Comparison

Unhook vs Don't Open Yet

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

Don't Open Yet

Features
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**Don't Open Yet — Bubble Your Apps, Not Block Them** Ever opened Instagram "just for a second" and lost 40 minutes? Don't Open Yet wraps your chosen apps in a gentle bubble. A moment of pause before you dive in — because awareness changes everything. **HOW IT WORKS** 1. Choose which apps to bubble 2. Set your countdown timer (5 min to 24 hours) 3. Try to open a bubbled app — a "Take a breath" shield appears 4. Watch the live countdown on your home screen with dreamy floating bubbles 5. When the timer ends, bubbles burst in a celebration — you made it! **BEAUTIFUL THEMES** Customize your countdown experience with 8 unique themes: Minimal, Neon, Nature, Sunset, Mono, Barbie, Robot, and Cyber. Each with its own vibe and animation style. **FREE** - Bubble 1 app - 5, 10, or 15-minute countdown - Today's stats (survived / skipped) **PRO** - Bubble unlimited apps - Custom timers up to 24 hours - 8 countdown themes - 7-day and 30-day stats charts - Day streak tracking **PRIVACY FIRST** All data stays on your device. Don't Open Yet never collects or transmits personal information. Screen Time data is processed locally only. Requires Screen Time permission on first launch. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://quietbyte.io/privacy-dontopenyet.html

Screenshots

Unhook4 screens
Don't Open Yet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unhook at none against Don't Open Yet's 1. Unhook also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Don't Open Yet's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Don't Open Yet sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Unhook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unhook ships an update every 2 weeks, Don't Open Yet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Unhook versus Don't Open Yet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnhookDon't Open Yet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (128 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings128 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBe Timeful IncJUMING LAI

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

Don't Open Yet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Unhook

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Don't Open Yet

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Unhook free?
Unhook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Don't Open Yet free?
Don't Open Yet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Unhook or Don't Open Yet have ads?
Unhook shows ads; Don't Open Yet does not.
Which is updated more often, Unhook or Don't Open Yet?
Unhook ships an update every 2 weeks, and Don't Open Yet every 2 months. Most recently, Unhook was updated on October 18, 2026 and Don't Open Yet on October 12, 2026.

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