# HTTPS Now for Safari vs Vinegar

The clearest difference is rating: HTTPS Now for Safari at 4.7 against Vinegar's 4.2. HTTPS Now for Safari also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Vinegar's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (755 vs 13). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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: Vinegar has 755 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of HTTPS Now for Safari's written reviews are positive against 64% of Vinegar's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | HTTPS Now for Safari | Vinegar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/https-now-for-safari/id1457571820/reviews)** | [4.2 (755 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinegar-tube-cleaner/id1591303229/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **755** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 64.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #187 | **#27** |
| Size | 25 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denk Alexandru](https://appshunter.io/developer/551756299) | [And a Dinosaur](https://appshunter.io/developer/475577301) |

## What reviewers say

### HTTPS Now for Safari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/https-now-for-safari/id1457571820)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vinegar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinegar-tube-cleaner/id1591303229)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Enhance your YouTube viewing experience by replacing the default player with a streamlined HTML video tag. Enjoy ad-free playback, enable picture-in-picture, and listen to videos in the background with audio-only mode.

**Highlights:** Replaces YouTube player with HTML5, Removes ads, Restores picture-in-picture, Background audio playback, Minimal interface

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as advertised
- 🚀 Fixes YouTube
- 💡 Useful for audiobooks
- 👍 Quality of life improvement
- 👍 Essential extension

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video quality issues
- 🐛 Buggy and inconsistent
- 🐛 Breaks functionality
- 🐛 Doesn't work with VPNs
- 🐛 Doesn't work with other extensions

**Reported bugs**

- Videos default to mute audio
- Doesn't work with AirPlay
- Playback issues when switching apps or rotating device
- Toolbar buttons not working
- Video player crashes when rotating device

**Requested features**

- Add playback speed options
- Add support for chapters
- Add option to disable ad blocker
- Add option to disable extension on certain sites
- Add support for higher resolutions and HDR


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTTPS Now for Safari free?

HTTPS Now for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vinegar free?

Vinegar costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HTTPS Now for Safari or Vinegar?

HTTPS Now for Safari is rated higher. HTTPS Now for Safari averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Vinegar averages 4.2 from 755 ratings.

### Do HTTPS Now for Safari or Vinegar have ads?

Neither HTTPS Now for Safari nor Vinegar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HTTPS Now for Safari or Vinegar?

HTTPS Now for Safari ships an update every 5 weeks, and Vinegar every 3 days. Most recently, HTTPS Now for Safari was updated on September 9, 2026 and Vinegar on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, HTTPS Now for Safari or Vinegar?

HTTPS Now for Safari currently peaks at #187 in the App Store charts, and Vinegar at #27. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*