# RedirectWeb vs Light Surf Browser

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RedirectWeb at 93% against Light Surf Browser's 20%. RedirectWeb also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and device support (4 vs 2). Light Surf Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RedirectWeb sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Light Surf Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RedirectWeb holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of RedirectWeb's written reviews are positive against 20% of Light Surf Browser's.

## The numbers

| Metric | RedirectWeb | Light Surf Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redirectweb-smart-url-router/id1571283503/reviews)** | [3.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-surf-browser/id1625888117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Manabu Nakazawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497443611) | [KALATI LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625888119) |

## What reviewers say

### RedirectWeb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redirectweb-smart-url-router/id1571283503)

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.

**Highlights:** Automatic URL redirection, Customizable rules, Smart Maps redirection, Privacy-focused search engines, Ad-free social media, iCloud Sync, Regex support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features (1 year) | $1.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features forever | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🚀 Works as expected, very fast
- 💡 Highly customizable with regex
- ✨ Useful for blocking distractions
- 🌐 Redirects to privacy frontends

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Lacks clear instructions/explanations
- 🤔 Regex can be tricky for beginners
- ⚠️ Free version limited to one active rule
- 🎛️ Interface could be improved for non-techies
- ❌ Some users report it doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Light Surf Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-surf-browser/id1625888117)

Browse the web without intrusive ads and enjoy background audio playback for music and films. This utility offers virus protection and privacy features like password protection and Touch ID support, while also helping to conserve internet data.

**Highlights:** Ad Blocker, Background Audio Playback, Virus Protection, Password Protection, Touch ID Support, Data Saving

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $32.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $82.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RedirectWeb free?

RedirectWeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Light Surf Browser free?

Light Surf Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RedirectWeb or Light Surf Browser?

RedirectWeb is rated higher. RedirectWeb averages 4.7 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Light Surf Browser averages 3.3 from 61 ratings.

### Do RedirectWeb or Light Surf Browser have ads?

Neither RedirectWeb nor Light Surf Browser shows ads.

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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.*