Comparison

Website Blocker vs SPIN Safe Browser

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

Head to head
About

Website Blocker

This web browser scans websites for user-defined keywords and blocks access if found. It's designed to create a safer online environment, especially for children, with customizable blocklists and PIN protection for settings.

Highlights
  • Keyword-based website blocking
  • Customizable blocklists
  • PIN code protection for settings
  • Safe browsing for children
  • Popup confirmation option
Features
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Website Blocker is a web browser that will protect you from websites that contain Blocked Keywords that you provide! Prior displaying, the website is scanned for these keywords and blocked when they contain any them. Ideal to provide your children with a safe browsing experience! In the Settings, you can customize the list with Blocked Keywords. When any of these keywords is found on a website, the website will be blocked. You can also choose to show a popup asking you whether you are sure to access the website. All blocking settings can be protected by a PIN code. Website Blocker - for a safe and protected browsing experience!

About

SPIN Safe Browser

This app provides a secure browsing experience by automatically blocking adult content, pornography, and harmful websites. It offers enhanced safety features and ensures safe search results on popular engines.

Highlights
  • Automatic content blocking
  • Safe search enforcement
  • YouTube Restricted Mode
  • Passcode protection
  • Domain blocking/allowing
  • Ad-free experience (with subscription)
Features
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SPIN Safe Browser: Protect Yourself from Inappropriate Content Stay Safe Online with SPIN Safe Browser SPIN Safe Browser is your trusted companion for secure browsing on iOS devices. Automatically blocking nudity, pornography, and harmful content, SPIN ensures a safer online experience for you and your family. Are you a School or Business? Consider the enterprise version of our SPIN Safe Browser with full mobile device management integration - available via Apple School Manager and Apple Business Manager. Upgrade to SPIN+ for Enhanced Safety Unlock advanced features with SPIN+: ◆ Allow or block specific domains ◆ Set a passcode for added security ◆ Save and restore domains and bookmarks with iCloud integration ◆ Enjoy an ad-free experience (ads are shown without an active subscription) Why Choose SPIN Safe Browser? ◆ Comprehensive Protection: Blocks nudity, pornography, and harmful content ◆ Secure Browsing: Ensures a safe browsing experience for you and your family ◆ #1 iOS Internet Filter: Trusted by users for filtering inappropriate content and enforcing safe search on Google, Bing, Ecosia, and DuckDuckGo Key Features of SPIN Safe Browser ◆ Automatic Content Blocking: Blocks pornography, adult content, nudity, unsafe search engines, file-sharing sites, VPNs, and proxies ◆ YouTube Safety: Enforces Restricted Mode for safer YouTube viewing ◆ Zero Configuration Needed: Safeguards are pre-enabled and enforced ◆ Fast and Reliable: Built on Mozilla open-source browser technology for speed and reliability ◆ Universal Compatibility: Works on any WiFi or cellular connection Automatic Blocking of Harmful Content ◆ Pornography and Adult Content ◆ Nudity ◆ Unsafe Search Engines ◆ File Sharing/Peer-to-Peer Sites ◆ VPN and Proxy Sites Download SPIN Safe Browser Today Protect yourself and your loved ones with SPIN Safe Browser. Enjoy peace of mind while browsing, knowing that SPIN is actively blocking explicit content and ensuring safe searches on Bing, Google, Ecosia, and DuckDuckGo. License Agreement Apple’s Standard License Agreement - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy - https://spinsafebrowser.com/spinprivacypolicy/ Terms of Use - https://spinsafebrowser.com/?page_id=89

Screenshots

Website Blocker3 screens
SPIN Safe Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SPIN Safe Browser at 53% against Website Blocker's 10%. SPIN Safe Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Website Blocker's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Website Blocker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SPIN Safe Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SPIN Safe Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPIN Safe Browser has 2.7K ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Website Blocker's written reviews are positive against 53% of SPIN Safe Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Website Blocker ships an update every 3 months, SPIN Safe Browser every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Website Blocker versus SPIN Safe Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebsite BlockerSPIN Safe Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (94 ratings)4.4 (2.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews53.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings942.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB267 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCaramba App DevelopmentNational Education Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

Website Blocker

All ratings93 ratings
Positive74.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative70.0%

SPIN Safe Browser

All ratings2,652 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews253 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral13.0%
Negative34.0%

Bugs and requests

Website Blocker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SPIN Safe Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Can't delete the app
  • YouTube videos not blocked
  • Bypass filters using Google search
  • Crashes when opening tabs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Allow customization of blocked sites
  • Improve tab management
  • Better integration with iOS features

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Website Blocker

One-time1
  • Unlimited keywords$0.99
2 purchases

SPIN Safe Browser

Subscriptions2
  • SPIN+ Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • SPIN+ Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Website Blocker free?
Website Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SPIN Safe Browser free?
SPIN Safe Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Website Blocker or SPIN Safe Browser?
SPIN Safe Browser is rated higher. Website Blocker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while SPIN Safe Browser averages 4.4 from 2.7K ratings.
Do Website Blocker or SPIN Safe Browser have ads?
Website Blocker shows ads; SPIN Safe Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Website Blocker or SPIN Safe Browser?
Website Blocker ships an update every 3 months, and SPIN Safe Browser every 6 weeks. Most recently, Website Blocker was updated on October 26, 2026 and SPIN Safe Browser on October 26, 2026.

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