Comparison

C. Browser vs SearchGate

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

Head to head
About

C. Browser

Access websites utilizing Web Bluetooth functionality directly from your device. This app enables connection to IoT devices for prototyping and other uses without requiring native app development.

Highlights
  • Web Bluetooth access
  • Connect to IoT devices
  • Prototyping tool
  • Website compatibility
  • Bluetooth GATT operations
Features
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You can enjoy any websites that use Web Bluetooth with this app, and connect IoT device only with a website before creating your native app for prototyping, etc. [Currently Supported Web Bluetooth Functions] - Bluetooth.getAvailability - Bluetooth.requestDevice - BluetoothDevice.addEventListener - BluetoothDevice.removeEventListener - BluetoothRemoteGATTServer.connect - BluetoothRemoteGATTServer.disconnect - BluetoothRemoteGATTServer.getPrimaryService - BluetoothGATTService.getCharacteristic - BluetoothGATTCharacteristic.readValue - BluetoothGATTCharacteristic.writeValue - BluetoothGATTCharacteristic.startNotifications - BluetoothGATTCharacteristic.stopNotifications - BluetoothGATTCharacteristic.addEventListener - BluetoothGATTCharacteristic.removeEventListener

About

SearchGate

Features
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SearchGateを起動すれば、すぐに検索へ。複数のサービスを探し回る時間を、まるごと無くすアプリです。 SearchGateは、検索窓に一度入力するだけで、複数のサービスへワンタップでアクセスできる検索ランチャーです。 ■ こんな方におすすめ ・複数のサービスで同じキーワードを調べることが多い方 ・アプリを開いてから検索欄を探す、その一手間を省きたい方 ・シンプルで軽快なツールが好きな方 ■ 主な機能 ・ブラウザ、YouTube、Google Maps、Amazon、X、Instagram、Wikipedia、ChatGPTなど、主要サービスへワンタップでアクセス ・楽天市場、TikTok、Threads、Pinterestなど、追加で使えるサービスも用意(設定からON/OFF可能) ・入力中の検索候補表示、検索履歴からのワンタップ再検索 ・他のアプリで選択した文章を共有シートからそのまま検索 ・ChatGPT・Claude・Geminiとの連携(質問文をコピーして各アプリへ) ■ シンプルな買い切り 月額課金は一切なし。¥150の買い切りで、広告も表示されません。 検索の入口を、もっとシンプルに。

Screenshots

C. Browser4 screens
SearchGate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: C. Browser at Free against SearchGate's $0.99. C. Browser also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

C. Browser is free to download; SearchGate costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
C. Browser versus SearchGate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterC. BrowserSearchGate
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB4 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developerirodori, inc.TAKANOBU MACHIDA

Bugs and requests

C. Browser

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Bluetooth connection fails repeatedly
  • App disconnects after closing
  • Mode change button disappears
  • App does not recognize connected device
  • App crashes or freezes
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  • Login screen freezes
  • App logs out automatically
  • Cannot connect to Bluetooth on iPhone
  • QR code reading is not functional within the app
  • Face recognition does not work for login
  • App shows 'currently busy' error for mode switching
  • Device page not found
  • Bluetooth connection is unstable
  • App does not show connected device status correctly
  • Cannot register as a foreigner
  • App is not recognized by phone's Bluetooth
  • Device name does not appear in Bluetooth settings

Requested features

12 requests
  • Dedicated Ploom app
  • Physical buttons for mode change on device
  • Biometric login support
  • Improved UI/UX
  • Offline mode for mode switching
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  • Easier connection process
  • Better instructions and manuals
  • Support for iPhone users
  • Ability to link Safari bookmarks
  • Display battery and mode on the first page
  • Make device search function useful
  • Allow mode change directly on the device

SearchGate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

C. Browser

No in-app purchases

None

SearchGate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is C. Browser free?
C. Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SearchGate free?
SearchGate costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do C. Browser or SearchGate have ads?
Neither C. Browser nor SearchGate shows ads.

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