Comparison

Search vs Gname

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

Gname

This platform offers a comprehensive solution for domain name discovery, registration, and hosting. It unifies global domain listings in one place, simplifying the search for your ideal digital identity.

Highlights
  • Domain discovery
  • Domain registration
  • Dropcatch services
  • Domain auctions
  • Web hosting
  • Consolidated domain listings
Features
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At GNAME, domain names are more than just digital real estate. They’re the foundation of our digital identity, and that's why we are committed to the tenet of a safer, accessible internet. We're founded in Singapore and proud to be ICANN-accredited. Our unified platform runs the gamut of domain discovery, registration, dropcatch, auctions, and web hosting. What truly sets us apart is our aftermarket segment: we consolidate the world's domain listings in one place, so you don't need dozens of fragmented platforms to find your perfect domain.

Screenshots

Search4 screens
Gname4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gname at none against Search's 3. Gname also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Gname 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 Gname. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Search ships an update every 2 months, Gname every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Search versus Gname: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSearchGname
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB155 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSylvain LafranceGNAME.COM PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Search

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

Gname

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

Gname

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Search free?
Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gname free?
Gname is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Search or Gname?
Search and Gname are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Search or Gname have ads?
Neither Search nor Gname shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Search or Gname?
Search ships an update every 2 months, and Gname every 2 weeks. Most recently, Search was updated on September 25, 2026 and Gname on October 5, 2026.

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