsored posts, Blocks ads on Facebook and Twitter, Ad-free browsing experience, Continuous software updates, Supports multiple social media platforms, Community feedback for new features

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


### Unhook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unhook/id6480299793)

This app blocks the YouTube news feed, preventing endless scrolling and distracting content. It allows users to access YouTube for specific videos without falling down rabbit holes of unrelated content. Enjoy a more focused viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Blocks YouTube news feed, Eliminates distractions, Focused YouTube usage, No ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps stop doomscrolling
- 👍 Great for avoiding distractions
- 👍 Good for limiting shorts use
- 👍 Helps curb YouTube addiction
- 👍 Blocks addictive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Scam, keeps billing
- 💸 Unusable without subscription
- 💸 Forced to unlock pro
- 💸 Dark patterns, scammy design
- 💸 Money grab

**Reported bugs**

- Videos don't open
- Cancel subscription button doesn't work
- Constant error code 152-4
- Daily progress resets
- App is glitchy

**Requested features**

- Extension for Safari on iPhone
- Allow free version use without forced pro
- Clearer instructions for screen time permission
- Option to sign out of YouTube account
- Ad-free use without review manipulation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlockZilla free?

BlockZilla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Unhook free?

Unhook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BlockZilla or Unhook?

Unhook is rated higher. BlockZilla averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Unhook averages 4.3 from 128 ratings.

### Do BlockZilla or Unhook have ads?

Unhook shows ads; BlockZilla does not.

### Which is updated more often, BlockZilla or Unhook?

BlockZilla ships an update every 6 weeks, and Unhook every 2 weeks. Most recently, BlockZilla was updated on September 10, 2026 and Unhook on September 21, 2026.

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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.*