UnTrap for YouTube for iPhone

Quick overview

UnTrap is a Safari extension for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that strips away the typical YouTube distractions so you can watch intentionally. It hides distracting elements—like sidebar recommendations and short-form feeds—so browsing stays purposeful and productive.

What UnTrap removes from your view

• Related videos, Shorts, and homepage recommendations
• Comment threads and other attention-grabbing modules
• Any other YouTube elements that interrupt focus

Customization and control

UnTrap provides more than 117 distinct settings so you can tailor the experience to your habits. Configure the interface to match how you want to consume content, from minimal viewing to a lightly curated feed.

• Password protection to lock settings and block casual access
• Scheduled Sessions to limit YouTube to predefined time windows
• Focus Sessions that create uninterrupted viewing blocks
• Channel and video filters so unwanted sources are automatically hidden

Extra features (reordered for clarity)

• Channel and video filtering to remove specific content sources
• Focus-period controls for distraction-free viewing
• Time-based Scheduled Sessions to plan when YouTube is available
• Access control with Password Protection

Compatibility and limitations

UnTrap works exclusively inside the Safari browser on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. It does not modify or function within the native YouTube app.

Alternatives worth noting

If you want something different, consider FamApp — Spend with UPI & Card Free — which is listed as a recommended option for users looking beyond UnTrap.

Getting started

1. Install UnTrap from the Safari extensions gallery on your Apple device.
2. Open the extension settings to apply your preferred combination of filters and protections.
3. Optionally set Scheduled or Focus Sessions to enforce limits automatically.

Experience a cleaner, more intentional way to use YouTube on Safari and reclaim time for focused viewing.