# RedirectWeb: Smart URL Router — Automate Your Browsing > Customizable Safari extension for automatic URL redirection based on user-defined rules. (iPhone/iPad app by Manabu Nakazawa.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redirectweb-smart-url-router/id1571283503 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Manabu Nakazawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497443611) - Category: Utilities, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 70 App Store ratings · 71 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 28 MB - Languages: American English, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek and 18 more - Released: 2021-11-11 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redirectweb-smart-url-router/id1571283503/reviews.md ## What is RedirectWeb? Tired of manually fixing URLs? RedirectWeb is a Safari extension that automatically redirects URLs based on your custom rules. Save time, protect your privacy, and browse the web your way. — TOP FEATURES & USE CASES — • Smart Maps Redirection: Automatically open Google Maps links in Apple Maps. • Search Your Way: Force Safari to use Kagi, Startpage, Brave Search, or any privacy-focused engine as your default. • Better Social Media: Redirect Twitter/X to Nitter, Reddit to Old Reddit, or YouTube to Invidious for a cleaner, ad-free experience. • Global Compatibility: Works seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. Also compatible with Chrome and Firefox on Mac. • Extensive Library: Don't know where to start? Browse our built-in library of popular, pre-made rules. — PRIVACY FIRST — • Zero Tracking: We do not collect any personal data. Your browsing habits stay on your device. • No Ads: Enjoy a distraction-free utility. — FOR POWER USERS — • Multiple Rule Formats: Support for Wildcards and full Regular Expressions (Regex). • Advanced Logic: Use exclusion patterns to prevent loops and capture groups ($1, $2) for complex URL rewriting. • Ultra-Fast DNR Rules: Leverage the modern Declarative Net Request API for lightning-fast, zero-latency redirections before network requests even start. Gain granular control by filtering resource types and HTTP methods. • Sync & Backup: iCloud Sync keeps your rules updated across all your devices. Export/Import JSON for easy backup. — FOR ENTERPRISES & IT ADMINS — • MDM Support: Centrally deploy and manage redirection rules across your organization's devices using Apple's Managed App Configuration (Jamf, Intune, Kandji, etc.). • Enforced Routing & Control: Seamlessly redirect employees during internal system migrations, set up intranet access, and lock down in-app settings to prevent user tampering. For Volume Purchase Program (VPP) customers, we also offer a Pro version with all features unlocked out-of-the-box, ideal for businesses, educational institutions, and organizations of all types. Search for "RedirectWeb Pro" on the App Store. — PRICING — • Start for Free: Enjoy 1 active rule forever. No ads, no time limits. • Pro Unlock: One-time purchase or low-cost subscription for unlimited rules and iCloud Sync. Universal Purchase included. Buy once, use on all devices. — HOW IT WORKS — 1. Install RedirectWeb and enable the extension in Safari. 2. Add a rule from the Library or create your own "From → To" flow. 3. Browse as usual. RedirectWeb handles the rest in the background! — SUPPORT — Questions or feedback? Go to Settings → "Send Feedback" within the app. We listen to our users! Take control of your web links today. Download RedirectWeb and skip the detours. ## Key features - Automatic URL redirection - Customizable rules - Smart Maps redirection - Privacy-focused search engines - Ad-free social media - iCloud Sync - Regex support ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlock all features (1 year) | $1.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Unlock all features forever | $3.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of RedirectWeb? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use and understand - 🚀 Works as expected, very fast - 💡 Highly customizable with regex - ✨ Useful for blocking distractions - 🌐 Redirects to privacy frontends - 🔄 Overrides default search settings - 📚 Extensive library of predefined rules - 🔧 Developer is responsive and helpful - 🔄 Seamless iCloud sync - 💰 Affordable lifetime subscription - 🚫 No data collected, privacy-focused - 🎯 Great for redirecting to archive sites - 🧩 Solves specific URL modification needs - ✅ Works flawlessly for complex rules - 🛠️ Useful for testing web app features - 💡 Redirects to custom search engines - 🚀 Handles redirections before page loads - 🔁 Redirects to old Reddit layout - 🔗 Redirects to self-hosted services - 💻 Cross-platform on macOS and iOS/iPadOS - 👍 Great UI/UX - 🎯 Redirects to Amazon Smile - 🔄 Redirects to Wikiwand - ⚙️ Allows redirecting to other apps **Cons** - ❓ Lacks clear instructions/explanations - 🤔 Regex can be tricky for beginners - ⚠️ Free version limited to one active rule - 🎛️ Interface could be improved for non-techies - ❌ Some users report it doesn't work - 🐌 Redirection isn't always smooth **Commonly reported bugs** - App is too difficult to understand for non-coders - Redirection isn't smooth - Some users report it doesn't work at all - Extension doesn't open other apps as expected **Most requested features** - Folders and search feature for created rules - More in-depth tutorial for complex redirects - Wildcard support in a future update - Ability to modify request headers - More examples in the help guide for wildcard redirects ## Recent user reviews (10 of 71) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redirectweb-smart-url-router/id1571283503/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Very helpful little utility *2026-06-22* It does what it says on the tin. I have a couple of simple rules to deal with the fact that my university library has its own URLs for logged-in use, so when I receive a link to the regular public site, RedirectWeb automatically takes me to the personalized one that lets me read while logged in. ### 1/5 — No Instructions (Explanations) *2026-05-13, version 10.1.0* App is too difficult to understand. The only users that use this are other coders and developers. ### 5/5 — I forget that it’s there and just enjoy the results *2026-04-24* Which is ideal ### 5/5 — Redirect *2026-02-11* I would definitely recommend very easy to use ### 5/5 — Excellent app! *2025-12-05* Helped immensely while testing new features of our web app. ### 5/5 — Very helpful in helping distraction *2025-11-05, version 8.7.0* There are also a lot of predefined rules, and very helpful in blocking distraction websites. ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2025-10-07* This is amazing. I use it to override the default Safari search settings over to Kagi. I’ll find tons of other useful stuff to add. It’s even cross platform on macOS and iOS/iPadOS. ### 5/5 — So many uses! *2025-09-18* I originally found this app as a way to use Kagi as my default search engine within Safari. That alone was worth the price (it’s far more flexible than Kagi’s version) I quickly discovered this app is far more useful than merely changing Safari’s default search options. If you’re reading these reviews wondering if it will accomplish a particular redirect, it most likely will but you can try it before buying it. It has far more functionality than you would expect. The Library of rules is very helpful and is continuously growing with well vetted user submissions. The developer is extremely responsive and helpful if you are having trouble writing or using a rule. The rule writing relies on Regex which is very powerful (but tricky for the uninitiated), however the developer is responsive to assist you. In fact, user submissions are frequently added to the library (with permission and credit due), including a few from me. The Library contains rules for really neat tricks you didn’t know you needed including the ability to read archived articles that might otherwise would require subscriptions. These rules alone make the app pay for itself many times over. Also don’t let the in app “subscription” option turn you off. It’s really a way to allow for an inexpensive fully functional trial if you’re not ready to purchase an inexpensive lifetime subscription. Without a purchase you can have multiple rules but you’re limited to just one active rule. This makes it easy to try as many rules as you want without costing anything but your time. I haven’t tried the recently added feature that allows this extension to work with browsers other than Safari, but I imagine they work fine. ### 4/5 — Good App. *2025-09-01, version 8.2.0* Nothing more to say! :) ### 5/5 — Love this extension *2025-08-26* It’s a really great extension if you like taking control of where links send you. ## Frequently asked questions about RedirectWeb ### What does RedirectWeb do? RedirectWeb is a Safari extension that automatically redirects URLs based on custom rules you create. It helps you save time, protect your privacy, and browse the web more efficiently by controlling how links open. ### What are the key features of RedirectWeb? Key features include smart redirection for maps and social media, forcing specific search engines, global compatibility across Apple devices and Mac browsers, an extensive library of pre-made rules, and advanced options like wildcards and regular expressions for power users. ### How much does RedirectWeb cost? The app offers a free tier with one active rule and no ads. A Pro Unlock is available as a one-time purchase or subscription for unlimited rules and iCloud Sync, with Universal Purchase included for all your devices. ### What devices is RedirectWeb compatible with? RedirectWeb works seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. On Mac, it is also compatible with Chrome and Firefox browsers. ### What are some common use cases for RedirectWeb? Common use cases include automatically opening Google Maps links in Apple Maps, forcing privacy-focused search engines like Kagi or Brave Search, and redirecting social media links to cleaner, ad-free alternatives like Nitter for Twitter/X or Old Reddit. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 10.2.2 — 2026-07-25 Please review the details of the changes in this and recent versions here: https://redirectweb.net/release-notes You can also find the release notes in the app. Thank you for using this extension! If you have any questions, please visit this page to contact us: https://redirectweb.net/contact-us ### 10.1.0 — 2026-04-18 Please review the details of the changes in this and recent versions here: https://redirectweb.net/release-notes You can also find the release notes in the app. Thank you for using this extension! If you have any questions, please visit this page to contact us: https://redirectweb.net/contact-us ### 10.0.0 — 2026-04-17 Please review the details of the changes in this and recent versions here: https://redirectweb.net/release-notes You can also find the release notes in the app. Thank you for using this extension! If you have any questions, please visit this page to contact us: https://redirectweb.net/contact-us ### 9.5.0 — 2026-03-05 Please review the details of the changes in this and recent versions here: https://redirectweb.net/release-notes You can also find the release notes in the app. Thank you for using this extension! If you have any questions, please visit this page to contact us: https://redirectweb.net/contact-us ### 9.4.0 — 2026-03-02 Please review the details of the changes in this and recent versions here: https://redirectweb.net/release-notes You can also find the release notes in the app. Thank you for using this extension! 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