# Secure Search vs Customize Search Engine

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Secure Search at 9.1 against Customize Search Engine's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secure Search sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Customize Search Engine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secure Search | Customize Search Engine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/customize-search-engine/id6445840140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **66** |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appie s.r.o](https://appshunter.io/developer/359896852) | [Cizzuk Shihu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674098361) |

## What reviewers say

### Secure Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-search/id1111936413)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Increase Search Security | $1.99 | one-time |


### Customize Search Engine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/customize-search-engine/id6445840140)

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.

**Highlights:** Customize default search engine, Use custom search engines in Private Browse, Quick search with keywords, Emoji search on Emojipedia, Switch search engines by shortcuts

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change App icon | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Blocks Google AI overviews
- 👍 Enables custom search engines
- 👍 Works on iPhone, Mac, iPad
- 👍 Seamless integration with Safari
- 👍 Free and no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Setup can be difficult
- 🐛 Causes rapid redirects/CAPTCHAs
- 🐛 Redirect screen displayed
- 🐛 App crashes on export

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during export settings
- Inconsistent search results
- Safari freezes when using Brave Search
- Unremovable 'Open in the Google app' banner
- Rapid redirecting causing CAPTCHA issues

**Requested features**

- Add Ecosia as an option
- Support full-width space in quick search
- Sync settings between devices
- Improve redirect screen simplicity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secure Search free?

Secure Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Customize Search Engine free?

Customize Search Engine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Secure Search or Customize Search Engine have ads?

Neither Secure Search nor Customize Search Engine shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*