RBrowser vs Search Ace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RBrowser
This app is a secure and fast web browser with built-in ad blocking and screen recording capabilities. It allows users to save web pages as PDFs, pictures, or videos, supports user scripts, and offers a customizable screen recording function. It also includes a QR code reader and a powerful built-in video player.
- Ad blocking
- Screen recording
- Save web pages as PDF/picture/video
- User script support
- QR code reader
- Background video playback
- Download files
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RBrowser is professional screen recorder. it is a fast、Secure and powerful AD Blocking web browser which can save web page as PDF,picture and video for the iPhone and iPad. • Support user scripts --- JavaScript and Tampermonkey scripts, unlock more features • Support scanning documents • Screen recording -- You can use it to record web games, website processes descriptions, functional commentary, etc. • Support download files • Support multiple web tabs • Support multiple video player, can bg Play video. • The speed of Built-in player support up to 10x. Playing videos is easier and faster. DIY Screen Recording Function: 1. can only record RBrowser App or All iPad iPhone app. 2. Supports set recording video formats -- H.264 or HEVC (video file size more smaller) [product features] • Blocks the ad content automatically,making your browsing experience faster and more efficient. • Record web and making video, record your favorite • Personalized web pages, web pages can be saved as a picture or PDF document or video • Full screen browsing, give you a fresh visual experience • More faster, making your browsing experience faster and more efficient. • RBrowser comes with a QR Code Reader which can automatically recognize any QR code your camera is pointing at. • All new and User-friendly interface offers you better browsing experience. UNLIMITED ACCESS MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION • You can subscribe for RBrowser VIP Subscriptions to all features and content offered for purchase within the app. • Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. RBrowser offers four auto-renewing subscription options: (i) $18.99 / Year ($18.99 billed once a year after the 3 days free trial expires) (ii) $4.49 / week (iii) $8.99 / Month (iiii) $18.99 / Year • You can subscribe to a yearly plan ($18.99 billed once a year), a monthly plan ($8.99 billed once a month), a weekly plan ($4.49 billed once a week) or a yearly plan that comes with a free 3 days trial ($18.99 billed once a year after the free trial expires). The prices are in US dollars. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. - Privacy policy: https://appsdevelopinfo.web.app/2017/08/18/RBrowserPrivacyPolicy/ -Terms of Use: https://appsdevelopinfo.web.app/2017/08/18/RBrowserTerms/ ABOUT RBROWSER Discover more at https://appsdevelopinfo.web.app/about/ Email: 1242296736@qq.com
Search Ace
This app offers a faster, more private web browsing experience by cross-searching multiple websites and AI tools with a single query. It blocks ads to improve loading speed, reduce data usage, and conserve battery, while also providing privacy features and Apple Watch compatibility.
- Cross-search websites and AI tools
- Ad blocking
- Generative AI search
- Apple Watch browsing
- Save battery and data
- Privacy protection
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Two websites side by side, at once. Search AI and sites with one keyword. Block ads and load pages faster. Search Ace is a browser that makes searching the web dramatically easier. • View 2 websites at once (up to 4 on iPad) • Search up to 4 AIs and search sites at once, like ChatGPT and Gemini • Search across sites with one tap, then go further with related keywords • Show 100 web links in a widget • Ad blocking loads pages faster and cuts data use by about 40% • Better battery life, too • Protect your privacy: block trackers and clear all history at once • View websites in Dark Mode • Built-in offline thesaurus on Apple Watch • Ad-blocking browser on Apple Watch, too • Enjoy Wikipedia optimized for Apple Watch Terms of Use https://wordouen.sakura.ne.jp/SearchAcePro/terms.html Privacy Policy https://wordouen.sakura.ne.jp/SearchAcePro/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Search Ace at free with in-app purchases against RBrowser's subscription. Search Ace also leads on ads (none vs shown). RBrowser's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RBrowser sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days and Search Ace sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for RBrowser against 4.6 for Search Ace. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 605 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of RBrowser's written reviews are positive against 60% of Search Ace's.
RBrowser ships an update every 2 weeks, Search Ace every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | RBrowser | Search Ace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better | 4.6 (605 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews — better | 59.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 605 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 288 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 桐明 陈 | kimihiro kubota |
Customer experience
RBrowser
Search Ace
User reviews
RBrowser
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good performance
- 💯 Useful features
- 🔥 Best browser
- 🎉 Excellent app
Room to improve
- 🔒 Forced 5-star rating to unlock features
- 🔍 Limited recording time
- 💸 Paid upgrades required
- 📺 Ads included
- 🐛 Occasional crashes
Search Ace
From 605 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Robust security and privacy features
- 💡 Innovative search capabilities
- 🎨 Great for finding images and media
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive features
- 🔍 Limited search engine options
Bugs and requests
RBrowser
Reported bugs
3 issues- Recording failures
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Freezing/crashing on certain actions
Requested features
4 requests- Longer recording time
- More customization options
- Ability to save/export recordings
- Improved stability and reliability
Search Ace
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch for some users
- Incompatible with certain iPad models
- Location services not working as expected
- Persisting issues even after uninstallation
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for landscape mode
- Implement background audio/video playback
- Improve customization options
- Enhance Apple Watch integration
- Optimize app size and performance
In-app purchases
RBrowser
- Weekly VIP$4.497 Days
- Yearly sliver VIP$4.991 Month
- Yearly Sliver VIP3 Days trial$7.991 Year
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- Yearly Silver VIP$7.991 Year
- Yearly VIP$18.991 Year
- Yearly VIP3 Days trial$18.991 Year
- Extend 1 min$14.99
- Permanent VIP$15.99
- Maximum 10 min$16.99
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- Maximum 30 min$27.99
- Maximum 60 min$39.99
Search Ace
- Premium (1 Month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Premium (3 Month)7 Days trial$7.993 Months
- Premium (12 Month)7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Thesaurus for iOSFree
- English Thesaurus for WatchOSFree
- Search Ace Premium$24.99









