Comparison

Cookbye vs xEngine for Safari

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

Head to head
About

Cookbye

This utility automatically accepts or hides cookie consent notices while browsing the internet. It prioritizes user privacy by not collecting any data. Enjoy a cleaner web experience with high coverage of consent banners.

Highlights
  • Automatic cookie consent acceptance
  • Hides cookie notices
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
  • High web coverage (80% average)
  • Legacy mode for hiding notices
  • Whitelist for specific websites
Features
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Relaxed visits websites without being bothered by cookie notices: - AUTOMATICALLY ACCEPTS CONSENTS - COOKBYE automatically accepts the annoying cookie consents for you while browsing the Internet - once activated it runs constantly in the background - PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION - COOKBYE does not record, store, or use any data, search histories or information! We value data protection and therefore always preserve the privacy of our users - HIGH WEB COVERAGE - On average, COOKBYE successfully catches 80% of cookie notices on websites. Unfortunately, not every kind of hint/consent can be recognized and combated - ALTERNATIVE LEGACY-MODE - If legacy mode is activated, cookie consents are no longer automatically accepted, instead the cookie notices are hidden in the best possible way - PAUSE WEBSITES - Manually prevent COOKBYE from running on certain pages. This whitelist is only stored locally For our users we are one click away: Chat with us on iMessage for website suggestions, technical problems or any kind of questions!

About

xEngine for Safari

This utility app allows users to customize their default search engine within Safari. It supports a wide variety of popular and AI-powered search engines, and enables users to add their own custom options while prioritizing privacy through local processing.

Highlights
  • Customize Safari's default search engine
  • Support for popular search engines
  • Add custom AI search engines
  • Local data processing for privacy
  • Manage your own search engines
Features
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xEngine — Customize Your Safari's Default Search Engine Tired of Safari's limited search options? xEngine gives you control. Switch between a wide range of search engines — or add your own, including AI engines like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Duck.ai. Privacy is a top priority: xEngine requests only the permissions it needs. On iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS 14 and later, it requires permission to view browsing history to function properly within Safari, but it only accesses the current session's URL to identify the search engine. All processing is done locally, and your personal information never leaves your device, ensuring your privacy is fully protected. Key Features: - Choose from popular engines like Brave, Yandex, Startpage, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, Duck.ai, and more - Add and manage your own custom search engines - Local processing only — xEngine never collects your data Simple. Private. Yours. Download xEngine and search the web your way.

Screenshots

Cookbye4 screens
xEngine for Safari3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: xEngine for Safari at 3.3 against Cookbye's 1.0. xEngine for Safari also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 25%) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). Cookbye's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Cookbye costs $1.99 and xEngine for Safari $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xEngine for Safari holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Cookbye's written reviews are positive against 50% of xEngine for Safari's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cookbye ships an update every 3 weeks, xEngine for Safari every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cookbye versus xEngine for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCookbyexEngine for Safari
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)3.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlackmite磊 汪

Customer experience

Cookbye

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

xEngine for Safari

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cookbye

No in-app purchases

None

xEngine for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cookbye free?
Cookbye costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is xEngine for Safari free?
xEngine for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cookbye or xEngine for Safari?
xEngine for Safari is rated higher. Cookbye averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while xEngine for Safari averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Cookbye or xEngine for Safari have ads?
Neither Cookbye nor xEngine for Safari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cookbye or xEngine for Safari?
Cookbye ships an update every 3 weeks, and xEngine for Safari every 6 months. Most recently, Cookbye was updated on October 14, 2026 and xEngine for Safari on October 25, 2026.

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