Webometer vs ContentNest

Webometer lets you limit your access to distracting websites. You can specify how long you wish to browse a website, and how long it should be blocked after each visit. This application contains a Safari extension, so the functionality will not work with other browsers. You will need to enable the extension, as well as give it access to every website you wish to limit.

ContentNest blocks specific website domains across Safari, in-app WebViews, and native app API requests with one editable list. Add a domain like "twitter.com", turn on blocking, and the connection is dropped at the DNS layer. ■ Who it's for - Anyone trying to break a habit of checking SNS / news / gambling / adult sites - People disappointed by other blockers that can be bypassed via Settings → Screen Time - Productivity / focus / deep work users who want a hard block, not a soft nudge - Users tired of subscription-based blocking apps ■ Main features - Up to 5 blocked domains free, unlimited with Pro - On-device VPN (NEPacketTunnelProvider) blocks both Safari and in-app traffic - Paste any URL — domain is auto-extracted (https://, www., paths, ports stripped) - Check permission, VPN, and latest-list status in one place - Add the current Safari site directly from the Share menu - Subdomain support (e.g. api.example.com only blocks that subdomain) - Set once, runs forever — no daily check-in needed - Switch between lists for your device and your child's iPhone - Send the child list with an invitation link - Check the child's latest sync and protection status ■ Pro (one-time, USD 4.99) - Unlimited blocked domains (free is 5) ■ Why we made it - Domains, URLs, browsing history, and blocked content are never sent to us or Analytics - Anonymous usage events are sent only after explicit consent and can be disabled anytime - Family lists are shared through the user's own iCloud (Apple CloudKit) - No subscription — Pro is one-time only - Zero ads - No login required ■ Not in scope (intentionally) - URL path-level blocking (domain-level only) - Ad DOM element hiding (DNS-layer filter — first-party ads are not blocked) - Privacy / anonymity VPN (this VPN is for local domain filtering only) - Per-app blocking, time limits, and location sharing ■ Requirements - iOS 17.0 or later - VPN Allow dialog must be approved once