Comparison

BlockLang vs Kid Mode Phone

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

Head to head
About

BlockLang

Features
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BlockLang: Take Control of Your Search Results and Online Safety Tired of irrelevant or foreign-language results cluttering your searches? BlockLang is a Safari extension that puts you in charge. Clean up your search experience and stay safe by filtering out unwanted languages, websites, and now - scam and phishing domains. Whether you’re a student, researcher, journalist, or privacy-focused user, BlockLang gives you the power to curate and protect your digital world in just a few taps. Smart Filtering and Scam Shield Protection BlockLang integrates directly into Safari on iOS and macOS, giving you seamless control over what appears in your Google or Bing search results - and what gets blocked automatically for safety. Search Filter Features: β€’ Block search results in specific languages using language codes (e.g., ru, zh, ar) β€’ Filter out results from specific websites or entire domains (e.g., *.ru, *.xyz, *.example.com) β€’ Toggle filtering on or off instantly, right from the Safari toolbar β€’ Fully compatible with both desktop and mobile Safari Scam Shield Features: β€’ Real-time scam domain analysis with trust scores β€’ Automatic classification: Safe, Risky, Dangerous β€’ Visual warning banners for different threat levels β€’ Smart caching reduces repeated checks β€’ β€œCheck Scam” button for on-demand manual analysis Designed for Everyday Use We built BlockLang with simplicity and speed in mind. The extension is intuitive and practical, featuring: β€’ Step-by-step setup instructions β€’ A built-in β€œHow to Use” guide β€’ Fast toggling and filter editing β€’ No tracking, no external servers, no personal data collection Free Tier and Powerful Pro Features BlockLang is fully functional in its free version. Power users can upgrade to BlockLang Pro for expanded protection and flexibility. Free Version: β€’ Language-based filtering with no limits β€’ Block up to 5 custom websites or domains β€’ Scam Shield: 5 automatic domain checks per day β€’ Manual β€œCheck Scam” button available anytime Pro Version: β€’ Unlimited custom filters β€’ Unlimited scam domain checks β€’ Wildcard rules for flexible blocking β€’ Support the development of a privacy-first tool β€’ Subscription: $0.99/month or $7.99/year Privacy by Design BlockLang runs entirely on-device. Filters are stored locally and never shared. Scam domain checks only send domain names - no browsing history, no personal information. We do not collect or transmit any user data. Everything happens instantly inside Safari. Use Cases β€’ Hide results in languages you don’t understand β€’ Block low-quality or unwanted domains β€’ Automatically detect and avoid scam or phishing sites β€’ Customize your search experience for focus or safety β€’ Create a cleaner, distraction-free environment for kids Reclaim your search results. Stay safe. Filter the web your way. BlockLang is ideal for those who want to block Russian search results, filter specific languages in Safari, or automatically protect against scam websites. It is a lightweight macOS and iOS content blocker for anyone who values clarity, control, and privacy in their browser. Privacy Policy: https://blocklang.org/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://blocklang.org/terms.html

About

Kid Mode Phone

Features
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Play Pass helps you let your kid use your iPhone without worrying about unwanted charges, deleted messages, deleted apps, or settings changes. Choose exactly what your child is allowed to use, set a time limit, and start a safer play session in seconds. Everything outside the allowed content stays blocked, so your phone is ready for kid play without the usual stress. Features: - Choose allowed apps, app categories, and websites - Set a timer for each play session - Create profiles for different kids - Block app installs, app deletions, and in-app purchases - Use parent-protected exit for added control - Follow Face ID recommendations for system apps that need extra protection - Built on Apple Screen Time for system-level app access control Play Pass is designed for real-life phone sharing with kids. It gives parents a simple setup, strong protections, and a polished experience that is fast to use every day. All features require a subscription to Play Pass Premium Terms and Conditions: https://kevin-french.com/play-pass/terms-conditions

Screenshots

BlockLang4 screens
Kid Mode Phone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kid Mode Phone at none against BlockLang's 2. BlockLang's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. BlockLang sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Kid Mode Phone asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
BlockLang versus Kid Mode Phone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockLangKid Mode Phone
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDESISLAVA YANEVA RAYKOVAKevin French

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BlockLang

Subscriptions2
  • BlockLang Pro – Monthly$0.991 Month
  • BlockLang Pro – Annual$7.991 Year
None

Kid Mode Phone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlockLang free?
BlockLang is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kid Mode Phone free?
Kid Mode Phone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BlockLang or Kid Mode Phone have ads?
Neither BlockLang nor Kid Mode Phone shows ads.

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