Banish vs sim2link
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
sim2link
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Create, manage and scan QR codes with sim2link. DYNAMIC QR CODES AND SHORT LINKS - Create a reusable QR code with its own short link. - Change the destination later without replacing or reprinting the QR code. - Customise and download your QR code for menus, packaging, posters, profiles and campaigns. - Keep links organised and view useful visit statistics. SAFE QR SCANNER - Scan QR codes without signing in. - See the destination before opening it. - Check suspicious links and make a more informed choice before visiting them. SIMPLE ACCOUNT ACCESS - Sign in or create an account with your email and a one-time code. - Stay signed in inside the sim2link app until you choose to sign out. PAY AS YOU GO Core access is free. Optional paid services use your wallet only when you choose to use them. Unused wallet funds remain available for later. sim2link is designed for individuals, creators and businesses that want one QR code they can keep using while retaining control over where it leads. Important: automated link checks can reduce risk but cannot guarantee that every destination is safe. Always review unfamiliar links carefully.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: sim2link at Free against Banish's $2.99. Banish's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, 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
sim2link is free to download; Banish costs $2.99 up front. sim2link sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Banish asks for nothing beyond the download.
Banish ships an update every 3 weeks, sim2link every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Banish | sim2link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — 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 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Big Pineapple LLC | WodoTech LTD |
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
sim2link
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Banish
No in-app purchases
sim2link
- Top up$0.99
- Top up$9.99









