Comparison

ThreadSplit vs No Shorts for YouTube

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

Head to head
About

ThreadSplit

Features
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Paste a long draft. ThreadSplit splits it into ready-to-post pieces for X/Twitter—smart breaks, URLs intact, exact 280 counting (CJK counts as 2). One-tap copy for each part. Optional numbering like (1/5). Pro unlocks Bluesky, Mastodon, Threads, and custom split profiles with your own character limits. 【CORE FEATURES】 • Smart Splitting: Prefers punctuation and word boundaries • URL Protection: Never splits links mid-URL • Twitter/X Optimized: Precise counting (CJK = 2 units) • Multi-Platform: Twitter/X (280), Bluesky (300), Mastodon (500), Threads (500) • Flexible Modes: Prefer sentence breaks or strict length • Optional Numbering: Formats like (1/3) or (i/N) • Custom Split Profiles (Pro): Named profiles with your own limit (10–2000) for any workflow • Reserve Space: Leave room for images or links • Local History: Saved on device only (not synced to iCloud) 【FREE VS PRO】 • Free: Full Twitter/X splitting • Pro: Bluesky, Mastodon & Threads, plus use custom split profiles; fewer usage-based upgrade prompts 【PRIVACY】 All text processing happens locally on your device. No uploads of your draft content. 【SUBSCRIPTION】 • Monthly, yearly, and lifetime options • Prices are shown in the app and on the App Store purchase sheet in your local currency (not listed here to avoid outdated figures) • Auto-renewable subscriptions renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends • Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 【CONTACT】 • Email: leilei0091@icloud.com • Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/leilei0091/Privacy-Policy-ThreadSplit-29c5e372803f80c688c2e50a16573b44

About

No Shorts for YouTube

This Safari extension helps you manage your YouTube experience by hiding Shorts, filtering content by keywords or channels, and offering passcode protection. It's designed for parents and users seeking a more focused and controlled viewing environment.

Highlights
  • Removes Shorts from all YouTube sections
  • Blocklist content by keyword or channel
  • Whitelist mode for approved content only
  • Passcode protection for settings
  • Private by design, no data collection
  • Independent feature controls
Features
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Take back YouTube. No Shorts for YouTube clears the clutter out of YouTube in Safari — hiding the endless stream of Shorts, filtering out the videos you'd rather your kids never saw, and handing control back to you. One simple, private extension. No account, no tracking. WHAT IT DOES • Removes Shorts everywhere — the home-feed shelf, the Shorts tab in the menu, Shorts in search results (including the leftover "Shorts" filter button), and Shorts mixed into your recommendations. Tap a Shorts link and it opens in the normal video player instead. • Blocklist by keyword or channel — type the words and channel names you don't want (gaming, pranks, "brainrot," anything at all) and matching videos disappear from view. • Whitelist mode — prefer a walled garden? Flip it around so only the channels and topics you approve are shown, and everything else is hidden. • Passcode protection — lock your settings behind a passcode so children can't quietly switch the filters off. • Private by design — collects no data and creates no account. Every setting stays on your device. • Independent controls — turn each feature on or off separately, so YouTube works exactly the way you want it to. MADE FOR FOCUS AND FOR FAMILIES Whether you're a parent steering kids away from a bottomless feed of low-value clips, or you simply want to use YouTube without being pulled into Shorts, No Shorts for YouTube puts you back in charge of what appears on screen. HOW IT WORKS No Shorts for YouTube is a Safari extension. After installing, enable it in Settings > Apps > Safari > Extensions, allow it on youtube.com, and set your passcode. It works on YouTube in Safari on both iPhone and iPad. GOOD TO KNOW • This is a Safari extension, so it works on YouTube in the Safari browser — not inside the separate YouTube app. • Keyword and channel filtering matches each video's title and channel name. It's excellent for clearing away unwanted content and steering what shows up, but because it reads text rather than watching the video itself, treat it as a powerful decluttering tool rather than an absolute guarantee. • For a complete parental lock, pair the in-app passcode with Apple's Screen Time (Content & Privacy Restrictions), which can stop the extension from being switched off. • Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YouTube or Google LLC. "YouTube" is a trademark of Google LLC.

Screenshots

ThreadSplit4 screens
No Shorts for YouTube3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ThreadSplit at Free against No Shorts for YouTube's $0.99. No Shorts for YouTube's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On ads and device support 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

ThreadSplit is free to download; No Shorts for YouTube costs $0.99 up front. ThreadSplit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. No Shorts for YouTube asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
ThreadSplit versus No Shorts for YouTube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreadSplitNo Shorts for YouTube
PriceFree — better$0.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer雷雷 张Brian Cheung

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ThreadSplit

Subscriptions2
  • ThreadSplit Pro — Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ThreadSplit Pro — Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$2.99
None

No Shorts for YouTube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThreadSplit free?
ThreadSplit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is No Shorts for YouTube free?
No Shorts for YouTube costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThreadSplit or No Shorts for YouTube have ads?
Neither ThreadSplit nor No Shorts for YouTube shows ads.

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