Airflow Remote vs RedirectWeb
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Airflow Remote
Control your Airflow media playback and manage playlists directly from your phone. Adjust playback settings, switch audio/subtitle tracks, and customize the app's appearance. It offers extensive control over your media experience.
- Playback control (play, pause, scrub, skip)
- Playlist management (add, remove, create, delete)
- Audio and subtitle track switching
- Online subtitle search
- Customizable app theme and accent color
- Adaptive volume boost adjustment
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Every feature of Airflow (and yes, there's lot of them) is accessible from the remote. You can * Control the playback - play, pause, scrub (with live preview!) - skip to next item - switch between output devices, adjust Chromecast volume, even invoke the speed test * Manage playlists and files - Add and remove files - Move files between playlists - Create and delete playlists - Toggle playlist looping * All playback settings are adjustable from phone - Switch between and subtitle tracks - Search for subtitles online - Adjust adaptive volume boost - Adjust audio and subtitle delay - Override aspect ratio * Customize app theme and accent color and hide tabs at bottom of the app (useful for small devices). * And a lot more...
RedirectWeb
Automate your web browsing with custom URL redirects. This Safari extension lets you control how links open, from mapping apps to search engines and social media platforms, offering a cleaner, ad-free experience. It supports advanced rule creation and syncs across your Apple devices.
- Automatic URL redirection
- Customizable rules
- Smart Maps redirection
- Privacy-focused search engines
- Ad-free social media
- iCloud Sync
- Regex support
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Tired of manually fixing URLs? RedirectWeb is a Safari extension that automatically redirects URLs based on your custom rules. Save time, protect your privacy, and browse the web your way. — TOP FEATURES & USE CASES — • Smart Maps Redirection: Automatically open Google Maps links in Apple Maps. • Search Your Way: Force Safari to use Kagi, Startpage, Brave Search, or any privacy-focused engine as your default. • Better Social Media: Redirect Twitter/X to Nitter, Reddit to Old Reddit, or YouTube to Invidious for a cleaner, ad-free experience. • Global Compatibility: Works seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. Also compatible with Chrome and Firefox on Mac. • Extensive Library: Don't know where to start? Browse our built-in library of popular, pre-made rules. — PRIVACY FIRST — • Zero Tracking: We do not collect any personal data. Your browsing habits stay on your device. • No Ads: Enjoy a distraction-free utility. — FOR POWER USERS — • Multiple Rule Formats: Support for Wildcards and full Regular Expressions (Regex). • Advanced Logic: Use exclusion patterns to prevent loops and capture groups ($1, $2) for complex URL rewriting. • Ultra-Fast DNR Rules: Leverage the modern Declarative Net Request API for lightning-fast, zero-latency redirections before network requests even start. Gain granular control by filtering resource types and HTTP methods. • Sync & Backup: iCloud Sync keeps your rules updated across all your devices. Export/Import JSON for easy backup. — FOR ENTERPRISES & IT ADMINS — • MDM Support: Centrally deploy and manage redirection rules across your organization's devices using Apple's Managed App Configuration (Jamf, Intune, Kandji, etc.). • Enforced Routing & Control: Seamlessly redirect employees during internal system migrations, set up intranet access, and lock down in-app settings to prevent user tampering. For Volume Purchase Program (VPP) customers, we also offer a Pro version with all features unlocked out-of-the-box, ideal for businesses, educational institutions, and organizations of all types. Search for "RedirectWeb Pro" on the App Store. — PRICING — • Start for Free: Enjoy 1 active rule forever. No ads, no time limits. • Pro Unlock: One-time purchase or low-cost subscription for unlimited rules and iCloud Sync. Universal Purchase included. Buy once, use on all devices. — HOW IT WORKS — 1. Install RedirectWeb and enable the extension in Safari. 2. Add a rule from the Library or create your own "From → To" flow. 3. Browse as usual. RedirectWeb handles the rest in the background! — SUPPORT — Questions or feedback? Go to Settings → "Send Feedback" within the app. We listen to our users! Take control of your web links today. Download RedirectWeb and skip the detours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Airflow Remote at none against RedirectWeb's 2. Airflow Remote also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). RedirectWeb's advantage is review sentiment (93% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. RedirectWeb sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Airflow Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Airflow Remote against 4.7 for RedirectWeb. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 74 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Airflow Remote's written reviews are positive against 93% of RedirectWeb's.
Airflow Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, RedirectWeb every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Airflow Remote | RedirectWeb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (25 ratings) — better | 4.7 (74 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 93.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 25 | 74 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | InMethod s.r.o. | Manabu Nakazawa |
Customer experience
Airflow Remote
RedirectWeb
Bugs and requests
Airflow Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
RedirectWeb
Reported bugs
4 issues- App is too difficult to understand for non-coders
- Redirection isn't smooth
- Some users report it doesn't work at all
- Extension doesn't open other apps as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Folders and search feature for created rules
- More in-depth tutorial for complex redirects
- Wildcard support in a future update
- Ability to modify request headers
- More examples in the help guide for wildcard redirects
In-app purchases
Airflow Remote
No in-app purchases
RedirectWeb
- Unlock all features (1 year)7 Days trial$1.991 Year
- Unlock all features forever$3.99
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