# iFox Browser vs RedirectWeb

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RedirectWeb at 93% against iFox Browser's 17%. RedirectWeb also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). iFox Browser's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iFox Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and RedirectWeb sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RedirectWeb holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RedirectWeb has 73 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of iFox Browser's written reviews are positive against 93% of RedirectWeb's.

iFox Browser ships an update every 6 months, RedirectWeb every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFox Browser | RedirectWeb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifox-browser/id448166251/reviews) | **[4.7 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redirectweb-smart-url-router/id1571283503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **73** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **93.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [宁 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/431513082) | [Manabu Nakazawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497443611) |

## What reviewers say

### iFox Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifox-browser/id448166251)

Experience a fast, customizable, and fullscreen web browser with desktop-like features. Enjoy unlimited tabs, advanced privacy options, and significant data savings through web compression.

**Highlights:** Fullscreen mode, Unlimited tabs, Desktop browser rendering, In-page search, Ultra private mode, Web compression, Image blocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium 6 Months | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Annual | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


### RedirectWeb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redirectweb-smart-url-router/id1571283503)

Automate your web browsing with custom URL redirects. This Safari extension lets you control how links open, from mapping apps to search engines and social media platforms, offering a cleaner, ad-free experience. It supports advanced rule creation and syncs across your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Automatic URL redirection, Customizable rules, Smart Maps redirection, Privacy-focused search engines, Ad-free social media, iCloud Sync, Regex support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features (1 year) | $1.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features forever | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🚀 Works as expected, very fast
- 💡 Highly customizable with regex
- ✨ Useful for blocking distractions
- 🌐 Redirects to privacy frontends

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Lacks clear instructions/explanations
- 🤔 Regex can be tricky for beginners
- ⚠️ Free version limited to one active rule
- 🎛️ Interface could be improved for non-techies
- ❌ Some users report it doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- App is too difficult to understand for non-coders
- Redirection isn't smooth
- Some users report it doesn't work at all
- Extension doesn't open other apps as expected

**Requested features**

- Folders and search feature for created rules
- More in-depth tutorial for complex redirects
- Wildcard support in a future update
- Ability to modify request headers
- More examples in the help guide for wildcard redirects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFox Browser free?

iFox Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RedirectWeb free?

RedirectWeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iFox Browser or RedirectWeb?

RedirectWeb is rated higher. iFox Browser averages 3.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while RedirectWeb averages 4.7 from 73 ratings.

### Do iFox Browser or RedirectWeb have ads?

Neither iFox Browser nor RedirectWeb shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iFox Browser or RedirectWeb?

iFox Browser ships an update every 6 months, and RedirectWeb every 2 weeks. Most recently, iFox Browser was updated on June 10, 2026 and RedirectWeb on September 19, 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.*
