Comparison

Map Redirect for Map Links vs Keyword Search

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

Head to head
About

Map Redirect for Map Links

This Safari extension automatically redirects map links on webpages to your preferred map application. Choose to always open in Apple Maps, Google Maps, HERE WeGo, Bing Maps, or Waze, or select an option to be prompted each time. It eliminates the need to copy and paste addresses.

Highlights
  • Redirect map links on webpages
  • Choose default map app (Apple, Google, HERE, Bing, Waze)
  • Prompt to choose app for each link
  • Works on Google Search and other pages
  • No copy-pasting needed
  • Safari Extension
Features
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Map Redirect is a Safari Extension to replace all map links on a webpage to be opened with the map app of your choice. You can select your target to always open in Apple Maps, Google Maps, HERE WeGo Maps, Bing Maps, Waze. Map Redirect will automatically redirect you to the maps app of your choice. If you select "Ask Me" a prompt will appear to ask you where to open the link. Works on Google Search pages and any other webpage. No need to copy/paste addresses anymore. Instructions: 1. Download Map Redirect from the App Store 2. Go to Settings -> Safari -> Extensions. Enable Map Redirect as Safari Extension 3. Open Safari. Search for location. For example, type London 4. Click on Context menu (the symbol "aA"). Click on Map Redirect to give it access to the webpage you are visiting. 5. The extension needs to read and alter the web page to change the map links. If asked for access, you may select to allow it for one day or to always allow. 6. In the Map Redirect popup, you can select your target. For example: select Apple Maps 7. Map Redirect will now scan the webpage for map links and convert them to be opened in Apple Maps. 8. Click on any map link 9. Map Redirect will now take you to London in Apple Maps Note: Map links on websites can appear in various forms with different parameters. Map Redirect tries to detect and convert them as much as possible to your desired target. Therefore, Map Redirect requires permission to read and alter the web page to change the map links. If asked for access, you may select to allow it for one day or to always allow. In case Map Redirect does not work on a specific webpage, please contact us and let us know the URL to check and fix it. Thank you for contributing. *HERE WeGo deeplinking support is limited to only links with geo-coordinates *Bing maps will use Apple Maps on iPhones *Waze Deeplinking support is limited to searching from your current location to what is around you Privacy: Map Redirect does not use any trackers of any sort, nor does it keep, track, sell, rent, or share any information on you throughout your use of the app with any third parties. All processing happens locally on the webpage you visit with the extension. No data is transferred to any central server. For any questions, feel free to contact us directly.

About

Keyword Search

Features
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Upgrade your Safari browsing with Keyword Search, the all-in-one custom search tool for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with just one purchase. Keyword Search lets you instantly switch between multiple search engines directly from Safari's address bar or Spotlight, making your browsing faster and more efficient. For example, type "g apple" to search Google, or "d apple" for DuckDuckGo. Privacy is a top priority: Keyword Search requests only the permissions it needs. It requires permission to view browsing history only to identify the search engine in the URL bar. All processing is done locally, and your personal information never leaves your device. Key features: ■ Shortcuts: Navigate between search engines instantly with simple keywords. ■ Custom Engines: Transform any searchable website into a custom engine using URL templates. ■ Smart History: Automatically remembers your last query, allowing you to re-search on different engines without retyping. ■ App Integration: Use native URL schemes to trigger searches from within other apps like X (Twitter) or productivity tools. ■ Multi-Search: Blast a single query across multiple engines at the same time. ■ Spotlight & Siri: Launch searches directly from the home screen or use voice commands via Shortcuts. ■ iCloud Sync: Your setup stays perfectly in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ■ Backup: Easily export or import your engine list as a JSON file. Modernize your Safari experience today with Keyword Search.

Screenshots

Map Redirect for Map Links4 screens
Keyword Search4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Keyword Search at $0.99 against Map Redirect for Map Links's $1.99. Map Redirect for Map Links's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Map Redirect for Map Links costs $1.99 and Keyword Search $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Map Redirect for Map Links versus Keyword Search: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMap Redirect for Map LinksKeyword Search
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.6 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMiao WangVigo Global

In-app purchases

None

Map Redirect for Map Links

No in-app purchases

None

Keyword Search

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Map Redirect for Map Links free?
Map Redirect for Map Links costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Keyword Search free?
Keyword Search costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Map Redirect for Map Links or Keyword Search have ads?
Neither Map Redirect for Map Links nor Keyword Search shows ads.

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