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SkipCut vs Histiq

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SkipCut compared with Histiq
DetailSkipCut logo SkipCut Histiq
What it doesBrowser-based YouTube ad blocker with background play, no installation required AI semantic search for your browser history and PDFs
StageStartup Startup
Founded2025 Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingCompletely free with no registration, no subscription, and no hidden charges. Free 14-day trial (no credit card required, starts on install). Then: Monthly $6.99/mo, Annual $4.17/mo (billed $49.99/year, save 40%), or Lifetime $129 one-time payment.
Key features
  • Ad blocking for all YouTube ads including pre-roll, mid-roll, and overlay ads
  • Background audio playback on iOS and Android
  • Playlist support with full ad-free playback
  • Video downloading in high quality
  • Dark mode and light mode themes
  • Support for 8K and 4K video quality
  • DJ Mode for mixing and crossfading two YouTube videos
  • Sleep timer to automatically pause videos after a preset duration
  • Semantic search by meaning instead of exact keywords
  • Automatic PDF indexing and search
  • Sub-50ms search latency
  • Works on Chrome and Edge from single install
  • Privacy controls including domain blocklist and URL patterns
  • Encrypted local backup and export
  • No account or login required
  • Support for PDFs up to 50 MB
What makes it different
  • Works on all devices without installation or account creation, including iPhones and devices where browser extensions cannot be installed
  • Uses YouTube's official embed player, making it impossible for YouTube to detect or block unlike browser extensions
  • Completely free with no hidden charges, funded by community support and ethical partnerships rather than user data
  • All viewing history stored locally in browser with zero server-side access or data collection
  • Simpler alternative to Vanced and ReVanced that requires no APK, patching, or technical setup
  • Only browser history tool that is 100% local with zero data transmission to servers
  • Includes full 14-day free trial with no credit card required
  • Works across Chrome and Edge without requiring separate installs
  • Lifetime purchase option with no recurring billing
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)22 −1 (down) since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)62
Citation Flow (Majestic)2215
Referring domains (Majestic)12330

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