# Direct Search — Reduces search effort

> Simultaneously search multiple curated URLs with a single query. (iPhone/iPad app by Gilbert Hansen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-search/id1305388004 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gilbert Hansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090470125)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-search/id1305388004/reviews.md

## What is Direct Search?

Cut search time down by searching directly a related set of URLs using the same search criteria. Each URL’s search result is displayed in a separate mini-browser. Scroll the set of mini-browsers; scroll within a mini-browser. Display a result full screen or in Safari.

A great way to do comparative shopping, find the best retail or airfare deals, find an apartment/home/hotel, plan and book a vacation, find a job, how to do repairs yourself, find a movie, find a scientific paper or checkout the news from multiple sources.

There are 255 categories (148 predefined + 106 new) each with a set of curated URLs - 2,863 overall.

A Universal App designed for iPhone and iPad.

Features:
* Search all the URLs in a category at once. Exclude those URLs not to be included in the search.
* Search a category URL separately.
* Search categories for a URL by name.
* Go directly to a URL’s website without a search criteria.
* Manage the categories and their URLs - delete a category/URL, reposition the URLs within a category, change the name of a category, change the name of a URL.
* Reinstate deleted categories and URLs or delete them permanently.
* Import new categories and URLs in a release.
* Add a new category and populate it with URLs.
* Add a new URL to a category.
* Copy and/or move a URL to another category
* Save modified category list to device which is restored automatically the next time the app is launched.
* Feature tips guiding user on what to do.
* Quick Guide and User Guide documents on how to use the app and its features. User guide includes a section of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and can be searched for keywords and phrases.
* Quick Tour within app explaining each feature. Viewed on-demand.
* Send e-mail feedback to the developer.

Send e-mail to support@verusapps.com to report issues, make improvement suggestions or ask questions.

Privacy Policy: http://verusapps.com/index.php/privacy-policy-for-direct-search/

User Guide for iPad and User Guide for iPhone can be found online at http://verusapps.com

## Key features

- Simultaneous multi-URL search
- Individual mini-browser results
- Full-screen result viewing
- Manage custom categories and URLs
- Import and add new categories/URLs
- On-demand user guides and tours

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-search/id1305388004/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Direct Search by Gilbert Hansen

*2017-12-16, version 1.0*

It is a wonderful and useful App. Direct Search is like an agenda with all your electronic addresses on your screen.
I recommend.

## Frequently asked questions about Direct Search

### How does Direct Search reduce search effort?

Direct Search allows you to input a single search query and have it executed across a predefined set of related URLs simultaneously. Each result is displayed in its own mini-browser, enabling efficient comparison without needing to open multiple tabs.

### What types of tasks is Direct Search useful for?

It's highly effective for comparative shopping, finding travel deals, searching for apartments or hotels, job hunting, and gathering information from various news or research sources. The app streamlines comparative research across many websites.

### Can I customize the websites searched by Direct Search?

Yes, you can manage categories and their associated URLs. This includes adding new categories, adding URLs to existing categories, deleting categories or URLs, and repositioning URLs within a category. You can also save your modified lists.

### Does Direct Search have ads?

No, Direct Search is ad-free. As a paid application, it does not contain advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the price of Direct Search?

Direct Search is a paid application priced at $3.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features for efficient multi-URL searching.

### On which devices can I use Direct Search?

Direct Search is a Universal App, meaning it is designed for and compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

### How often is Direct Search updated?

The app was last updated on February 12, 2024, with version 3.6.0. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and potentially new categories and URLs to import.

### What is the age rating for Direct Search?

Direct Search has an age rating of 17+. This rating is typically based on the content and complexity of the application's features and user interface.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6.0 — 2024-02-12

1. Compatible with iOS/iPadOS 17.
2. Predefined and Import category URLs were validated. Invalid URLs were either updated, removed or replaced. These changes take affect the first time the app is launched. For previous versions of the app, delete the app and download it again from the App Store.
3. If you have any issues, e-mail them to support@verusapps.com to get them resolved. We welcome suggestions for improving the app.

### 3.5.0 — 2023-02-03

1. Compatible with iOS/iPadOS 16.
2. If you have any issues, e-mail them to support@verusapps.com to get them resolved. We welcome suggestions for improving the app.

### 3.4.0 — 2022-03-02

1. Now requires iOS 13+.
2. Added 2 new category: Cleaning Hints & Tips containing 14 curated URLs and Cooking Classes (online) containing 14 curated URLs. Added 6 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
3. There are now 106 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 1,172 curated URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 254 with 2,863 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
4. If you have any issues, e-mail them to support@verusapps.com to get them resolved. Suggestions and feedback are welcomed.

### 3.3.0 — 2021-03-27

1. Compatible with iOS 14+.
2. Added 1 new category: Watch Parts containing 10 curated URLs. Added 10 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
3. There are now 104 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 1,144 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 252 with 2,835 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
4. Fixed bug: If selected a URL in a category, then scrolled the selected row out of view, the selected row was unselected.

### 3.2.0 — 2019-11-06

1. Compatible with iOS 13; supports Dark Mode.
2. When adding a new category, at least 1 URL must be entered.
3. Added 4 new categories: eBooks (Free), Future, Greeting Cards and Tickets containing 43 curated URLs. Added 18 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
4. There are now 104 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 1,135 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 252 with 2,825 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.

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