BlockSite vs Unhook (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Unhook grades higher than BlockSite: 3.0 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 9, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
BlockSite grades higher on platforms. Unhook grades higher on value for money, the free plan and ease of use. They get the same grade on features.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
BlockSite
Website and app blocker for browsers and phones
Which one is for you
Pick BlockSite if
- Fits if you want the same block list on your phone and in your laptop's browser
- Works for students who block the same hours every weekday, since schedules are free
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you'd rather your browsing data wasn't passed on, which the privacy policy says it is
- Not for you if you'd switch a blocker off in a weak moment, because reviewers say that's easy
- Tight if you're staying free and want keywords, unlimited categories or a password lock, which are all paid
- Watch out: the App Store lists four monthly and three yearly prices with no word on which you'd pay, and the 3-day trial needs a card
- Not for you if you want it on an iPad, or a desktop app that says which systems it runs on
Pick Unhook if
- Fits if you open YouTube for one video and leave
- Works for people who want the home feed and comments gone
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to block sites other than YouTube
- Skip it if you use Safari, as no version is listed
- Watch out: settings live in each browser and do not carry between devices
- Too light for a phone, since it is an extension for desktop browsers
How we grade them
| 2.2GPABlockSiteFair | 3.0GPAUnhookVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNobody can tell you what you'll pay. The US App Store lists monthly at $3.99, $9.99, $10.99 and $14.99, and yearly at $23.99, $38.99 and $47.90, with no word on which you'd be offered. The cheapest of those is ordinary money for this category, where the middle is $3.99 a month, and ScreenZen blocks for nothing. | AFree with no paid plan, only a voluntary contributions request on its Firefox page. |
| Free plan and trial | CFree gets you a block list, Schedule Mode and usage limits, which is a working blocker. The walls are close, though: the list has a cap, category blocking is limited, and keywords and the password lock are Premium. The trial is 3 days and wants a card. | AEverything is free and toggled from the popup. |
| Features | CThe blocking basics with the gaps the listing shows: lists, schedules, a focus timer and usage limits for free, with keywords, unlimited categories and password protection held back for Premium. Reviewers also say the blocks come off too easily, and the iOS app is iPhone only. | CHides the home feed, related videos, comments, Shorts and other parts and turns off autoplay. It does that one job fully, but it is only YouTube. |
| Ease of use | C4.24 from about 6,200 App Store ratings, where other blockers here sit at 4.6 and up, and one rating in eight is a single star. Adding a site is simple, but reviewers describe slow browsing on iPhone and a 2026 redesign that added taps. | BNo rating on record, but you install it and flip switches with nothing to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | BiPhone, Android and extensions for Chrome, Edge and Safari, with one purchase covering the lot. On a computer it works inside the browser: there's a desktop app advertised, but the site never says which operating systems it runs on, and there's no iPad app. | CBrowser extension only, for Chrome, Firefox and Edge. |
| Best for | blocking the same sites on phone and browser | cutting YouTube recommendations |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: BlockSite and Unhook. How we grade
Price against what you get
BlockSite starts at $2 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Unhook has no paid plan and scores 2.3.
They score the same, and Unhook starts $2 a month lower. Of the other focus apps on the chart, 13 score higher than BlockSite for less, and none scores higher than Unhook for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- BlockSite can be bought with a one-time purchase.
At a glance
| BlockSite | Unhook | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free |
| Starts at | $3.99 / month or $23.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed) | Free |
| Free plan | Website and app blocking with a block list, Schedule Mode and usage limits. Keyword blocking, unlimited category blocking and password protection need Premium. | The extension is free. The developer asks for voluntary contributions on its Firefox add-on page. |
| Free trial | 3-day free trial on the monthly and annual plans; a card is required | None listed |
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | BlockSite LP | Unhook |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | addons.mozilla.org |
| Checked | Nov 9, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
BlockSite
- The web checkout showed rupee prices on the check date, so the subscription prices here are from the US App Store, which lists several amounts without saying which one applies.
- The privacy policy (last modified July 16, 2026) says browsing data is disclosed to affiliates for their market intelligence services; an opt-out is in the settings.
- Keyword blocking, unlimited category blocking and password protection need Premium, and the iOS app is for iPhone only.
- The homepage advertises a desktop app that blocks across several browsers but does not say which operating systems it runs on.
Unhook
- Works only on YouTube.
- Settings live in the browser, so they do not carry between browsers or devices on their own.
- Its privacy policy says extension data stays in the browser's local storage and nothing is transmitted.
- No Safari version is listed; the site links Chrome, Firefox and Edge.
Key features
BlockSite
- Block List
- Add the sites and apps you want to avoid, and BlockSite keeps them from opening while the list is active. Premium removes the limit on entries.
- Focus Mode
- Blocks distractions for a set amount of time. The Mac listing describes timed work sessions with scheduled breaks.
- Schedule
- Set the days and hours when chosen sites and apps are blocked, so the same routine repeats without being switched on each time.
- Category and keyword blocking
- Block a whole category such as social media or shopping in one step, or any address containing a chosen word. Both are Premium features on iOS.
- Password protection
- A Premium setting that puts a password in front of settings and blocked pages. The site also lists a feature that prevents uninstalling BlockSite.
- Sync across platforms
- The same block list applies on every signed-in device, and one purchase unlocks Premium on Android, iOS, Chrome, Edge and Safari.
Unhook
- Hide the home feed
- Removes homepage recommendations, the trending tab and the Explore section.
- Hide related videos
- Removes the sidebar suggestions and the end-screen video wall and cards.
- Hide comments
- Removes the comments section, with options for profile photos and live chat.
- Hide Shorts and more
- Options cover the Shorts tab, notification bell, top header, video description and buttons bar.
- Turn off autoplay
- Disables autoplay and annotations.
Plans
BlockSite
Free$0
Website and app blocking with a block list, Schedule Mode and usage limits.
Monthly Subscription$3.99 to $14.99
per month; the US App Store lists four amounts
Premium paid monthly. The listing shows $3.99, $9.99, $10.99 and $14.99 and does not say which one a new subscriber pays.
BlockSite Premium$19.99
billing basis not shown on the US App Store listing
A separate in-app purchase on the US App Store, listed at $19.99 without a billing period.
Annual Subscription$23.99 to $47.90
per year; the US App Store lists three amounts
Premium billed yearly, listed at $23.99, $38.99 and $47.90. The listing does not say which one a new subscriber pays.
Unhook
Free$0
All options, toggled from the extension popup; no paid plan is listed.
Ways to pay less
BlockSite
- By country
Lower price shown to buyers in India
On October 9, 2026 the web checkout showed Lifetime Access at ₹1399.90 to a visitor in India, while the homepage advertised it at $39.99. The monthly and annual plans were shown in rupees too.
Unhook
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, BlockSite or Unhook?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Unhook is cheaper to start with: it is free, against $2 a month when paid by the year for BlockSite. BlockSite starts at $3.99 / month or $23.99 / year (US App Store; several amounts listed), and Unhook is free.
Which has a free plan, BlockSite or Unhook?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both BlockSite and Unhook have a free plan.
Which platforms do BlockSite and Unhook run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only BlockSite lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a browser extension. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.