Comparison

OpenClip for Safari vs TraceHush

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

Head to head
About

OpenClip for Safari

Watch social media videos directly in your browser without needing to download apps or create accounts. This extension cleans shared links and video pages for a distraction-free viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Watch social videos in browser
  • Removes tracking details from links
  • No app download or account needed
  • Distraction-free viewing
  • Cleans video and profile pages
Features
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OpenClip for Safari is a browser extension that lets you watch social videos in your browser again. By removing unnecessary tracking details from shared links, OpenClip helps you watch videos from friends and family without having to download social media apps or create accounts. The extension also cleans up video and profile pages for a distraction-free viewing experience. --- Credit to @doggface208 for the video featured in OpenClip’s App Store screenshots. TikTok® is a registered trademark of ByteDance Ltd. OpenClip is not affiliated with or endorsed by TikTok or ByteDance Ltd. Instagram® is a registered trademark of Meta Platforms, Inc. OpenClip is not affiliated with or endorsed by Instagram or Meta Platforms, Inc.

About

TraceHush

This app enhances your Safari browsing by blocking common ads and trackers. It operates locally on your device, ensuring your browsing history and preferences remain private. Customize blocking settings for individual websites and enjoy a cleaner, more secure browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Blocks common advertising and tracking requests in Safari
  • Privacy-focused design with no account or analytics
  • Master switch for all filtering
  • Pause protection for current website
  • Filter sources reviewed every 14 days
  • Works only in Safari
Features
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TraceHush helps reduce common advertising and tracking requests while you browse in Safari. Blocking is handled by Safari using rules packaged with the extension. TraceHush does not run a remote filtering service, create an account, or receive a history of the pages you visit. PROTECTION YOU CONTROL • TraceHush uses one compatibility-focused protection configuration. After a subscribed customer enables the Safari extension, it blocks listed hosts when they appear as third-party page resources to reduce the chance of website breakage. • Use the master switch to turn all TraceHush filtering on or off. • Pause protection for the current website from TraceHush's Safari toolbar panel, or manage allowed websites in the containing app's Allowed tab. • Filter sources are reviewed at least every 14 days. Approved changes are compiled, tested, and delivered through signed app updates rather than downloaded silently by the extension. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account or sign-in • No analytics, telemetry, advertising SDK, or behavioral profile • No remote filter downloads • No browsing-history database • Your filtering preference and allowed website hostnames stay on your device in an App Group shared only by the TraceHush app and Safari extension SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS • Monthly: $1.99 per month, with a 7-day introductory trial for eligible first-time monthly subscribers. Unless canceled at least 24 hours before the trial ends, it automatically converts to the monthly subscription at Apple's displayed price. • Annual: $7.99 per year, with no introductory trial • Purchase, restore, and subscription-management controls are available in the containing app and use Apple's StoreKit No TraceHush account is required. Payment and subscription administration are handled by Apple. Both plans renew automatically until canceled through Apple. Introductory-offer eligibility and localized prices are determined by the App Store. TraceHush works in Safari only. It does not filter traffic in other apps, does not provide device-wide network filtering, and cannot remove every advertisement or tracker. Website designs and advertising systems change, and some pages may need a website exception. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OpenClip for Safari2 screens
TraceHush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TraceHush at 5.0 against OpenClip for Safari's 4.3. TraceHush also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). OpenClip for Safari's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. OpenClip for Safari sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TraceHush sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TraceHush holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenClip for Safari has 52 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenClip for Safari ships an update every 4 weeks, TraceHush weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OpenClip for Safari versus TraceHush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenClip for SafariTraceHush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (52 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyle JohnsonEdward Lindsay

Customer experience

OpenClip for Safari

All ratings52 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative17.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.0%

TraceHush

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OpenClip for Safari

One-time1
  • Instagram Support$1.99
2 purchases

TraceHush

Subscriptions2
  • TraceHush Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • TraceHush Annual$7.991 Year

Questions

Is OpenClip for Safari free?
OpenClip for Safari is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TraceHush free?
TraceHush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OpenClip for Safari or TraceHush?
TraceHush is rated higher. OpenClip for Safari averages 4.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while TraceHush averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do OpenClip for Safari or TraceHush have ads?
Neither OpenClip for Safari nor TraceHush shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenClip for Safari or TraceHush?
OpenClip for Safari ships an update every 4 weeks, and TraceHush weekly. Most recently, OpenClip for Safari was updated on October 22, 2026 and TraceHush on September 13, 2026.

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