ShortsKiller vs ZFiles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShortsKiller
This browser extension helps reduce distractions from short-form video content on YouTube. It hides specific elements and redirects links to keep your browsing focused. Designed for simplicity and privacy, it requires no account and collects no user data.
- Hides Shorts content on YouTube.com
- Redirects direct Shorts links
- Simple setup instructions
- No account required
- Privacy-friendly, no data collection
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ShortsKiller is a lightweight browser extension that helps customize your browsing experience by reducing Shorts-related content. ShortsKiller is compatible with YouTube.com while browsing in Safari. Once enabled, it hides Shorts-related page elements and redirects direct Shorts links away from the Shorts feed. It is designed to be simple, focused, and privacy-friendly. Features: • Reduces Shorts-related content on YouTube.com in Safari • Redirects direct Shorts links • Includes simple setup instructions • Requires no account • Does not collect user data ShortsKiller is an independent app and browser extension. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with YouTube, Google, Apple, or any other third-party platform.
ZFiles
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ZFiles is an iOS file browser for personal file management. Browse the iOS Files app, SMB shares on your local network, SFTP servers, WebDAV servers, and hidden files and folders. After downloading, all included features are available with no subscriptions or in-app purchases. Save frequently used servers, jump back into folders with bookmarks, preview images, videos, Markdown, JSON, and common documents, and manage transfers from one place. ZFiles has no ads and does not track users. Server settings and bookmarks stay on your device, and passwords are stored in the system keychain.
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Verdict
ShortsKiller and ZFiles are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | ShortsKiller | ZFiles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JACOB SCOTT KELLY | 之铭 刘 |
In-app purchases
ShortsKiller
No in-app purchases
ZFiles
No in-app purchases
