Comparison

Just Search vs HTTPS for Safari

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

Head to head
About

Just Search

Access the internet rapidly through a variety of search engines and services. It remembers your search history and allows customization of your preferred search engines.

Highlights
  • Multiple search engine support
  • Search history
  • Customizable engine order
  • Pin default engines
  • Add/edit/remove engines
  • OpenSearch standard support
Features
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Search the WWW quickly with different search engines and services. Features: - Keeps a history list of your searches - Orders the engines automatically by the least recently used first - Pin your default engines to one of the first 4 spots - Add, edit and remove search engines - Find search engines with the OpenSearch standard - support for the iPhone X+

About

HTTPS for Safari

Automatically switches insecure web pages to secure HTTPS connections, protecting your online privacy. You can also choose to block all HTTP connections for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Automatic HTTPS upgrades
  • Block insecure HTTP connections
  • Seamless integration
  • Enhanced online privacy
  • Effortless security
Features
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Make your web browsing experience safer and more secure with HTTPS for Safari – the must-have extension for your favorite browser. Say goodbye to unsecured connections and protect your online privacy effortlessly. Automatic Security: With HTTPS for Safari, you'll never have to worry about unsecured "HTTP" pages again. Our extension works silently in the background, automatically switching insecure pages to the secure "HTTPS" alternative whenever possible. Your data stays protected, and your browsing experience remains smooth. Block Insecure Connections: For the ultimate security, enable the option to block all insecure "HTTP" connections. When this feature is active, any "HTTP" URL is instantly blocked, preventing access to potentially unsafe websites. Your online safety is our top priority. Seamless Browsing: HTTPS for Safari integrates seamlessly into your browsing experience. You won't even notice it's there until it's keeping you safe from unsecured websites. It's a simple, yet powerful, way to fortify your online activities. Upgrade your Safari browser with HTTPS for Safari today and enjoy a more secure online world. Protect your data, block insecure connections, and browse with confidence. Download now!

Screenshots

Just Search4 screens
HTTPS for Safari2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Just Search at 5.0 against HTTPS for Safari's 3.5. Just Search also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Just Search costs $0.99 and HTTPS for Safari $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Just Search holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just Search ships an update every 16 months, HTTPS for Safari every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Just Search versus HTTPS for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust SearchHTTPS for Safari
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPiet Jonas磊 汪

Customer experience

Just Search

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

HTTPS for Safari

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Just Search

No in-app purchases

None

HTTPS for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Just Search free?
Just Search costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTTPS for Safari free?
HTTPS for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Just Search or HTTPS for Safari?
Just Search is rated higher. Just Search averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HTTPS for Safari averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Just Search or HTTPS for Safari have ads?
Neither Just Search nor HTTPS for Safari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Just Search or HTTPS for Safari?
Just Search ships an update every 16 months, and HTTPS for Safari every 18 months. Most recently, Just Search was updated on November 1, 2026 and HTTPS for Safari on November 3, 2026.

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