Comparison

TwiBlock vs ScanBig

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

Head to head
About

TwiBlock

Enhance your social media browsing by automatically detecting and removing ads and distracting UI elements. Enjoy a cleaner, faster, and more private experience focused on the content you care about.

Highlights
  • Blocks promoted tweets
  • Removes 'What's happening' and 'Who to follow'
  • Hides 'Topics to follow'
  • Protects personal information
  • Speeds up page loading
  • Streamlines browsing experience
Features
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Automatically detect and remove ads on Twitter/X Tired of ads and distracting UI elements cluttering your Twitter/X feed? TwiBlock is your personalized solution! TwiBlock is designed for users who crave a cleaner Twitter/X experience. It blocks promoted tweets, “What’s happening,” “Who to follow,” the message drawer, and “Topics to follow,” removing unnecessary distractions. Focus on the tweets that matter, free from irrelevant ads, suggestions, and news. Rediscover Twitter/X as a streamlined, distraction-free platform, just the way it should be! Efficiently block Twitter/X ads: Twitter/X Ad Blocker easily removes ads on Twitter/X, helping you get a smoother browsing experience. Protect your privacy: In addition to blocking ads, our extension also protects personal information when you browse Twitter/X, ensuring a safer and more private web experience. Optimize your browsing experience: Blocking ads not only speeds up page loading, but also keeps the Twitter/X browsing experience seamless, keeping you away from distracting ads. Get started now: Start your ad-free Twitter/X experience. Try Twitter/X Ad Blocker today and enjoy ad-free, uninterrupted browsing. -- How does it work? -- This extenstion blocks the annoying parts of Twitter/X UI by utilizing content scripts. Essentially, we inject a JS script into Twitter/X webpage that finds unwanted elements and then deletes or hides them. -- HOW TO SETUP -- 1. Please open the app and click the button on the welcome screen. This will take you to the Settings screen. Then tap Safari (for iPad, check left pane) > Extensions > TwiBlock, then tap the switch to turn it on. 2: On the same screen, tap All Websites > Allow to grant permission to run TwiBlock's extension on Safari on all websites. Now you're all set! Note: You can tap the "Manage Extensions" icon in your Safari address bar to access the TwiBlock settings. Note: Safari may display a notice saying that the extension can read your sensitive information and browsing history. This is a general reminder that appears with every extension. TwiBlock will never read or collect any of your personal information such as passwords or credit card numbers. It's completely safe to use. You have my word! The extension will work on Safari for iOS/iPadOS version 15.0 and above. -- Note -- Twitter™/X™ are trademarks of Twitter, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. This is an independent project and has no relationship with Twitter™, X™ or Twitter, Inc. This extension is not officially developed by Twitter™ or X™. We are not responsible for issues when you agree to Twitter™ or X™'s terms of use.

About

ScanBig

This app helps you reclaim storage space by identifying and managing large media files like photos and videos. It offers smart scanning, quick deletion, and iCloud integration to efficiently clean up your device.

Highlights
  • Smart scanning for large files
  • Supports photos and videos
  • Quick deletion of unwanted files
  • iCloud integration
  • Multilingual support
Features
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Large Media Finder Easily manage and clean up large files on your device for more efficient storage! Large Media Finder is a powerful tool designed to help you identify and manage large files, such as photos and videos, on your device. With its intelligent scanning feature, you can quickly locate the files taking up the most space and manage them with ease. Key Features: • Smart Scanning: Quickly scan your device to find the largest files, and view detailed information such as file size, type, and date. • Supports Various File Types: Manage common media files like photos and videos effortlessly. • Quick Deletion: Easily delete unnecessary large files to free up storage space. • iCloud Integration: Access, view, and manage files stored in iCloud seamlessly. • Multilingual Support: Available in English and Simplified Chinese to cater to a global audience. Who Is It For?: • Users running out of storage space. • Those who regularly organize their photos and videos. • Anyone looking to quickly find and remove large files. Download Large Media Finder now and give your device storage a fresh start!

Screenshots

TwiBlock2 screens
ScanBig4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TwiBlock at none against ScanBig's 1. TwiBlock also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). ScanBig's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, 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. ScanBig sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TwiBlock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScanBig holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
TwiBlock versus ScanBig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwiBlockScanBig
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer国辉 满杭州引力网络技术有限公司

Customer experience

TwiBlock

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

ScanBig

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TwiBlock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ScanBig

One-time1
  • ScanBig VIP$3.99

Questions

Is TwiBlock free?
TwiBlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScanBig free?
ScanBig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TwiBlock or ScanBig?
ScanBig is rated higher. TwiBlock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ScanBig averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TwiBlock or ScanBig have ads?
Neither TwiBlock nor ScanBig shows ads.

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