Comparison

Vidimote for Safari vs HTTPS for Safari

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

Head to head
About

Vidimote for Safari

Enhance your web video experience with advanced playback controls for Safari. Adjust playback speed, skip sections, and utilize Picture-in-Picture mode for seamless multitasking. Works with major streaming and video platforms.

Highlights
  • Adjustable playback speed (up to 2x)
  • 10-second skip forward/backward
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Actual time remaining display
  • Live stream clock
  • Fullscreen and mute controls
Features
Currently charting
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Control playback, speed (& more) of web videos in Safari - with this clever web extension. The Vidimote upgrades for your video watching experience: • SPEEEED: watch videos at up to 2 x original speed, finely adjustable in 5% steps. Save time watching videos - without missing out on any content. Or watch a live stream's recorded part at increased speed - until you're "back to live". • CONTROL: jump ±10 seconds, use the position slider and - of course - play and pause. • SKIP: quickly skip to the end of a video you don't want to see • ACTUAL TIME REMAINING: see how much _actual_ time remains to the end of the video - adjusted to the playback speed. • LIVE STREAM CLOCK: see the approximate clock time for your current position in the live stream, making it really easy to find f.ex. the beginning of a show. • PICTURE IN PICTURE (PiP): move web videos to picture in picture - and continue watching while using other apps. • FULLSCREEN: enlarge web videos to fullscreen. • MUTE/UNMUTE: mute and unmute web videos. SUPPORTED WEBSITES Vidimote was written and designed to work with HTML5 web videos everywhere - and in our testing it has, including the websites of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Twitch, TED.com, Udemy, Khan Academy, MagentaTV, Twitter, TikTok, Reddit, Facebook, ownCloud, Nextcloud, Dropbox, Amazon Drive, Google Drive and OneDrive. Given the sheer number of websites out there, however, we can't guarantee that Vidimote works with every single web video out there. If you run into a video where it doesn't work, please let us know via our website's contact/support form.

About

HTTPS for Safari

Automatically switches insecure web pages to secure HTTPS connections, protecting your online privacy. You can also choose to block all HTTP connections for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Automatic HTTPS upgrades
  • Block insecure HTTP connections
  • Seamless integration
  • Enhanced online privacy
  • Effortless security
Features
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Make your web browsing experience safer and more secure with HTTPS for Safari – the must-have extension for your favorite browser. Say goodbye to unsecured connections and protect your online privacy effortlessly. Automatic Security: With HTTPS for Safari, you'll never have to worry about unsecured "HTTP" pages again. Our extension works silently in the background, automatically switching insecure pages to the secure "HTTPS" alternative whenever possible. Your data stays protected, and your browsing experience remains smooth. Block Insecure Connections: For the ultimate security, enable the option to block all insecure "HTTP" connections. When this feature is active, any "HTTP" URL is instantly blocked, preventing access to potentially unsafe websites. Your online safety is our top priority. Seamless Browsing: HTTPS for Safari integrates seamlessly into your browsing experience. You won't even notice it's there until it's keeping you safe from unsecured websites. It's a simple, yet powerful, way to fortify your online activities. Upgrade your Safari browser with HTTPS for Safari today and enjoy a more secure online world. Protect your data, block insecure connections, and browse with confidence. Download now!

Screenshots

Vidimote for Safari4 screens
HTTPS for Safari2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vidimote for Safari at 4.1 against HTTPS for Safari's 3.5. Vidimote for Safari also leads on ratings volume (57 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). HTTPS for Safari's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Vidimote for Safari costs $2.99 and HTTPS 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

Vidimote for Safari holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vidimote for Safari has 57 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Vidimote for Safari's written reviews are positive against 50% of HTTPS for Safari's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vidimote for Safari ships an update every 2 months, HTTPS for Safari every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Vidimote for Safari versus HTTPS for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVidimote for SafariHTTPS for Safari
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.1 (57 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#53 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIOSPIRIT GmbH磊 汪

Customer experience

Vidimote for Safari

All ratings57 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative19.3%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative29.4%

HTTPS for Safari

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vidimote for Safari

No in-app purchases

None

HTTPS for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vidimote for Safari free?
Vidimote for Safari costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTTPS for Safari free?
HTTPS for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vidimote for Safari or HTTPS for Safari?
Vidimote for Safari is rated higher. Vidimote for Safari averages 4.1 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while HTTPS for Safari averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Vidimote for Safari or HTTPS for Safari have ads?
Neither Vidimote for Safari nor HTTPS for Safari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vidimote for Safari or HTTPS for Safari?
Vidimote for Safari ships an update every 2 months, and HTTPS for Safari every 5 months. Most recently, Vidimote for Safari was updated on September 21, 2026 and HTTPS for Safari on August 30, 2026.

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