Comparison

Unhook vs Auto Myself

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Blocks YouTube news feed
  • Eliminates distractions
  • Focused YouTube usage
  • No ads
Features
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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/

About

Auto Myself

Features
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A simple and ad free way to keep track of vehicle maintenance

Screenshots

Unhook4 screens
Auto Myself4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Auto Myself at none against Unhook's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unhook ships an update every 2 weeks, Auto Myself weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Unhook versus Auto Myself: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnhookAuto Myself
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (128 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings128 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBe Timeful IncAlexander O'Connor

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

Auto Myself

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Unhook

No in-app purchases

None

Auto Myself

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unhook free?
Unhook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auto Myself free?
Auto Myself is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Unhook or Auto Myself have ads?
Unhook shows ads; Auto Myself does not.
Which is updated more often, Unhook or Auto Myself?
Unhook ships an update every 2 weeks, and Auto Myself weekly. Most recently, Unhook was updated on September 21, 2026 and Auto Myself on September 12, 2026.

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