# UnTrap for YouTube vs Nota

The clearest difference is rating: Nota at 5.0 against UnTrap for YouTube's 4.1. Nota also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). UnTrap for YouTube's advantage is ratings volume (506 vs 2) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

UnTrap for YouTube costs $4.99 and Nota $5.99 up front. UnTrap for YouTube sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Nota asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nota holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UnTrap for YouTube has 506 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of UnTrap for YouTube's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nota's.

## The numbers

| Metric | UnTrap for YouTube | Nota |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (506 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/untrap-for-youtube/id1637438059/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nota-simple-notes/id6747102941/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **506** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yevhen Tretiakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592732760) | [United Futures llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/875736003) |

## What reviewers say

### UnTrap for YouTube

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

**Currently charting:** #32 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


### Nota

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nota-simple-notes/id6747102941)

Capture thoughts and ideas while listening to audio content like lectures or audiobooks. This app allows for audio-aligned note-taking, organized storage, and quick definition lookups. It offers a distraction-free environment for staying productive and insightful.

**Highlights:** Audio-aligned note-taking with timestamps, Structured note organization by tags and categories, Instant definition lookup via Wikipedia/AI, Cloud sync for cross-device access, Flexible freeform note input, Private and secure data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Nota free?

Nota costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Nota is rated higher. UnTrap for YouTube averages 4.1 out of 5 from 506 ratings, while Nota averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither UnTrap for YouTube nor Nota shows ads.

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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.*