W17 vs Search
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
W17
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This is a multi-function alarm, can through the way of telephone or SMS control equipment, can also through the phone APP to control it.Can add the remote control on the equipment, magnetic door, infrared, such as accessories, installation area of the device in the event of an emergency it sets off the alarm at the same time through the APP send notifications to your phone.
Search
This utility app allows you to search for keywords across multiple websites directly using their built-in search functions. It offers a streamlined way to find specific information without relying on traditional search engines, with features like barcode scanning and cross-device syncing.
- Direct website search integration
- No search history or cookies
- Export/Import search URLs
- Embedded or default browser results
- Add URLs from browser
- Share results
- Barcode and QR code search
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Searches for any keyword among different websites. Search-it can be used to search news, articles, social media, blog posts, best prices, part numbers, SKUs, or whatever you want! Search-it doesn’t use any search engine. It uses the search feature built-in in websites, so you get the most relevant, accurate, and recent results. Why use search engines when you can pinpoint your searches on your favorite websites. Features: -Works directly with the search feature of any website. -No search history or cookies recorded. -Export / Import search URLs -Browse results from the embedded web browser or from your default web browser. -Add URLs directly from your browser. -Share your results with anyone. -Sync across your iOS and iPadOS devices. -Dark and light themes. -Frequently updated. -Search from barcodes and QR Codes. How it works: -First, you need to create a category to which you add websites you want to search. -From the search page, add any keywords you want to search for, and Search-it will bring all the results from your favorite websites into a single screen. -You can then navigate through all results and find the correct information you are looking for. Privacy page: https://www.myrcbox.com/search-it/#PrivacyPolicy End user agreement: https://www.myrcbox.com/search-it/#EndUser
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: W17 at none against Search's 3. W17 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Search sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. W17 asks for nothing beyond the download.
W17 ships an update fortnightly, Search every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | W17 | Search |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 传林 方 | Sylvain Lafrance |
In-app purchases
W17
No in-app purchases
Search
- Search-It - Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Search-It - Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Search-it Unlock$14.99
