Comparison

AI Blocker for Google vs Hooks

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

Head to head
About

AI Blocker for Google

This Safari extension removes AI Overviews from Google Search results, providing a cleaner, traditional search experience. It's designed for users who prefer direct links and less AI-generated clutter.

Highlights
  • Hide AI Overviews in Google Search
  • Works in Safari
  • Simple setup
  • Lightweight and focused
  • No account required
  • Private by design
Features
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AI Blocker for Google is a simple Safari extension that hides AI Overviews from Google Search results, giving you a cleaner, more traditional search experience. Tired of AI being crammed into every thing you look at online, even something as simple as search results? AI Blocker for Google removes that clutter so you can get back to links, sources, and the results you actually wanted to see. Features: • Hide AI Overviews in Google Search • Works directly in Safari • Simple setup with clear instructions • Lightweight and focused • No account required • No subscriptions required • Private by design AI Blocker for Google is made for people who prefer classic search results, want less AI-generated clutter, or simply want more control over what appears in Safari. How it works: 1. Install the app 2. Enable the Safari extension 3. Search Google normally 4. AI Overviews are hidden automatically The app does one thing: it helps clean up Google Search in Safari. No feeds, no dashboards, no complicated settings. Privacy: AI Blocker for Google does not require an account and does not collect personal data. The extension runs in Safari to hide AI Overview elements on Google Search pages. Note that AI Blocker for Google only supports English at present, and will not work in other languages. Disclaimer: AI Blocker for Google is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google.

About

Hooks

Capture and organize video ideas quickly through typing or voice input. Swipe through your saved concepts in a video-like feed, categorized by creator account and color-coded folders. Optional cloud backup is available.

Highlights
  • Save video ideas instantly
  • Voice-to-text idea capture
  • Organize by creator account
  • Color-coded folder organization
  • Video feed-style idea browsing
  • Optional cloud backup with Apple ID
Features
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Save your video ideas in one place! Your next great video starts as a passing thought. Hooks gives creators a fast, focused place to save it before it disappears. Capture an idea by typing or speaking. Organize ideas by creator account and folder, then swipe through them in a clean canvas inspired by the final short-form video experience. With Hooks you can: • Save video hooks and ideas in seconds • Speak an idea and turn it into a text note • Organize ideas across multiple creator accounts • Group ideas into color-coded folders • Swipe through your saved ideas like a video feed • Sign in with Apple to back up and restore your creator accounts, folders, hooks, and transcribed notes Hooks is local-first and works without creating an account. Sign in with Apple is optional and enables cloud backup and recovery when reinstalling the app or moving to another device. A Hooks Pro subscription is required after onboarding. Terms of Use (EULA): https://differenthq.com/hooks/terms Privacy Policy: https://differenthq.com/hooks/privacy

Screenshots

AI Blocker for Google3 screens
Hooks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hooks at 100% against AI Blocker for Google's 50%. Hooks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). AI Blocker for Google's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. AI Blocker for Google sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hooks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hooks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of AI Blocker for Google's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hooks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AI Blocker for Google ships an update every 3 months, Hooks every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AI Blocker for Google versus Hooks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAI Blocker for GoogleHooks
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJared FloerschB Gilmore, LLC

Customer experience

AI Blocker for Google

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Hooks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AI Blocker for Google

One-time1
  • AI Blocker for Google Unlock$2.99
2 purchases

Hooks

Subscriptions2
  • Hooks Pro Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Hooks Pro Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is AI Blocker for Google free?
AI Blocker for Google is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hooks free?
Hooks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AI Blocker for Google or Hooks?
Hooks is rated higher. AI Blocker for Google averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Hooks averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AI Blocker for Google or Hooks have ads?
Neither AI Blocker for Google nor Hooks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AI Blocker for Google or Hooks?
AI Blocker for Google ships an update every 3 months, and Hooks every 8 days. Most recently, AI Blocker for Google was updated on October 31, 2026 and Hooks on October 31, 2026.

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