Comparison

Just Quick Search vs Braver Search

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

Head to head
About

Just Quick Search

This utility app streamlines your search experience by offering quick access to multiple search engines and custom targets. It features an intuitive interface for immediate input, history saving, and advanced customization options for a personalized search workflow.

Highlights
  • Quick search input
  • Multiple search targets
  • Customizable search targets
  • Search history
  • Autocomplete suggestions
  • In-app browser
  • Customizable appearance
Features
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Just Quick Search is helper app to your search very quickly. # Search Targets - Google - Wikipedia - In addition to the above, you can add search targets. # You can input quickly - You don't need to scroll. - You don't need to tap the text field. - When application resumed, text field is empty and you can input immediately. # Save Switch - ON: When application launch or resume, the search target is you selected last. - OFF: When application launch or resume, the search target is the top. # History - Keywords you enter are recorded. - Max 300 items. - Can delete all. - Can delete selectively. # Autocomplete - Input candidates will be displayed in a two-stage. - Top: from History. - Bottom: from Web. # Settings - The view shows when you tap the "STAR" button at the bottom of the right screen. ## In App Browser - You can make settings related to the in app browser. - In app browser's URL Scheme is "jqs". ## Custom Search - You can customize the search targets. - The number of search targets you can add is unlimited. - For more information, please visit the support page. ## Sort - You can sort search targets. ## Wallpaper - You can set the wallpaper. - Optimal image size is the pixel size of the device. - Ex) iPhone 16 Pro: 2,622 x 1,206 pixels. ## Appearance - You can select the appearance, default or light or dark. ## Home - You can specify the URL of Home page. - In the search screen, when the text field is empty and you tap the "Search" button, the home page will be displayed. ## Paste Button - Paste button to the search screen will be displayed. - When you tap the Paste button on the search screen, the contents of the clipboard will be pasted into the text field. ## Auto Copy - When execute search, the contents of the text field will be copied to the clipboard. ## Auto Return - When select the search target, go back to the search screen automatically. ## Auto Move - Automatically displays the search target selection screen when the application is launched or restarted. ## Auto Search - When launching from the custom URL scheme or notification center, the search is execute automatically. ## Open URL - When you execute a search with the URL is entered, open the URL directly. - For more information, please visit the support page. ## Hide Page Control - Hide page control in search screen. ## Support - Jump to the support page of this app. # Custom URL Scheme - Custom URL Scheme is "justquicksearch". ## justquicksearch:// - Launch this app. ## justquicksearch://${keyword} - With the ${keyword} has been entered, this app is launched. # EULA - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Braver Search

This app redirects your default Safari searches to a private search engine, integrating seamlessly with Apple's ecosystem. Enjoy enhanced privacy without sacrificing features like Handoff, saved passwords, and iCloud Keychain. It offers AI summarization and cross-device sync for a convenient and secure browsing experience.

Highlights
  • One-click setup for iOS and macOS
  • Instant search redirection to Brave Search
  • Cross-device settings sync
  • Built-in AI summarizer support
  • Retains Safari ecosystem features
  • Zero data storage or tracking
Features
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Enhance your Safari browsing experience with Braver Search – get Brave's superior private search while keeping all of Safari's powerful ecosystem features. No need to compromise between privacy and convenience! *NOT official Brave Software, Inc. app or affiliated with Brave Software, Inc. in any way. KEY FEATURES • One-click setup for both iOS and macOS • Instant search redirection to Brave Search • Cross-device settings sync • Built-in support for Brave's AI summarizer • Simple on/off toggle for quick switching SAFARI ECOSYSTEM BENEFITS • Keep using Safari's seamless Handoff between devices • Retain all your saved passwords and autofill data • Continue using iCloud Keychain and OTP codes • Maintain your favorite Safari extensions • Full integration with Apple's ecosystem COMPLETE PRIVACY • Searches are redirected before reaching Safari's default engine • Zero data storage or tracking • Your search history stays truly private JUST WORKS • No complex configuration needed • Install and forget – works silently in the background • Maintains Safari's sleek interface • Minimal impact on browsing speed CROSS-PLATFORM • Seamless experience across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Shared settings sync automatically • Consistent privacy protection everywhere Make the switch to truly private searching without sacrificing Safari's powerful features. Download Braver Search today and enjoy the perfect combination of privacy and convenience. Perfect for: • Privacy-conscious users who love Safari's ecosystem • Users frustrated with Brave Browser's iOS experience • Anyone wanting private search with Apple's seamless sync • Brave Search fans who prefer Safari's reliability • Users who want AI-powered search summaries Your privacy matters. Choose Braver Search. Note: Search suggestions while typing currently default to Safari's search engine settings.

Screenshots

Just Quick Search3 screens
Braver Search4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Braver Search at none against Just Quick Search's shown. Braver Search also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (30 vs 4). Just Quick Search's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Just Quick Search sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Braver Search sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Just Quick Search holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Braver Search has 30 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Just Quick Search's written reviews are positive against 82% of Braver Search's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just Quick Search ships an update every 3 months, Braver Search every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Just Quick Search versus Braver Search: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust Quick SearchBraver Search
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better4.3 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better82.1% of reviews
Number of ratings430 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB20 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMill WhiteBrenden Bishop

Customer experience

Just Quick Search

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Braver Search

All ratings29 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Just Quick Search

Subscriptions1
  • Hide Ad / 1 Month$2.991 Month
10 purchases

Braver Search

One-time10
  • 14-day TrialFree
  • Thanks!$1.99
  • Lifetime · Thanks!$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Lifetime · High five!$4.99
  • Cheers!$4.99
  • Lifetime · Cheers!$9.99
  • You're a lifesaver!$9.99
  • Lifetime · You’re a lifesaver!$24.99
  • Lifetime · Now that’s love!$49.99
  • Lifetime · Endless thanks!$99.99

Questions

Is Just Quick Search free?
Just Quick Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Braver Search free?
Braver Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Just Quick Search or Braver Search?
Just Quick Search is rated higher. Just Quick Search averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Braver Search averages 4.3 from 30 ratings.
Do Just Quick Search or Braver Search have ads?
Just Quick Search shows ads; Braver Search does not.
Which is updated more often, Just Quick Search or Braver Search?
Just Quick Search ships an update every 3 months, and Braver Search every 6 weeks. Most recently, Just Quick Search was updated on November 1, 2026 and Braver Search on October 30, 2026.

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