StillTabs vs BlockSite
BlockSite blocks whole apps and websites; StillTabs removes just Reels and Shorts, for free, and never sees what you browse. BlockSite's privacy policy says browsing activity is disclosed to its affiliates "for market intelligence purposes".
Side by side
| StillTabs | BlockSite | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Removes Reels, Shorts and feeds | Blocks whole apps and sites |
| Price | Free | $3.99–$19.99/month, $23.99–$47.90/year |
| Your browsing | Never leaves your phone; no proxy | Disclosed to affiliates for market intelligence, per its policy |
| Refunds | Nothing to refund | "non-refundable" |
| Trustpilot | n/a | 2.5 from 31 reviews |
What to check before you subscribe
- Its policy says it may "sell" or "share" identifiers with affiliates as California law defines those terms.
- Its terms waive class actions and make subscription fees non-refundable.
- Press: on 16 February 2026, CSO Online reported a researcher's list of Chrome extensions sending browsing history that included BlockSite's Chrome extension (the extension, not the iPhone app).
StillTabs is free on the App Store, for iPhone. No subscription, no in-app purchases, no account. iOS 16 or later.
Sources
- StillTabs on the App Store (price, privacy label): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stilltabs-block-reels-shorts/id6761367777
- BlockSite on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1474967653
- BlockSite terms: https://blocksite.co/terms/
- BlockSite privacy policy: https://blocksite.co/privacy-app-and-web/
- CSO Online, 16 February 2026: Chrome extensions sending browsing history: https://www.csoonline.com/article/4132712/leaky-chrome-extensions-with-37m-installs-caught-shipping-your-browsing-history.html