123Filtering vs Website Blocker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
123Filtering
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123Filtering is a DNS-based internet security service that helps protect your devices from unwanted content and online threats. It filters what reaches your device so you can enjoy a cleaner, safer and more focused internet experience. Whether you are protecting your family, your business or yourself, 123Filtering works quietly in the background to block harmful content and let through what matters most. Key features β’ Content filtering: block unwanted and harmful domains (e.g. explicit content, malware, phishing). β’ Device-wide protection: filtering applies across all apps and browsers, not just inside a single browser. β’ DNS-level security: block unwanted domains before they load, for a faster and more consistent experience. β’ Simple setup: quick configuration, then 123Filtering runs automatically in the background. β’ Light and efficient: DNS-based protection designed to have minimal impact on performance and battery. How 123Filtering works When your device looks up a website (a DNS query), 123Filtering checks whether that domain is allowed. Blocked domains are stopped before a connection is made, which helps keep apps and browsers aligned with your preferences. 123Filtering focuses on DNS-level decisions and does not inspect the full content of your web pages, messages or files. It controls which domains can be reached, helping create a more focused, distraction-free and safer environment. Use of VPN / Network Extension (required disclosure) 123Filtering uses Appleβs Network Extension capabilities to provide system-wide DNS filtering and protection on iOS: β’ 123Filtering can create an on-device βVPN-likeβ configuration (such as a DNS Proxy or DNS Settings configuration) so it can securely handle DNS queries from all apps and browsers. β’ Only DNS queries are processed for filtering and policy enforcement. The rest of your internet traffic (the actual content of websites, videos, messages, etc.) continues to use your normal network connection unless your configuration explicitly routes traffic through a tunnel. β’ 123Filtering is not a general-purpose VPN. It does not aim to change your IP address, hide your location, bypass geo-restrictions or provide anonymous browsing. β’ These permissions are required so 123Filtering can apply DNS-based filtering consistently across the entire device, rather than only inside a single app. β’ DNS requests handled by 123Filtering can be encrypted between your device and our filtering service (where supported by your selected configuration), in line with Apple platform requirements. In short, 123Filtering uses Network Extension only as a technical mechanism to enable DNS filtering and device-wide internet protection. Learn more at 123filtering.com
Website Blocker
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Take back control of your screen time. Website Blocker uses Apple's native Screen Time API to help you stay focused by blocking distracting apps and websites β no VPN required. Smart Blocking Block specific apps, websites, or entire categories like Social Media, Games, and Dating. Use keyword and pattern matching to filter content across Safari. Set up daily schedules to automate your focus routine. Strict Mode Lock your blocking settings so you can't give in to temptation. Choose your severity level β from a simple unlock challenge to a full lockdown until the timer expires. Protect yourself from impulsive decisions with PIN codes, text challenges, or wait timers. Live Activities & Dynamic Island See your focus session timer right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Track remaining time, severity level, and blocked items count β without opening the app. Home Screen & Lock Screen Widgets Add widgets to your Home Screen and Lock Screen to monitor your blocking status and active sessions at a glance. Three widget sizes available for quick access to your focus data. Siri Shortcuts Control your focus hands-free. Say "Start focus session in Website Blocker" to begin, check your status, or toggle blocking β all through Siri voice commands. Safari Web Extension Block websites directly in Safari with domain-level and keyword-based filtering. No VPN, no proxy β pure native performance. Subscription Options Monthly: auto-renewable subscription Yearly: auto-renewable subscription with a 3-day free trial Lifetime: one-time purchase, use forever All blocking is powered by Apple's FamilyControls, ManagedSettings, and DeviceActivity frameworks β your data stays on your device. Privacy Policy: https://sevas727.github.io/roku-terms-of-use/website-blocker-privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://sevas727.github.io/roku-terms-of-use/website-blocker-terms-of-use.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 123Filtering at none against Website Blocker's 3. 123Filtering also leads on device support. On price 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
Both are free to download. Website Blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 123Filtering asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | 123Filtering | Website Blocker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | β |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | β |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Konibit | Vsevolod Fedotov |
In-app purchases
123Filtering
No in-app purchases
Website Blocker
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$59.99
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