Comparison

Search vs InRead

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

Head to head
About

Search

This utility app allows you to search for keywords across multiple websites directly using their built-in search functions. It offers a streamlined way to find specific information without relying on traditional search engines, with features like barcode scanning and cross-device syncing.

Highlights
  • Direct website search integration
  • No search history or cookies
  • Export/Import search URLs
  • Embedded or default browser results
  • Add URLs from browser
  • Share results
  • Barcode and QR code search
Features
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Searches for any keyword among different websites. Search-it can be used to search news, articles, social media, blog posts, best prices, part numbers, SKUs, or whatever you want! Search-it doesn’t use any search engine. It uses the search feature built-in in websites, so you get the most relevant, accurate, and recent results. Why use search engines when you can pinpoint your searches on your favorite websites. Features: -Works directly with the search feature of any website. -No search history or cookies recorded. -Export / Import search URLs -Browse results from the embedded web browser or from your default web browser. -Add URLs directly from your browser. -Share your results with anyone. -Sync across your iOS and iPadOS devices. -Dark and light themes. -Frequently updated. -Search from barcodes and QR Codes. How it works: -First, you need to create a category to which you add websites you want to search. -From the search page, add any keywords you want to search for, and Search-it will bring all the results from your favorite websites into a single screen. -You can then navigate through all results and find the correct information you are looking for. Privacy page: https://www.myrcbox.com/search-it/#PrivacyPolicy End user agreement: https://www.myrcbox.com/search-it/#EndUser

About

InRead

Transform the web into a focused reading environment. Subscribe to RSS feeds, save web pages, and enjoy articles in a clean, ad-free reader view. Your reading and bookmarks are private and stored on your device.

Highlights
  • RSS and Atom feed subscription
  • Web page bookmarking
  • Ad-free reader view
  • Offline reading capability
  • Customizable text size
  • Private by design, no tracking
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Inread turns the open web into a calm, focused reading space. Subscribe to your favorite RSS and Atom feeds, save web pages as bookmarks, and read everything in a clean reader view — on your iPhone or iPad, online or off. Subscribe to what matters Add any RSS, Atom, or JSON feed in seconds. Organize sources into groups, keep them tidy, and refresh with a tap. Inread works with the feeds you already follow — no account required. Read without the clutter Inread strips ads and distractions and presents articles in a comfortable reader view. Adjust the text size, switch to the original page anytime, and save an offline copy to read later on a plane or the subway. Your web, bookmarked Clip any web page to your bookmarks and open it in reader view. Group bookmarks your way and find them fast with Today and Yesterday views. Private by design Your subscriptions and bookmarks stay on your device. Inread doesn't track you or sell your data. Inread is the reader view and web bookmark collector that respects your attention. Start reading better today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Search4 screens
InRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InRead at none against Search's 3. InRead also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Search's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Search sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. InRead asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Search against 5.0 for InRead. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Search ships an update every 2 months, InRead monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Search versus InRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSearchInRead
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSylvain Lafrance伟健 廖

Customer experience

Search

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

InRead

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Search

Subscriptions2
  • Search-It - Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Search-It - Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Search-it Unlock$14.99
None

InRead

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Search free?
Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InRead free?
InRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Search or InRead?
Search and InRead are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Search or InRead have ads?
Neither Search nor InRead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Search or InRead?
Search ships an update every 2 months, and InRead monthly. Most recently, Search was updated on November 3, 2026 and InRead on November 12, 2026.

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