Skip Search vs DSearch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skip Search
This app offers a one-handed, user-friendly search experience with customizable button placement for thumb accessibility. It allows users to register frequently used search terms and access search history with a single tap, streamlining web searches and browsing.
- One-handed operation
- Customizable button layout
- Register frequent search terms
- Search history buttons
- RSS feed integration
- Built-in browser
- URL scheme assignment
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SkipSearch is a one-handed, easy-to-use search app. App Features: Buttons placed within reach of the thumb - Frequently used buttons such as the search execution button and keyboard open/close button are placed within reach of the thumb. Layout can be changed for left hand - The placement of the buttons can be changed to within reach of the left thumb. Register frequently used search words as buttons - Do you find yourself using the same words over and over again when searching the Web? With Skip Search, you can register frequently used search terms as buttons and type them into the search window with a single tap. and enter them in the search window with a single tap. Record usage history of search words - The history of words used in a search is displayed as a button, and can be entered again in the search window with a single tap. Obtaining RSS Feeds - You can obtain fast-rising words and other information from RSS feeds and display them as buttons. Built-in Browser - You can browse results more quickly than launching a separate browser application. You can also record browsing history and register bookmarks. URL scheme assignment - The search execution button can be assigned different URL schemes for tap (default), up-swipe, side-swipe, and down-swipe, allowing not only search, but also integration with your favorite apps. Search by clipboard text - Text in the clipboard can be used for searching from the menu that appears by long-pressing the icon on the home screen.
DSearch
This tool bypasses app homepages and algorithmic feeds to take you directly to search results. It supports over 50 popular apps and websites, offering personalized reminders and custom themes to help you stay focused on your tasks.
- Direct search access to apps and websites
- Bypass homepages and algorithmic feeds
- Supports 50+ apps and major websites
- Personalized anti-distraction reminders
- Customizable themes and search history
- Live Activity and widget support
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Direct Search Access, Eliminate Feed Distractions DSearch is a revolutionary anti-distraction cross-app search tool designed to protect your focus in the digital age. Using intelligent URL Scheme technology, it allows you to jump directly to search results in your target apps, completely bypassing homepage feeds and algorithmic distractions. Now supports 46 popular apps and 58 major websites, plus custom website support — designed for even more use cases. Core Features One-tap access: Enter keywords, select app, jump straight to results Bypass homepages: Avoid recommended content, ads, and infinite scroll feeds 50+ supported apps: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Amazon, Twitter, Reddit & more Smart Anti-Distraction Reminders Personalized alerts: 5/10-minute reminders to stay on track Multiple reminder styles: Tech, zen, friendly tones available Focus protection: Resist algorithmic temptations and stay goal-oriented Personalized Experience Custom themes: Multiple interface styles to choose from Search history: Smart recording for quick access to past searches Pinyin support: Fast app discovery with phonetic search Favorites: Save frequently used searches and apps Deep System Integration Live Activity: Dynamic Island shows search status Widget support: Quick search access from home screen Multi-language: English, Simplified & Traditional Chinese Perfect For Research & Work: Jump to Wikipedia, Reddit results without getting sidetracked Shopping: Direct product search on Amazon, eBay without promotional distractions Content Discovery: Find specific YouTube, TikTok videos without algorithm rabbit holes Navigation: Quick map searches for efficient route planning Why Choose DSearch? Traditional Way: Open app → Get distracted by feed → Forget search purpose → Waste time DSearch Way: Enter keyword → Select app → Direct results → Mission accomplished Download DSearch now and reclaim control over your attention. Experience the future of focused, efficient searching! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hdify.notion.site/2037ac8f634681608d35caa6296e48b2
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DSearch at none against Skip Search's shown. DSearch also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 67%) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Skip Search's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Skip Search sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DSearch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Skip Search holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DSearch has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Skip Search's written reviews are positive against 94% of DSearch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skip Search | DSearch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 94.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kazuhiro Sawamura | Zebin Huang |
Customer experience
Skip Search
DSearch
In-app purchases
Skip Search
- Hide Ads$3.99
DSearch
- 按月订阅$0.991 Month
- 按年订阅3 Days trial$2.991 Year
- 终身会员$6.99









