SearchBoyAdvance vs X BlackGate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SearchBoyAdvance
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This application is a tool to easily configure and also manage each option of Twitter Advanced Search. From the settings you create, you can create a search URL, open it, or copy it to the clipboard. ■ Search criteria you can set ・Keywords ・Excluding keywords ・Hashtags ・Whether images, videos, or GIFs are included ・Language ・Safe search ・Minimum favorites ・Minimum retweets ・User ・Filter tweets from your following ・Sort(featured / live) ・Date(since / until)
X BlackGate
This app allows you to filter and hide unwanted content on your Twitter feed, such as politics or spoilers. It helps you curate your feed to see only the tweets you care about, offering smart filtering and usage analytics.
- Smart Filtering by keywords, handles, or topics
- Distraction-Free Reading
- Usage Analytics for filtered tweets
- Easy Safari Extension Integration
- Content blurring and hiding
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X BlackGate gives you control over your Twitter feed by letting you filter and hide content that doesn't matter to you. Whether it's politics, spoilers, or anything else, X BlackGate helps you curate your feed so you only see the tweets you care about. Key Features: Smart Filtering Automatically blur tweets based on keywords, user handles, or trending topics that you want to avoid. Distraction-Free Reading Eliminate algorithmic noise and focus on authentic conversations and content that matters. Usage Analytics Track how many tweets have been filtered so far to understand and optimize your experience. Easy Safari Extension Integration TweetSift works as a Safari Extension. Just enable it and enjoy a cleaner, personalized Twitter feed instantly. Why X BlackGate? Whether you're a casual browser or a Twitter power user, X BlackGate saves your time and attention by cutting out the clutter and surfacing only relevant content and blurring the rest. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited filters, creating multiple profiles, and enhanced control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SearchBoyAdvance at none against X BlackGate's 1. SearchBoyAdvance also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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
Both are free to download. X BlackGate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SearchBoyAdvance asks for nothing beyond the download.
SearchBoyAdvance ships an update every 4 days, X BlackGate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SearchBoyAdvance | X BlackGate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HIROKI IKEUCHI | ASAPP STUDIO |
In-app purchases
SearchBoyAdvance
No in-app purchases
X BlackGate
- X BlackGate Lifetime Access$1.99
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