Comparison

Word Filter X vs Content Browser Blocker App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Word Filter X

This utility app allows users to block and replace specific words on Safari websites to create a more pleasant browsing experience. It offers iCloud synchronization for settings, customizable blocking and replacement options, and supports multiple languages. The application is also available on macOS.

Highlights
  • Block and replace words on Safari
  • iCloud synchronization of settings
  • Customizable word blocking and replacement
  • Share settings via JSON
  • Supports English, French, and Japanese
  • Available on macOS
Features
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Word Filter X is an application that hides words you don't like on Safari websites. By hiding words, you can calm yourself. This application is a derivative version of the browser extension and iOS application "Hiyoko Filter" with the following features added. 1.iCloud synchronization is supported, allowing you to synchronize settings such as words to be blocked and sites not to be filtered. 2. Configurable which words to block, which words to replace, and which text color to display. 3. Settings can be shared via json files. 4.Support for English and French as well as Japanese. 5.Supports macOS version as well. "Hiyoko Filter" is the name of an iOS application provided by bondavi Inc. The code of this app is used based on the agreement with bondavi inc.

About

Content Browser Blocker App

Features
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Content Browser Blocker App helps you control and filter unwanted search content by blocking specific words, phrases, and websites based on customizable rules. The app is designed to provide a safer and more focused browsing experience while keeping all data fully private. KEY FEATURES: SEARCH CONTENT BLOCKING – Blocks search results and websites using a predefined list of restricted words and domains – Monitors search queries and visible results within available system permissions – Displays a dedicated block page when a restriction is triggered CUSTOM BLOCK LISTS – Add your own words, phrases, websites, and domains to block – Enable, disable, or delete individual rules at any time – All custom data is stored locally on your device and never uploaded ALLOWED LIST (EXCEPTIONS) – Add trusted words or websites to the allowed list – Allowed entries have priority over blocking rules – Prevents false positives when acceptable content contains restricted terms BLOCKING HISTORY – View blocked events with the specific reason (word or website) – Clear the history at any time FREE VS PREMIUM ACCESS: FREE VERSION • Predefined block list only (no user additions) • No blocking history • No allowed list PAID SUBSCRIPTION • Custom blocked words and websites • Blocking history • Allowed list (exceptions) Content Browser Blocker App is built with privacy in mind — all rules and data remain on your device, giving you full control without compromising personal information. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OqbOPVvZCOzbNEcGz76lhJGzLJPdbK1boflP2t_71xM/edit?usp=sharing Terms & Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-iP1ukK36DegzF61w1V-I2wPDhDSndJ_27_MaqvUCuI/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Word Filter X2 screens
Content Browser Blocker App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Content Browser Blocker App at Free against Word Filter X's $2.99. Content Browser Blocker App also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). Word Filter X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 1). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Content Browser Blocker App is free to download; Word Filter X costs $2.99 up front. Content Browser Blocker App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Word Filter X asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Word Filter X ships an update every 5 weeks, Content Browser Blocker App every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Word Filter X versus Content Browser Blocker App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord Filter XContent Browser Blocker App
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeisuke ChinoneHIKO TOV

In-app purchases

None

Word Filter X

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Content Browser Blocker App

Subscriptions2
  • Blocker Premium$5.997 Days
  • Сontent Blocker Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
One-time1
  • Сontent Blocker Lifetime$119.99

Questions

Is Word Filter X free?
Word Filter X costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Content Browser Blocker App free?
Content Browser Blocker App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Word Filter X or Content Browser Blocker App have ads?
Neither Word Filter X nor Content Browser Blocker App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Word Filter X or Content Browser Blocker App?
Word Filter X ships an update every 5 weeks, and Content Browser Blocker App every 5 days. Most recently, Word Filter X was updated on September 17, 2026 and Content Browser Blocker App on September 21, 2026.

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