RedirectWeb vs Web Mute
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Web Mute
This Safari extension lets you create custom lists of words and phrases to filter web content. It notifies you when a page matches your filters, helping you avoid triggering or objectionable material and spoilers. A PRO upgrade offers unlimited lists and advanced customization.
- Customizable word and phrase filters
- Web page content matching notifications
- Block triggering or objectionable content
- Avoid movie spoilers
- PRO upgrade for unlimited lists
- Tolerance and notification style controls
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Take control of what you see on the web with Web Mute. Web Mute is an extension for Safari that allows you to build custom lists of words and phrases, and will notify you if a web page matches one of your filters. Web Mute is perfect for blocking triggering or objectionable content, or even avoiding movie spoilers. Take Web Mute even further with a one-time purchase PRO upgrade, includes: - Unlimited filter lists! - Tolerance and notification style controls - Trigger a shortcut when one of your filters is matched. - Help support further development
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Web Mute at every 2 days against RedirectWeb's every 2 weeks. Web Mute also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). RedirectWeb's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 4). 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
Both are free to download. RedirectWeb sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Web Mute sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Web Mute holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RedirectWeb has 74 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of RedirectWeb's written reviews are positive against 100% of Web Mute's.
RedirectWeb ships an update every 2 weeks, Web Mute every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RedirectWeb | Web Mute |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (74 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 74 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Manabu Nakazawa | Christopher Patty |
Customer experience
RedirectWeb
Web Mute
Bugs and 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
Web Mute
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RedirectWeb
- Unlock all features (1 year)7 Days trial$1.991 Year
- Unlock all features forever$3.99
Web Mute
- Web Mute Pro$1.99









