Comparison

HTTPS Now for Safari vs Mapper for Safari

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

Head to head
About

HTTPS Now for Safari

This extension automatically enables the secure HTTPS protocol for all websites visited in Safari. It encrypts your browsing traffic, protecting personal data from theft and ensuring a more private and secure online experience.

Highlights
  • Automatic HTTPS enforcement
  • Encrypts all browsing traffic
  • Protects personal data
  • Faster page loading with HTTP/2
  • Ensures data integrity and authentication
Features
Currently charting
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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, thing about accessing all sites via the HTTPS technology. HTTPS Now is a Safari extension (content blocker) 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 Now 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. • 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

Mapper for Safari

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.

Highlights
  • Redirect Google Maps links to Apple Maps
  • Supports all Google domains
  • Smart fallback to Google Maps web app
  • Zero data collection
  • Works on iOS and macOS
Features
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Mapper opens Google Maps links, directions, addresses, and map thumbnails from Safari directly in Apple Maps, so you can stop copying and pasting addresses. Key features: - Redirect Google Maps links, addresses, direction buttons, and map thumbnails directly to Apple Maps. - Support every Google domain (google.com, .co.uk, .ca, etc.) on iOS and macOS. - Smart fallbacks: if Mapper can’t resolve a link, you’ll land on the Google Maps web app and then automatically redirect to Apple Maps. - Zero data collection: Mapper only scans for map links on Google search pages and never stores personal or location data. How it works: - Install Mapper and enable the extension in Settings → Safari → Extensions. - Browse to Google in Safari. - Tap any map link, directions button, or thumbnail. - Mapper grabs the address or search term and opens Apple Maps with a single tap. Mapper is built and maintained by a solo indie developer, ensuring it stays lightweight, reliable, and up-to-date. If you love Mapper, please consider leaving a rating or review. For questions or feedback, tap the Contact link within the Mapper app.

Screenshots

HTTPS Now for Safari3 screens
Mapper for Safari3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mapper for Safari at free against HTTPS Now for Safari's paid. Mapper for Safari also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (563 vs 13). HTTPS Now for Safari's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

HTTPS Now for Safari costs $1.99 and Mapper for Safari $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HTTPS Now for Safari holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mapper for Safari has 563 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTTPS Now for Safari ships an update every 5 weeks, Mapper for Safari every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
HTTPS Now for Safari versus Mapper for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPS Now for SafariMapper for Safari
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.7 (13 ratings) — better4.2 (563 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews66.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13563 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#187#8 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDenk AlexandruAlex Kitcoff

Customer experience

HTTPS Now for Safari

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Mapper for Safari

All ratings563 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative18.7%
Written reviews325 reviews
Positive66.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

HTTPS Now for Safari

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mapper for Safari

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Redirects to incorrect or undefined locations
  • Stops working after OS updates
  • Doesn't work with Google Maps app installed

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for more mapping services (e.g., Waze)
  • Ability to set Apple Maps as default for all links
  • Compatibility with more browsers/platforms

In-app purchases

None

HTTPS Now for Safari

No in-app purchases

None

Mapper for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTTPS Now for Safari free?
HTTPS Now for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mapper for Safari free?
Mapper for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HTTPS Now for Safari or Mapper for Safari?
HTTPS Now for Safari is rated higher. HTTPS Now for Safari averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Mapper for Safari averages 4.2 from 563 ratings.
Do HTTPS Now for Safari or Mapper for Safari have ads?
Neither HTTPS Now for Safari nor Mapper for Safari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTPS Now for Safari or Mapper for Safari?
HTTPS Now for Safari ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mapper for Safari every 3 days. Most recently, HTTPS Now for Safari was updated on September 9, 2026 and Mapper for Safari on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, HTTPS Now for Safari or Mapper for Safari?
HTTPS Now for Safari currently peaks at #187 in the App Store charts, and Mapper for Safari at #8. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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