# Control Panel for Twitter vs FocusX for Twitter

The clearest difference is price: FocusX for Twitter at Free against Control Panel for Twitter's $4.99. FocusX for Twitter also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). Control Panel for Twitter's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and review sentiment (76% vs 33%). On device support there is nothing between them.

FocusX for Twitter is free to download; Control Panel for Twitter costs $4.99 up front. FocusX for Twitter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Control Panel for Twitter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Control Panel for Twitter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control Panel for Twitter has 56 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Control Panel for Twitter's written reviews are positive against 33% of FocusX for Twitter's.

Control Panel for Twitter ships an update every 5 days, FocusX for Twitter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Control Panel for Twitter | FocusX for Twitter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-panel-for-twitter/id1668516167/reviews)** | [2.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusx-for-twitter/id6450184089/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **75.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [J BUCHANAN & L.J BUCHANAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668516169) | [婉 万](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692147573) |

## What reviewers say

### Control Panel for Twitter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-panel-for-twitter/id1668516167)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Enhance your Twitter.com experience with a Safari extension that adds missing features and options. Take control of your timeline, customize UI elements, and remove algorithmic content for a more personalized feed.

**Highlights:** Chronological 'Following' timeline by default, Hide algorithmic 'For You' timeline, Mute Quote Tweets, Prevent video autoplay, Fast blocking, Hide metrics and engagement elements, Restore Twitter branding and features

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Restores old Twitter experience
- 👍 Hides 'For You' tab effectively
- 👍 Removes ads and unwanted content
- 👍 Allows chronological timeline sorting
- 👍 Customizable interface options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 'For You' tab sometimes reappears
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs occur
- 🐛 Does not work on web app mode
- 🐛 Does not work on home screen shortcuts
- 🐛 Can be broken by Twitter updates

**Reported bugs**

- For You tab reappears
- Extension stops working after a few minutes
- Blank page on x.com
- App crashes or lags
- Cannot resume from last read tweet

**Requested features**

- Allow hiding right sidebar
- Hide 'Quote' under retweet dropdown
- Hide 'X app' link at the top
- Hide recommended users/trends in search input
- Hide 'following' tab text


### FocusX for Twitter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusx-for-twitter/id6450184089)

Enhance your social media experience with a cleaner interface, powerful customization options, and advanced filtering. Enjoy a pure, ad-free timeline with integrated translation and native video playback.

**Highlights:** Clean Material Design UI, Extensive customization (themes, fonts), Powerful mute filters, Integrated translation, Native video/GIF playback, Fully customizable tabs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Pro Quaterly | $3.49 | per 3 months |
| Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Control Panel for Twitter free?

Control Panel for Twitter costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FocusX for Twitter free?

FocusX for Twitter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Control Panel for Twitter or FocusX for Twitter?

Control Panel for Twitter is rated higher. Control Panel for Twitter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while FocusX for Twitter averages 2.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Control Panel for Twitter or FocusX for Twitter have ads?

FocusX for Twitter shows ads; Control Panel for Twitter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Control Panel for Twitter or FocusX for Twitter?

Control Panel for Twitter ships an update every 5 days, and FocusX for Twitter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Control Panel for Twitter was updated on October 15, 2026 and FocusX for Twitter on October 10, 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.*