# CustomSearch 2 vs Masked Email Manager

The clearest difference is price: Masked Email Manager at Free against CustomSearch 2's $1.99. Masked Email Manager also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). CustomSearch 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Masked Email Manager is free to download; CustomSearch 2 costs $1.99 up front. Masked Email Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CustomSearch 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Masked Email Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Masked Email Manager has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of CustomSearch 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Masked Email Manager's.

CustomSearch 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Masked Email Manager every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CustomSearch 2 | Masked Email Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/customsearch-2/id1588019370/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masked-email-manager/id6443853807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marco Cebrian Muino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525876594) | [David Mohl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650045667) |

## What reviewers say

### CustomSearch 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/customsearch-2/id1588019370)

Take control of your web searches with a customizable engine selector. Choose from dozens of pre-built options or add your own, and use quick shortcuts to switch engines on the fly. Your privacy is protected as the extension only operates at the URL level.

**Highlights:** 29+ built-in search engines, Add custom search engines, Bang shortcuts for quick switching, Native iOS and iPadOS app, Privacy-focused operation, Safari toolbar integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Masked Email Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masked-email-manager/id6443853807)

Streamline your email privacy by managing Fastmail's Masked Emails instantly. Create, enable, or disable addresses with ease, all without needing to visit the Fastmail website. Integrate with other apps for automated workflows.

**Highlights:** Instant Masked Email creation, Enable/disable addresses, Manage emails outside Fastmail website, App integration via Shortcuts, Unlimited Masked Email creation (Premium)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CustomSearch 2 free?

CustomSearch 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Masked Email Manager free?

Masked Email Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CustomSearch 2 or Masked Email Manager?

Masked Email Manager is rated higher. CustomSearch 2 averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Masked Email Manager averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do CustomSearch 2 or Masked Email Manager have ads?

Neither CustomSearch 2 nor Masked Email Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CustomSearch 2 or Masked Email Manager?

CustomSearch 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Masked Email Manager every 5 months. Most recently, CustomSearch 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Masked Email Manager on November 3, 2026.

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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.*