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SkipCut vs StudyChime

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SkipCut compared with StudyChime
DetailSkipCut logo SkipCutStudyChime logo StudyChime
What it doesBrowser-based YouTube ad blocker with background play, no installation required Private Prolific study notifications for Chrome, Discord, Telegram and Pushover
StageStartup Not given
Founded2025 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingCompletely free with no registration, no subscription, and no hidden charges. Free: browser alerts, local milestones, 5 external-alert batches per rolling 24-hour period. Premium: £4.99 one-time payment for lifetime access, includes unlimited external alerts, filter profiles, alert schedules, Remote snooze and resume, custom sounds, and local Study Trends.
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
  • Browser and Discord, Telegram, Pushover notifications
  • Reward, availability, time, and keyword filters
  • Reusable filter profiles and alert schedules
  • Local Study Trends with 7, 30, 90, and 12-month views
  • Remote snooze and resume from phone alerts
  • Local milestones and progress tracking
  • 14-day Premium trial with no card required
  • Monitoring health status display
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
  • Private alerts sent only to services you control, not to StudyChime
  • Does not automatically accept, reserve, refresh, complete or submit studies
  • No Prolific password or cookie permissions required
  • Local-first data storage with privacy-minimised Study Trends
  • One-time £4.99 lifetime Premium purchase with no subscription
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)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)2214
Referring domains (Majestic)1233

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