Comparison

Unhook vs Bad Page

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

Bad Page

Features
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Welcome to a clear mind. Bad Page is designed for thinkers, creators, and anyone who wants to capture ideas without the noise. Core Features: Fast & Simple: Open the app and start writing immediately. Trash Archive: Never lose a thought, even if you discard it. Wall: View all your ideas at a glance. Bad Page Premium: Upgrade to unlock the full potential of your mind. Zero Ads: Pure focus. No bullshit. Organize the Chaos: Unlock Tag filters to find your ideas instantly. Unlimited Posts: Write without boundaries. Early Access: Get all future premium tools we build. *Premium is available via an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription.

Screenshots

Unhook4 screens
Bad Page2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unhook at none against Bad Page's 2. Bad Page's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bad Page sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Unhook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unhook ships an update every 2 weeks, Bad Page every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Unhook versus Bad Page: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnhookBad Page
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (128 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings128 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB45 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBe Timeful IncTin Long Javier Chan

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
Show 12 more
  • 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

Bad Page

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Unhook

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bad Page

Subscriptions2
  • Bad Page Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Bad Page Premium (Annual)$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Unhook free?
Unhook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bad Page free?
Bad Page is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Unhook or Bad Page have ads?
Unhook shows ads; Bad Page does not.
Which is updated more often, Unhook or Bad Page?
Unhook ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bad Page every 3 weeks. Most recently, Unhook was updated on September 21, 2026 and Bad Page on September 18, 2026.

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