# Customize Search Engine vs Mapswitch for Safari

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Customize Search Engine at 77% against Mapswitch for Safari's 0%. Customize Search Engine also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (66 vs 2). Mapswitch for Safari's advantage is in-app purchases (none 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. Mapswitch for Safari asks for nothing beyond the download.

Customize Search Engine holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Customize Search Engine has 66 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Customize Search Engine's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mapswitch for Safari's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Customize Search Engine | Mapswitch for Safari |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/customize-search-engine/id6445840140/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapswitch-for-safari/id6467775731/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 0.0% 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, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cizzuk Shihu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674098361) | [Yousaf Khan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682324955) |

## 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


### Mapswitch for Safari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapswitch-for-safari/id6467775731)

This extension automatically redirects Google Maps links to Apple Maps within Safari. It simplifies copying directions by converting unformatted links into a usable format. Improve your navigation experience with seamless map switching.

**Highlights:** Automatic Google Maps link redirection, Converts unformatted links, Seamless integration with Safari, Simplifies direction copying

**Features:** Safari Extension

**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 Mapswitch for Safari free?

Mapswitch for Safari is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Customize Search Engine or Mapswitch for Safari?

Customize Search Engine is rated higher. Customize Search Engine averages 4.4 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Mapswitch for Safari averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Customize Search Engine or Mapswitch for Safari have ads?

Neither Customize Search Engine nor Mapswitch for Safari shows ads.

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