Video Speedifier vs Element Hider
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Video Speedifier
Adjust the playback speed of any video directly within your browser. Offers precise control with a slider and customizable presets, allowing you to speed up or slow down content on various platforms.
- Precise speed control (0.1x to 5x)
- Customizable preset buttons
- Overdrive mode for faster playback
- Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- Intelligent handling of dynamic videos
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Take control of every video you watch. Video Speedifier is a clean, powerful Safari extension that lets you adjust playback speed on any website with precision and ease. Use the smooth slider for fine-grained control (0.1× increments) or tap the quick preset buttons for common speeds. Turn on Overdrive when you want to push speeds even higher. It works across YouTube, Netflix, online courses, Twitch, and most other video players — including tricky ones that try to reset the speed. Key Features • Precise speed control from 0.1× up to 5× • Customizable preset buttons • Overdrive mode for faster playback • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Clean, modern interface built with SwiftUI • Intelligent handling of dynamic and embedded videos Getting started is simple: install the app, enable Video Speedifier in Safari’s Extensions settings, and you’re ready to go. The extension then appears in your toolbar whenever you need it. Whether you’re speeding through lectures, slowing down language content, or just want to watch at your own pace, Video Speedifier gives you full control without leaving the page.
Element Hider
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Take control of the web. Element Hider lets you hide distracting, annoying, or unnecessary elements from webpages in Safari. See something you don't want to see? Hide it. From oversized banners and annoying pop-ups to distracting sections, recommendations, sidebars, comments, images, and other page elements — Element Hider puts you in control of what stays on your screen. KEY FEATURES • Hide anything Select webpage elements and hide them from view. • Clean up webpages Remove visual clutter and keep the content that actually matters. • One-tap control Quickly enable or disable Element Hider whenever you want. • Global controls Turn your preferred hiding rules on or off across Safari. • Customize your browsing Create a cleaner, more focused experience on the websites you use every day. • Built for Safari Designed specifically for Safari and integrated into your browsing experience. YOUR WEB, YOUR WAY The web doesn't need to look the same for everyone. Element Hider gives you the freedom to decide what you want to see. Hide the stuff that gets in the way and keep the parts of the web that matter to you. Simple. Fast. Yours. Element Hider does not change the content you want to keep — it simply lets you decide what belongs on your screen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Video Speedifier at Free against Element Hider's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Video Speedifier is free to download; Element Hider costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Video Speedifier | Element Hider |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Justin James | Shubham Sharma |
In-app purchases
Video Speedifier
No in-app purchases
Element Hider
No in-app purchases
Questions
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