Comparison

Customize Search Engine vs Loopback

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

Head to head
About

Customize Search Engine

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
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Safari Extension to customize your search engine. This extension allows you to use your preferred search engines, such as non-default search engines or AI assistants. You can also use it to change search engine settings, for example, by hiding AI Overviews or changing language settings. ### Features ### --- Customize your Search Engine Change Safari's default search engine. --- CSE for Private Browse Switch search engines in Private Browse. --- Quick Search Enter the keyword to switch search engines. Example: - Search "br something" to search in Brave Search - Search "wiki Safari" to find Safari on Wikipedia - Search "yt Me at the zoo" to find the oldest videos on YouTube - Search "wbm example.com" to see past versions of the website --- Emoji Search If you enter only one emoji, you can search it on Emojipedia.org. --- Switch Search Engines by Shortcuts and Focus You can use a different custom search engine or disable CSE while at work, school, etc.

About

Loopback

Features
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Loopback is an iOS app that lets you securely access private web services via SSH local port forwarding, all inside a built‑in browser sandbox. Add servers, save bookmarks, and open your intranet apps in one tap. SSH tunnel: password or private key (Ed25519 / RSA) authentication. Built‑in WebView shares the same sandboxed network with the SSH tunnel. Bookmarks: save frequent services as cards with custom icon, color, path, and timeout (3–30s). Multi‑port forwarding: main port + additional ports for frontend/backend split apps. Keychain-secured credentials for passwords and private keys. Auto-disconnect on timeout/background; keep-alive heartbeats for stability. Backup & restore: export/import servers, bookmarks, and SSH keys (passwords obfuscated). Dark Mode support. Usage: add a server → create bookmarks → tap to connect → browse via localhost. Privacy: all data stored locally on-device; no analytics, no tracking, no cloud sync.

Screenshots

Customize Search Engine3 screens
Loopback4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Customize Search Engine at Free against Loopback's $0.99. Customize Search Engine also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Loopback's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement 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

Customize Search Engine is free to download; Loopback costs $0.99 up front. Customize Search Engine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Loopback asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Customize Search Engine versus Loopback: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCustomize Search EngineLoopback
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.4 (66 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings66 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCizzuk Shihuyifan z

Bugs and requests

Customize Search Engine

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
Show 3 more
  • Block page sometimes stuck or slow
  • Doesn't work on iOS
  • Doesn't work at all

Requested features

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

Loopback

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Customize Search Engine

One-time1
  • Change App icon$0.99
None

Loopback

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Customize Search Engine free?
Customize Search Engine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loopback free?
Loopback costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Customize Search Engine or Loopback have ads?
Neither Customize Search Engine nor Loopback shows ads.

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