Search Ace vs Cluster Files
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Search Ace
This app offers a faster, more private web browsing experience by cross-searching multiple websites and AI tools with a single query. It blocks ads to improve loading speed, reduce data usage, and conserve battery, while also providing privacy features and Apple Watch compatibility.
- Cross-search websites and AI tools
- Ad blocking
- Generative AI search
- Apple Watch browsing
- Save battery and data
- Privacy protection
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Two websites side by side, at once. Search AI and sites with one keyword. Block ads and load pages faster. Search Ace is a browser that makes searching the web dramatically easier. • View 2 websites at once (up to 4 on iPad) • Search up to 4 AIs and search sites at once, like ChatGPT and Gemini • Search across sites with one tap, then go further with related keywords • Show 100 web links in a widget • Ad blocking loads pages faster and cuts data use by about 40% • Better battery life, too • Protect your privacy: block trackers and clear all history at once • View websites in Dark Mode • Built-in offline thesaurus on Apple Watch • Ad-blocking browser on Apple Watch, too • Enjoy Wikipedia optimized for Apple Watch Terms of Use https://wordouen.sakura.ne.jp/SearchAcePro/terms.html Privacy Policy https://wordouen.sakura.ne.jp/SearchAcePro/privacy.html
Cluster Files
Manage files directly from your Apple Watch. Supports common file operations and various file types, including transferring files from your iPhone and connecting to SMB servers.
- Copy, move, and delete files
- Supports audio, video, images, ebooks, and more
- Transfer files from iPhone to Apple Watch
- Connect to SMB servers
- View files on your wrist
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Powerful File Manager on Apple Watch Cluster Files supports basic file operations such as copy, move, and delete, while providing support for various types of files including audio, video, images, compressed files, plain text, rich text, e-books... It is an integrated and efficient tool on your watch. Cluster Files also supports transferring any file from your iPhone directly to your Apple Watch. The operation is simple and convenient, completed with just a tap. Anytime, anywhere, you can raise your wrist to view the files you need. You can also use Cluster Files to connect to servers via SMB and transfer files.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Search Ace at Free against Cluster Files's $0.99. Search Ace also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (60% vs 28%). Cluster Files's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, 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
Search Ace is free to download; Cluster Files costs $0.99 up front. Search Ace sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cluster Files asks for nothing beyond the download.
Search Ace holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Search Ace has 605 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Search Ace's written reviews are positive against 28% of Cluster Files's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Search Ace | Cluster Files |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (605 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews — better | 27.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 605 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 288 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | kimihiro kubota | 浩源 陈 |
Customer experience
Search Ace
Cluster Files
Bugs and requests
Search Ace
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch for some users
- Incompatible with certain iPad models
- Location services not working as expected
- Persisting issues even after uninstallation
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for landscape mode
- Implement background audio/video playback
- Improve customization options
- Enhance Apple Watch integration
- Optimize app size and performance
Cluster Files
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Search Ace
- Premium (1 Month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Premium (3 Month)7 Days trial$7.993 Months
- Premium (12 Month)7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Thesaurus for iOSFree
- English Thesaurus for WatchOSFree
- Search Ace Premium$24.99
Cluster Files
No in-app purchases
