# UnTrap for YouTube vs Control Panel for YouTube

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Control Panel for YouTube at none against UnTrap for YouTube's 2. Control Panel for YouTube also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). UnTrap for YouTube's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (520 vs 9). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

UnTrap for YouTube costs $4.99 and Control Panel for YouTube $3.99 up front. UnTrap for YouTube sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Control Panel for YouTube asks for nothing beyond the download.

UnTrap for YouTube holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UnTrap for YouTube has 520 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of UnTrap for YouTube's written reviews are positive against 70% of Control Panel for YouTube's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UnTrap for YouTube ships an update fortnightly, Control Panel for YouTube every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UnTrap for YouTube | Control Panel for YouTube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (520 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/untrap-for-youtube/id1637438059/reviews)** | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-panel-for-youtube/id6478456678/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **520** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **69.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 59 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yevhen Tretiakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592732760) | [J BUCHANAN & L.J BUCHANAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668516169) |

## What reviewers say

### UnTrap for YouTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/untrap-for-youtube/id1637438059)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Enhance your YouTube viewing with over 250 features designed to remove distractions and boost productivity. Enjoy AI-powered video summaries, customizable layouts, content filtering, and focus tools for a cleaner, more efficient experience.

**Highlights:** AI video summaries, Hide Shorts, comments, and suggestions, Layout customization, Content filtering, Focus tools, Auto-redirect homepage, Hide ad banners

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable YouTube experience
- 🔒 Blocks distractions like Shorts and recommendations
- 👍 Improves productivity and focus
- 👍 Extensive customization options
- 👍 Works on Safari browser

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with hiding comments and playlists
- 🐛 Issues with blocking channels and videos
- 🐛 Performance slowdowns
- 🔒 Concerns about invasive permissions
- 💰 Paid app with additional subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Shorts not being blocked consistently
- Buttons and features not working as expected
- Sync and login issues
- Compatibility problems with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Option to disable video autoplay
- Ability to block specific channels and videos
- Sync settings across devices
- Preset customization profiles
- Support for Chrome and other browsers


### Control Panel for YouTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-panel-for-youtube/id6478456678)

Enhance your viewing experience by customizing the interface, blocking unwanted content, and restoring classic features. This app offers granular control over ads, video player elements, and various sections of the platform, available on both desktop and mobile.

**Highlights:** Block ads and sponsored videos, Restore classic YouTube features, Customize video player UI, Hide suggested sections and videos, Disable autoplay and ambient mode, Allow background playback on mobile, Hide Shorts and redirect them

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UnTrap for YouTube free?

UnTrap for YouTube costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Control Panel for YouTube free?

Control Panel for YouTube costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, UnTrap for YouTube or Control Panel for YouTube?

UnTrap for YouTube is rated higher. UnTrap for YouTube averages 4.0 out of 5 from 520 ratings, while Control Panel for YouTube averages 3.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do UnTrap for YouTube or Control Panel for YouTube have ads?

Neither UnTrap for YouTube nor Control Panel for YouTube shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UnTrap for YouTube or Control Panel for YouTube?

UnTrap for YouTube ships an update fortnightly, and Control Panel for YouTube every 4 days. Most recently, UnTrap for YouTube was updated on November 3, 2026 and Control Panel for YouTube on October 30, 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.*