Comparison

Website Blocker vs Website Scanner

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

Website Scanner

Instantly scan printed website addresses using your iPhone's camera. The app automatically detects and opens URLs from printed materials, streamlining web access.

Highlights
  • Camera-based URL scanning
  • Automatic URL detection
  • Direct web page loading
  • Subscription for bundled apps
  • Free trial period
Features
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Quickly scan printed website addresses (URLs) with your iPhone. Simply hold your camera over a printed URL and the app will automatically detect and load the webpage. ---------------------------------------- TAPMEDIA PRO SUBSCRIPTION - You will receive access to the apps in the TapMedia PRO bundle for the duration of the subscription. - Subscription length: Monthly (includes one week free trial). - Subscriptions with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. - Payments will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - All prices are subject to change without notification. We occasionally run promotion prices as incentives or limited time opportunities for qualifying purchases made during the promotional time period. Due to the time sensitive and promotional nature of these events, we are unable to offer price protection or retroactive discounts or refunds for previous purchases in the event of a price reduction or promotional offering. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription - You may cancel a subscription during its free period via the subscription setting through your iTunes Account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 Privacy Policy: http://tapmedia.co.uk/privacy.htm Terms of Use: http://tapmedia.co.uk/terms.htm

Screenshots

Website Blocker3 screens
Website Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Website Scanner at none against Website Blocker's shown. Website Scanner also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 10%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Website Scanner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Website Blocker against 4.1 for Website Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 94 and 70 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 10% of Website Blocker's written reviews are positive against 33% of Website Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Website Blocker ships an update every 3 months, Website Scanner every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Website Blocker versus Website Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebsite BlockerWebsite Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (94 ratings)4.1 (70 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94 — better70
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB78 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCaramba App DevelopmentTapMedia Ltd

Customer experience

Website Blocker

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

Website Scanner

All ratings69 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Website Blocker

One-time1
  • Unlimited keywords$0.99
1 purchases

Website Scanner

Subscriptions1
  • TapMedia PRO - 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Website Blocker free?
Website Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Website Scanner free?
Website Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Website Blocker or Website Scanner?
Website Scanner is rated higher. Website Blocker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Website Scanner averages 4.1 from 70 ratings.
Do Website Blocker or Website Scanner have ads?
Website Blocker shows ads; Website Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Website Blocker or Website Scanner?
Website Blocker ships an update every 3 months, and Website Scanner every 6 months. Most recently, Website Blocker was updated on October 26, 2026 and Website Scanner on October 24, 2026.

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