Unhook vs WESTGATE NLS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Unhook
This app blocks the YouTube news feed, preventing endless scrolling and distracting content. It allows users to access YouTube for specific videos without falling down rabbit holes of unrelated content. Enjoy a more focused viewing experience.
- Blocks YouTube news feed
- Eliminates distractions
- Focused YouTube usage
- No ads
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Let's face it, how many times have we gone to YouTube for something specific only to end up watching a video on beluga whales doing somersaults? Say Good By to that with the YouTube News Feed BLOCKED. So you Use YouTube Without Getting Used by it. Unhook Mobile App | News Feed Eradicator | DF Tube Terms of Use: https://www.betimeful.com/eula https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
WESTGATE NLS
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WESTGATE NLS is an essential tool for commissioning Bluetooth Mesh lighting networks in commercial spaces. With the WESTGATE NLS APP , you can: Manage Bluetooth self-organizing network devices Automatically search for wireless devices, name and group lights Set up scenes and timers for automated tasks Monitor electricity consumption and energy savings for each fixture with sensors Share control permissions with other devices effortlessly For more information about WESTGATE NLS and our commissioning process, visit https://westgatemfg.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WESTGATE NLS at none against Unhook's shown. WESTGATE NLS also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Unhook's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Unhook ships an update every 2 weeks, WESTGATE NLS every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Unhook | WESTGATE NLS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (128 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 128 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 162 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Be Timeful Inc | Westgate Mfg INC |
Bugs and requests
Unhook
Reported bugs
17 issues- Videos don't open
- Cancel subscription button doesn't work
- Constant error code 152-4
- Daily progress resets
- App is glitchy
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- Search results don't appear or scroll quickly
- Shows only thumbnails and prompts to subscribe
- App won't let you do anything without Screen Time access
- Can't find Screen Time permission in settings
- App directs to BeTimeful after finding Unhook online
- No features in free version
- Blank screens and few settings
- No instructions
- Can't tap on free plan option
- Spammed with pop-ups to use pro
- Doesn't show feed initially
- Makes it hard to scroll through shorts
Requested features
5 requests- Extension for Safari on iPhone
- Allow free version use without forced pro
- Clearer instructions for screen time permission
- Option to sign out of YouTube account
- Ad-free use without review manipulation
WESTGATE NLS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Unhook
No in-app purchases
WESTGATE NLS
No in-app purchases
