# Unhook vs Basium

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unhook | Basium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unhook/id6480299793/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basium-habit-tracker/id6756776017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **128** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Be Timeful Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576212134) | [Domenic Landriscina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862721731) |

## What reviewers say

### Unhook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unhook/id6480299793)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps stop doomscrolling
- 👍 Great for avoiding distractions
- 👍 Good for limiting shorts use
- 👍 Helps curb YouTube addiction
- 👍 Blocks addictive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Scam, keeps billing
- 💸 Unusable without subscription
- 💸 Forced to unlock pro
- 💸 Dark patterns, scammy design
- 💸 Money grab

**Reported bugs**

- Videos don't open
- Cancel subscription button doesn't work
- Constant error code 152-4
- Daily progress resets
- App is glitchy

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basium-habit-tracker/id6756776017)

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.

**Highlights:** 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)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Life time payment | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unhook free?

Unhook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Basium free?

Basium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Unhook or Basium?

Basium is rated higher. Unhook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Basium averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Unhook or Basium have ads?

Unhook shows ads; Basium does not.

### Which is updated more often, Unhook or Basium?

Unhook ships an update every 2 weeks, and Basium weekly. Most recently, Unhook was updated on October 14, 2026 and Basium on October 16, 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.*