Banish vs No Algorithm For X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Banish
This Safari extension blocks intrusive "Open in App" popups and other website annoyances on your iPhone and iPad. Enjoy a cleaner browsing experience without unwanted interruptions or dark patterns.
- Blocks 'Open in App' popups
- Removes website dark patterns
- One-time purchase
- Private and data-free
- Simple to enable
- Fast and efficient
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BANISH. The #1 Safari Extension to block annoying 'Open in App' popups & other dark patterns on the web. “Banish does one thing and does it well: it nukes dickpanels in Safari on iPhone and iPad” — John Gruber, Daring Fireball "The app proved incredibly useful. For instance, when on Quora, clicking a link to another Quora page would normally pop up a blocker that requires you to log in to continue navigating the website. With Banish, this pop-up was gone and you could use the site normally" — Sarah Perez, TechCrunch PRIVATE Banish does not collect or store any of your data - nothing leaves your device. BUY ONCE Just a one-time purchase and Banish is yours. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no ads, no nonsense. FAST The app performs the minimal, necessary changes to block popups and free up screen space. SIMPLE It's as easy as downloading the app and enabling it in Safari settings. No maintenance needed. MODERN Banish is written in Apple's latest programming paradigm Swift UI and Safari Extension functionality. --- NOTE: Even with Banish, Smart Banners can still appear at the top for apps you have installed. They can't be removed because they're built into Safari. Need Help? Contact us at BanishForSafari@gmail.com
No Algorithm For X
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Take back control of your X feed. No Algorithm for X removes algorithmic distractions and keeps your feed chronological, so you only see posts from people you follow, in the order they were published. This app works exclusively as a Safari extension. It does not work inside the official X app. For the best experience, we strongly recommend uninstalling the X app and using X only through Safari with this extension enabled. How it works No Algorithm for X modifies the X web interface in Safari to reduce algorithmic influence and visual noise. Everything runs locally on your device. Key features Chronological feed only Removes the For You tab and keeps your feed on Following. Distraction reduction Optionally hide Explore, Notifications, Messages, Grok, and Live Audio Spaces. Simple and lightweight No account required. No sign-in. No background activity. Privacy friendly No tracking, no analytics, no data collection. No Algorithm for X does not store or transmit any personal data. How to enable Open Settings Go to Safari Tap Extensions Enable No Algorithm for X Allow it on all websites Open Safari, visit x.com or twitter.com, and allow the extension Important notice No Algorithm for X is not affiliated with X or Twitter. X is a trademark of X Corp.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Banish at every 3 weeks against No Algorithm For X's every 4 months. Banish also leads on chart position (#48 vs unranked). No Algorithm For X's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Banish costs $2.99 and No Algorithm For X $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Banish ships an update every 3 weeks, No Algorithm For X every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Banish | No Algorithm For X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (263 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 263 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #48 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Big Pineapple LLC | Guillaume Claverie |
Bugs and requests
Banish
Reported bugs
3 issues- Breaks Twitter functionality
- Causes issues with Reddit and other sites
- Doesn't work on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn
Requested features
3 requests- More granular control/whitelisting
- Statistics/logging feature
- Improved compatibility with more websites
No Algorithm For X
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Banish
No in-app purchases
No Algorithm For X
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Banish free?
Is No Algorithm For X free?
Do Banish or No Algorithm For X have ads?
Which is updated more often, Banish or No Algorithm For X?
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