# UnTrap for YouTube vs Unhook

The clearest difference is price: Unhook at Free against UnTrap for YouTube's $4.99. Unhook also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). UnTrap for YouTube's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (62% vs 37%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Unhook is free to download; UnTrap for YouTube costs $4.99 up front. UnTrap for YouTube sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Unhook asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for UnTrap for YouTube against 4.2 for Unhook. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 515 and 271 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of UnTrap for YouTube's written reviews are positive against 37% of Unhook's.

UnTrap for YouTube ships an update fortnightly, Unhook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UnTrap for YouTube | Unhook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (515 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/untrap-for-youtube/id1637438059/reviews) | **[4.2 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unhook/id6480299793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **515** | 271 |
| Positive reviews | **62.3% of reviews** | 37.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 59 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yevhen Tretiakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592732760) | [Be Timeful Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576212134) |

## What reviewers say

### UnTrap for YouTube

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

**Currently charting:** #31 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 (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Tip | $24.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $34.99 | one-time |
| TIp | $39.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $44.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $49.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $59.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $69.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $79.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $89.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $99.99 | one-time |

**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


### 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 UnTrap for YouTube free?

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

### Is Unhook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UnTrap for YouTube or Unhook?

Unhook is rated higher. UnTrap for YouTube averages 4.1 out of 5 from 515 ratings, while Unhook averages 4.2 from 271 ratings.

### Do UnTrap for YouTube or Unhook have ads?

Unhook shows ads; UnTrap for YouTube does not.

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

UnTrap for YouTube ships an update fortnightly, and Unhook every 2 weeks. Most recently, UnTrap for YouTube was updated on October 27, 2026 and Unhook on October 22, 2026.

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