# Customize Search Engine vs Search For Trees

The clearest difference is rating: Search For Trees at 5.0 against Customize Search Engine's 4.4. Search For Trees also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Customize Search Engine's advantage is ratings volume (66 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Customize Search Engine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Search For Trees asks for nothing beyond the download.

Search For Trees holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Customize Search Engine has 66 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Customize Search Engine's written reviews are positive against 100% of Search For Trees's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Customize Search Engine | Search For Trees |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/customize-search-engine/id6445840140/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-for-trees/id6448387426/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cizzuk Shihu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674098361) | [Jebede](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486615830) |

## What reviewers say

### Customize Search Engine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/customize-search-engine/id6445840140)

This Safari extension lets you customize your default search engine and settings. Easily switch between preferred search engines, including AI assistants, and modify options like hiding AI Overviews or changing language. It offers quick search shortcuts and emoji search functionality.

**Highlights:** Customize default search engine, Use custom search engines in Private Browse, Quick search with keywords, Emoji search on Emojipedia, Switch search engines by shortcuts

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change App icon | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Blocks Google AI overviews
- 👍 Enables custom search engines
- 👍 Works on iPhone, Mac, iPad
- 👍 Seamless integration with Safari
- 👍 Free and no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Setup can be difficult
- 🐛 Causes rapid redirects/CAPTCHAs
- 🐛 Redirect screen displayed
- 🐛 App crashes on export

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during export settings
- Inconsistent search results
- Safari freezes when using Brave Search
- Unremovable 'Open in the Google app' banner
- Rapid redirecting causing CAPTCHA issues

**Requested features**

- Add Ecosia as an option
- Support full-width space in quick search
- Sync settings between devices
- Improve redirect screen simplicity


### Search For Trees

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-for-trees/id6448387426)

Turn your online searches into a positive environmental impact. This tool uses Google search results and contributes to planting trees with every search you make. It's a simple way to integrate sustainability into your daily web browsing.

**Highlights:** Plant trees with every search, Powered by Google search, Contributes to reforestation efforts, Eco-friendly web browsing, Supports Trees for The Future (Trees.org)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Customize Search Engine free?

Customize Search Engine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Search For Trees free?

Search For Trees is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Customize Search Engine or Search For Trees?

Search For Trees is rated higher. Customize Search Engine averages 4.4 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Search For Trees averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Customize Search Engine or Search For Trees have ads?

Neither Customize Search Engine nor Search For Trees shows ads.

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