# AI Blocker for Google vs Hooks

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | AI Blocker for Google | Hooks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-blocker-for-google/id6775696389/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooks-save-video-ideas/id6795989891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jared Floersch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875435683) | [B Gilmore, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/915478595) |

## What reviewers say

### AI Blocker for Google

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-blocker-for-google/id6775696389)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Blocker for Google Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


### Hooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooks-save-video-ideas/id6795989891)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hooks Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Hooks Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*