Unhook vs Basium
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/
Basium
This app helps users build consistent habits, especially those with ADHD, by focusing on deliberate progress rather than motivation. It offers intelligent features to protect momentum during off-days and encourages a single focus to avoid overstimulation.
- Intelligent Freeze Protection
- One Active Challenge principle
- Progressive Paths (5, 15, 30 days)
- Subtask breakdown
- Gentle, active-day reminders
- 100% Private (no accounts, no ads)
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Consistency for ADHD Brains Stop trying to be productive. Start being deliberate Most habit trackers just watch you fail. Basium helps you build. Achieving your dreams isn't about finding more motivation, it’s about finding a foundation. For the ADHD brain, the forever goal is the enemy of progress. Basium replaces the noise of complex tracking with the tranquility of consistency. We don't just track tasks, we build them into your life. Intelligent Freeze Protection Life isn't a perfect line. Basium’s Intelligent Freeze System protects your momentum during off-days. If life gets busy and you miss a mark, the system automatically uses a freeze to save your progress. This prevents the shame cycle and burnout that kills most habits before they start. The Power of One Focus Overstimulation is the enemy of the ADHD brain. Basium enforces the One Active Challenge principle. By focusing on a single, high-impact path at a time, you build a foundation for your habits rather than a cluttered list of shallow attempts. Core Foundation Features Progressive Paths: Scale your discipline through 5, 15, and 30 days challenges Subtask: Break complex goals into 1–4 daily actionable tasks to ensure you always know how to show up. Gentle Reminders: Notifications that respect you. They only trigger on the days your challenge is active. 100% Private: Your routine is your business. No accounts, no tracking, no ads. Stop tracking habits. Start building the foundation that changes everything. Basium Pro Paid Experience Gain full access to the Basium PRO with a monthly, yearly, or one-time purchase. Pro status unlocks deeper customization. PRO FEATURES Custom mood: Advanced Notifications: Up to 10 daily slots to perfectly time your routine. Foundation Recovery: A 24-hour safety net to restore a lost path and protect your peace of mind. Custom Active Days: Design your rhythm. Perfect for weekday-only or weekend-specific foundations. Links: (Koda is the old app name) Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/koda-trainer/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/koda-trainer/terms-of-use Medical Disclaimer: https://sites.google.com/view/koda-trainer/medical-disclaimer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Basium at 100% against Unhook's 37%. Basium also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Unhook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (128 vs 3). On price, update cadence, device support 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
Both are free to download. Basium sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Unhook asks for nothing beyond the download.
Basium holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unhook has 128 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Unhook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Basium's.
Unhook ships an update every 2 weeks, Basium weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Unhook | Basium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (128 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 128 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 162 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Be Timeful Inc | Domenic Landriscina |
Customer experience
Unhook
Basium
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
Basium
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Unhook
No in-app purchases
Basium
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Life time payment$12.99









