# UnTrap for YouTube vs fflow

The clearest difference is price: fflow at Free against UnTrap for YouTube's $4.99. fflow also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). UnTrap for YouTube's advantage is ratings volume (519 vs 2) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

fflow 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. fflow asks for nothing beyond the download.

fflow 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 519 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | UnTrap for YouTube | fflow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (519 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/untrap-for-youtube/id1637438059/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fflow/id6753859451/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **519** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 59 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yevhen Tretiakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592732760) | [Eugene Ohu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844487525) |

## What reviewers say

### UnTrap for YouTube

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

**Currently charting:** #46 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


### fflow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fflow/id6753859451)

This app helps you manage screen time by using forced self-reflection. When you reach your limit, it activates your front camera in grayscale to interrupt mindless scrolling and encourage mindful choices.

**Highlights:** App groups with independent time limits, Grayscale camera view for self-reflection, Mindful commitment button, Cooldown period with breathing exercises, Zero data collection and on-device processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 fflow free?

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

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

fflow is rated higher. UnTrap for YouTube averages 4.1 out of 5 from 519 ratings, while fflow averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither UnTrap for YouTube nor fflow 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.*