Comparison

Search Console Tool vs YouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker

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

Head to head
About

Search Console Tool

This app provides mobile access to Google Search Console data, allowing users to track website performance, analyze search queries, and monitor top pages. It offers insights into clicks, impressions, CTR, and rankings, with features for managing multiple websites and sitemaps.

Highlights
  • Performance tracking (clicks, impressions, CTR, ranking)
  • Search query and keyword analysis
  • Top pages performance monitoring
  • Interactive trend charts
  • Multi-property management
  • Sitemap viewing and management
  • URL inspection for indexing status
Features
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AltSC is a mobile SEO analytics app for Google Search Console data tracking. Designed for SEO professionals, website owners, bloggers, and digital marketers, AltSC helps you stay on top of your search traffic anytime, anywhere. Connect your account securely and instantly access the key insights you need to understand how your website performs in search. Whether you manage a single blog or multiple client websites, AltSC gives you a fast and convenient way to check performance without opening a desktop browser. KEY FEATURES New Feature: Added support for multiple accounts. Performance Overview Track essential search metrics including clicks, impressions, click-through rate (CTR), and average ranking position. Understand your website’s performance at a glance. Search Queries & Keywords Discover which search queries bring visitors to your site. Analyze keyword performance and identify new optimization opportunities. Top Pages Identify which pages generate the most search traffic and monitor their performance over time. Interactive Charts Visualize trends with clear charts across multiple time ranges including 24 hours, 7 days, 28 days, 3 months, and more. Multi-Property Management Manage multiple websites and Search Console properties in one place. Sitemap Management View and manage sitemaps for your properties to keep your site indexed efficiently. URL Inspection Check indexing status and see how search engines view a specific URL. Mobile SEO Monitoring Access your search performance anywhere without needing a desktop dashboard. Secure Authentication Sign in securely using Google OAuth. Your credentials are never stored in the app. WHO IS THIS APP FOR • SEO professionals • Website owners • Bloggers and content creators • Marketing teams • Agencies managing multiple websites AltSC makes it easy to monitor search performance, analyze SEO metrics, and stay informed about how users discover your website. Download AltSC and turn your search data into actionable insights. Disclaimer: Notice: This is a third-party application and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC. Google Search Console is a trademark of Google LLC.

About

YouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker

This Safari extension for iPhone and iPad helps reduce distractions on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn by hiding recommendation feeds and other clutter. It allows normal browsing through search, subscriptions, and direct links while running locally and privately.

Highlights
  • Blocks YouTube recommendations
  • Hides Facebook feed
  • Blocks LinkedIn feed
  • Works in Safari on iPhone/iPad
  • Runs locally, no account needed
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
Features
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YT Rec Block is a simple Safari extension for iPhone and iPad that helps make YouTube less distracting. Now we block FaceBook and LinkedIn too! When enabled for youtube.com in Safari, it hides recommendation-heavy areas such as the home feed, related videos, end screens, and Shorts recommendation shelves. You can still use YouTube normally: search, subscriptions, channels, playlists, and direct video links continue to work. The extension runs locally in Safari and does not require an account. It does not collect, sell, or send your browsing activity to the developer. Important: YT Rec Block works on youtube.com in Safari. It does not change the YouTube app.

Screenshots

Search Console Tool4 screens
YouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Search Console Tool at Free against YouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker's $1.99. YouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Search Console Tool is free to download; YouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Search Console Tool against 4.5 for YouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Search Console Tool ships an update every 6 weeks, YouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Search Console Tool versus YouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSearch Console ToolYouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4DigsoftTadashi Kumazawa

Customer experience

Search Console Tool

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

YouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Search Console Tool

No in-app purchases

None

YouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Search Console Tool free?
Search Console Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker free?
YouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Search Console Tool or YouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker?
Search Console Tool is rated higher. Search Console Tool averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while YouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Search Console Tool or YouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker have ads?
Neither Search Console Tool nor YouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Search Console Tool or YouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker?
Search Console Tool ships an update every 6 weeks, and YouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker fortnightly. Most recently, Search Console Tool was updated on October 24, 2026 and YouTube, FB, LinkedIn Blocker on October 31, 2026.

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