Comparison

HTTPS Only for Safari vs Search Filter Web Extension

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HTTPS Only for Safari

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.

Highlights
  • Automatic HTTPS enforcement
  • Encrypts all web traffic
  • Protects cookies and passwords
  • Available on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
  • Faster page loading with HTTP/2
Features
Currently charting
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• Available on all your devices, on iOS, iPad and macOS • When visiting a website, a person usually leaves a lot of information about himself. And without any measures on the part of the site owner, these personal data may be stolen. If you do not want something of the sort to happen, consider accessing all sites via the HTTPS technology. HTTPS Only is a Safari extension that protects your browsing activity by automatically enabling the HTTPS protocol on all websites that you visit. By loading the HTTPS version of websites into your browser, all your traffic will be encrypted, reliable and surveillance free. Although major websites already encrypt the traffic by using HTTPS, it’s not guaranteed that you use this technology - sometimes is not active by default or some embedded assets are loaded through the default and unencrypted HTTP connections. Also, clicking links can redirect you to the insecure versions of sites. Actually more than 75% of websites out there still rely on unencrypted HTTP communications. The HTTPS Only extension will fix these problems by rewriting all your requests from HTTP to HTTPS. It will also make sure that the assets from the visited websites (images, styles, scripts or ads) are transferred via the safe HTTPS and no one can steal your cookies, passwords, sessions or private data. • What is the HTTPS protocol and why should you care? • Did you know that browsing the web in a coffee shop, airport or hotel with free internet access can be dangerous? Even your own home or company internet connection is not safe. This is because the common HTTP web traffic can be intercepted in clear text, inspected and even modified by anyone. HTTPS has significantly more secure since this protocol will encrypt your communications. • The benefits of the HTTPS protocol and why should you use it? • - Faster page loading: data sent over HTTPS loads faster since the new HTTP/2 protocol is available in Safari only on encrypted communications - Confidentiality: no one can read your content, passwords or messages - Integrity: your traffic cannot be modified - for example, no key-loggers can be injected - Authentication: your site cannot be routed to a clone without you knowing it • Is this a VPN service? • No, this extension is not a VPN service, but is very efficient and safe as a VPN. This extension will make sure you are using only HTTPS in your surfing and the usage of HTTPS will make your traffic encrypted, reliable and surveillance free. Also, HTTPS is much faster than a VPN and can protect you even if the VPN is logging your activity. • Support • We read your support emails every day, day by day. Write with confidence any question, feedback or complaint and you will receive an answer in a very short period of time.

About

Search Filter Web Extension

Take control of your search results by easily filtering out unwanted websites. This extension provides a cleaner, more personalized search experience while prioritizing your privacy with no data collection.

Highlights
  • Hide unwanted search results
  • Simple site blocking
  • Privacy-first design
  • Multilingual support
  • User-friendly UI
  • Seamless Safari integration
Features
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Search Filter for Safari helps you take control of your Google search experience by filtering out unwanted websites with ease. Whether you’re tired of spammy domains or simply want a cleaner, more personalized search page, this extension makes it effortless, all while keeping your data private. · Hide unwanted search results: Instantly remove results from specific websites on Google, giving you cleaner and more relevant search pages. · Simple site blocking: Block domains with a single click, including all their subdomains, no complex rules or setup required. · Privacy-first design: No data collection, tracking, or logging, your browsing stays completely private. · Multilingual support: Use the extension in multiple languages for a globally friendly experience. · Clean, user-friendly UI: Enjoy a streamlined design that integrates smoothly into your workflow. · Seamless Safari integration: Built to work flawlessly across Safari on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.

Screenshots

HTTPS Only for Safari1 screens
Search Filter Web Extension3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Search Filter Web Extension at 100% against HTTPS Only for Safari's 75%. Search Filter Web Extension also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). HTTPS Only for Safari's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

HTTPS Only for Safari costs $2.99 and Search Filter Web Extension $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Search Filter Web Extension holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTTPS Only for Safari has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of HTTPS Only for Safari's written reviews are positive against 100% of Search Filter Web Extension's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTTPS Only for Safari ships an update every 7 months, Search Filter Web Extension every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
HTTPS Only for Safari versus Search Filter Web Extension: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPS Only for SafariSearch Filter Web Extension
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.8 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenk AlexandruAlfredo Grassau

Customer experience

HTTPS Only for Safari

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Search Filter Web Extension

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HTTPS Only for Safari

No in-app purchases

None

Search Filter Web Extension

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTTPS Only for Safari free?
HTTPS Only for Safari costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Search Filter Web Extension free?
Search Filter Web Extension costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HTTPS Only for Safari or Search Filter Web Extension?
Search Filter Web Extension is rated higher. HTTPS Only for Safari averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Search Filter Web Extension averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HTTPS Only for Safari or Search Filter Web Extension have ads?
Neither HTTPS Only for Safari nor Search Filter Web Extension shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTPS Only for Safari or Search Filter Web Extension?
HTTPS Only for Safari ships an update every 7 months, and Search Filter Web Extension every 2 months. Most recently, HTTPS Only for Safari was updated on September 18, 2026 and Search Filter Web Extension on September 24, 2026.

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