# SiteSucker vs StopTheScript

The clearest difference is rating: StopTheScript at 4.5 against SiteSucker's 4.0. StopTheScript also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 61%) and device support (4 vs 2). SiteSucker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

SiteSucker costs $4.99 and StopTheScript $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

StopTheScript holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of SiteSucker's written reviews are positive against 70% of StopTheScript's.

SiteSucker ships an update every 3 weeks, StopTheScript every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SiteSucker | StopTheScript |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sitesucker/id346896838/reviews) | **[4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopthescript/id1588394487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **70.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rick Cranisky](https://appshunter.io/developer/346896841) | [Jeff Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1176742298) |

## What reviewers say

### SiteSucker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sitesucker/id346896838)

This app automatically downloads entire websites to your iOS device, including all linked files like images and PDFs. It preserves the original directory structure, allowing you to browse sites offline and revisit them later with saved settings.

**Highlights:** Automatic website downloading, Copies webpages, stylesheets, images, PDFs, Duplicates site's directory structure, Localizes pages for offline browsing, Saves URLs and settings for repeated downloads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- ✅ Works as advertised
- ✨ Downloads entire websites
- 📁 Retains original organization
- 🚀 Fast downloads

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Does not save videos/slideshows
- 🐛 Fails to download media
- 🚫 Does not work with paywalls/authentication
- 🐌 Slow download due to delays
- 🗜️ Large file sizes

**Reported bugs**

- SiteSucker is busy error when using deep links
- Folder name has a space before it (%20SiteSucker)
- App no longer works
- Downloaded content appears as garbled text (乱码)
- Downloaded content cannot be opened

**Requested features**

- View downloaded sites within Files app
- Resume interrupted downloads
- Support for iOS background features
- Print option
- Auto-click fake alert buttons


### StopTheScript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopthescript/id1588394487)

This Safari extension for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS blocks all JavaScript on selected websites. It effectively stops both inline and externally loaded JavaScript, offering more comprehensive control than standard content blockers.

**Highlights:** Blocks all JavaScript, Stops inline JavaScript, Stops external JavaScript, Safari extension, Supports iOS, iPadOS, macOS

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SiteSucker free?

SiteSucker costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StopTheScript free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SiteSucker or StopTheScript?

StopTheScript is rated higher. SiteSucker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while StopTheScript averages 4.5 from 31 ratings.

### Do SiteSucker or StopTheScript have ads?

Neither SiteSucker nor StopTheScript shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SiteSucker or StopTheScript?

SiteSucker ships an update every 3 weeks, and StopTheScript every 4 months. Most recently, SiteSucker was updated on September 30, 2026 and StopTheScript on September 29, 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.*