Samurai Search vs My Tech Buddy

Search your iOS device or iCloud for text, source code, plain text files, and PDFs. Find matches inside files and preview results instantly, or open any matched file in your favourite editing or viewing app. Flexible search options: whole word, case sensitive (all file types), and regular expressions (for text files). Choose which files to include by selecting standard or custom text file types, or by searching filenames that match a pattern. Select where to search from On My iPad, iCloud Drive, or external file providers such as SMB and USB folders. When possible, the app retains saved search selections so you can quickly repeat the same searches later. If you search selected folders in iCloud Drive, matching iCloud files are synced to your device before searching, ensuring fast local results. Searching plain text files is extremely fast and memory efficient. PDF search speed depends on the document content and can be slow. Note also that PDF search may consume large amounts of memory which can cause Samurai Search to crash.

Confused by a cable, remote, or router? Worried a text message might be a scam? My Tech Buddy explains it calmly, in plain English — like a patient friend. MY HOME Save your devices by room — snap a photo and your home screen becomes a guide to your own tech. Add notes and warranty dates, and see the history of every fix. IDENTIFY Point your camera at any device and get an instant explanation of what it is, how to set it up, and answers to common questions. SCAM CHECK Got a text, email, or pop-up that feels wrong? Paste it or share a screenshot. My Tech Buddy points out the warning signs in plain language and tells you exactly what to do — and what not to. ASK, CONNECT & DIAGNOSE Ask anything in your own words. Get step-by-step help connecting devices. Troubleshoot problems together, one calm step at a time. MONTHLY TECH CHECK-UP A short, personal routine — restart the router, check your storage, review the latest scam tricks — with an optional monthly reminder. Everything is free to try. The optional Buddy plan ($6.99/month or $59.99/year, auto-renewing) adds unlimited identifications, questions and scam checks, plus a device library that syncs across your devices. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; subscriptions renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and can be managed in your Apple Account settings. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Technology, gently explained.