Best xEngine for Safari alternatives: apps like xEngine for Safari

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Whether you want more options like xEngine for Safari or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to xEngine for Safari

HTTPS Only for Safari by Denk Alexandru

HTTPS Everywhere, All Websites

Editor's Choice

4.8(14 ratings)

$2.99

This Safari extension automatically enables HTTPS for all websites, encrypting your traffic to protect personal data from theft. It ensures secure browsing by rewriting HTTP requests to HTTPS, safeguarding cookies, passwords, and private information.

Vidimote for Safari by IOSPIRIT GmbH

Video speed, PiP & skip

Strong Contender

4.1😐(57 ratings)

$2.99

#31in Utilities

Enhance your web video experience with advanced playback controls for Safari. Adjust playback speed, skip sections, and utilize Picture-in-Picture mode for seamless multitasking. Works with major streaming and video platforms.

What We Love

🚀 Seamless integration with Safari
👍 Intuitive interface and controls
💡 Enables PiP mode easily
💡 Allows playback speed control (beyond 2x)
💡 Useful for online courses/tutorials
💡 Enhances video viewing experience
💡 Works on mobile Safari (iPad/iPhone)
💡 Good for speeding up streams/podcasts
💡 Fast developer response mentioned
💡 Worth the price for functionality

Room to Improve

🐛 Extension stops working intermittently
🐛 Causes Safari to crash/lag
🐛 Not working on newer iOS versions (iOS 26)
🐛 Extension doesn't work on iPad
🐛 Videos not recognized ('No video found')
🐛 Hijacks YouTube mute icon
🐛 Conflicts with other websites (e.g., Weibo)
🐛 High CPU usage reported
🐛 Video in background darkens when controls show
🐛 Not worth the price for some users
🐛 Some users report it's a scam/malware
🐛 Does not work on all websites
🐛 Airplay functionality unreliable

Customize Search Engine by Cizzuk Shihu

Search Smarter, Explore Deeper

Worth Considering

Switch user agentsPreset user agentsCustom user agents

4.4😊(66 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This Safari extension lets you customize your default search engine and settings. Easily switch between preferred search engines, including AI assistants, and modify options like hiding AI Overviews or changing language. It offers quick search shortcuts and emoji search functionality.

What We Love

👍 Blocks Google AI overviews
👍 Enables custom search engines
👍 Works on iPhone, Mac, iPad
👍 Seamless integration with Safari
👍 Free and no ads
👍 Works in private mode
👍 Fixes Safari's limited search engine options
👍 Allows site-specific searches
👍 Supports Perplexity (PPLX)
👍 Great for self-hosted search engines
👍 Hides trending searches
👍 Redirects searches effectively
👍 User-friendly setup (mostly)
👍 Developer responsiveness

Room to Improve

🐛 Inconsistent performance
🐛 Setup can be difficult
🐛 Causes rapid redirects/CAPTCHAs
🐛 Redirect screen displayed
🐛 App crashes on export
🐛 Requires enabling google.com
🐛 Potential search data leakage concerns
🐛 Block page can be slow/stuck
🐛 Works on macOS, not iOS
🐛 Unremovable 'Open in Google app' banner
🐛 Doesn't always perform udm14
🐛 Safari freezes with Brave Search

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Unagent

Per-site user agents

Free

Modify your browser's user agent to test website behavior across different browsers and versions. This tool allows you to select presets, create your own, or set site-specific agents to understand how sites adapt to various browser identifications.

(60)

Replaces YouTube player with HTML5Removes adsRestores picture-in-picture

Vinegar - Tube Cleaner

Better video player

$1.99

Enhance your YouTube viewing experience by replacing the default player with a streamlined HTML video tag. Enjoy ad-free playback, enable picture-in-picture, and listen to videos in the background with audio-only mode.

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paid

Google Maps to Apple Maps

Mapper for Safari

$1.99

This Safari extension automatically redirects Google Maps links to open directly in Apple Maps. It supports all Google domains and provides smart fallbacks, ensuring a seamless transition without any data collection.

Redirect Google Maps links to Apple MapsSupports all Google domainsSmart fallback to Google Maps web app

(609)

Send Safari searches to Kagi

Kagi for Safari

Free

This extension seamlessly redirects your Safari searches to Kagi, a privacy-focused search engine. Enjoy a clean interface with relevant results, no ads, and no data collection, even in private browsing mode.

Redirects Safari searches to KagiWorks in Private BrowsingPrivacy-respecting search engine

(186)

Noir - Dark Mode for Safari

Browse better at night

$2.99

Automatically applies a custom dark mode to every website visited in Safari. Enjoy a comfortable browsing experience at night with tailored styles and customizable themes. Integrates seamlessly with system features and prioritizes user privacy.

Automatic dark mode for all websitesCustom dark styles per websiteOver 20 built-in themes

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paid

Automatic cookie consent for SafariOne-time setup for thousands of sitesCustomizable cookie preferences

Super Agent for Safari

Block cookie pop-ups

Free

This app automates cookie consent forms across websites based on your chosen preferences. Set your choices once, and it handles pop-ups automatically on supported sites, allowing for uninterrupted browsing while prioritizing your privacy.

(2.1K)

freemium

Your mobile security toolkit

iVerify Basic

$0.99

This app provides basic device security scanning to detect vulnerabilities and threats. It offers a glimpse into advanced security features for individuals prioritizing their digital safety.

Device security scanningVulnerability detectionThreat awareness

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