Customize Search Engine vs MainContacts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Customize default search engine
- Use custom search engines in Private Browse
- Quick search with keywords
- Emoji search on Emojipedia
- Switch search engines by shortcuts
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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.
MainContacts
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MainContacts helps you keep your emergency contact network organized, protected, and ready when you need it most. In stressful situations, low battery moments, or when you do not have access to your main phone, reaching the right people quickly can make a real difference. MainContacts was built to make that easier by helping you keep your essential contacts structured, updated, and available when it matters most. With MainContacts, you can add emergency contacts, assign priority levels, and build a trusted network in a simple way. Access can also be protected with an emergency identifier and PIN for more control and privacy. One of the app’s key features is Help Mode on another device. Using your emergency identifier and PIN, you can access essential contacts even when your main phone is unavailable. That makes MainContacts especially useful when speed and practicality matter most. MainContacts also helps you stay prepared with periodic reminders to review names, phone numbers, and priorities. After all, an emergency network only works well when it stays updated. Key features: • Emergency contact management • Priority-based organization • Personalized emergency identifier • PIN-protected access • Help Mode on another device • Fast access when requesting help • Periodic review reminders • iCloud sync • Sign in with Apple MainContacts was designed to offer a simple, reliable, and focused experience centered on preparedness, speed, and ease of use. Important: MainContacts does not replace official emergency services, medical services, police, firefighters, or public safety resources. It is designed to help you quickly reach your personal support network when needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MainContacts at none against Customize Search Engine's 1. Customize Search Engine's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Customize Search Engine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MainContacts asks for nothing beyond the download.
Customize Search Engine ships an update every 10 days, MainContacts every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Customize Search Engine | MainContacts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (66 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 66 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cizzuk Shihu | Lucas Monteiro |
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
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- 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
MainContacts
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Customize Search Engine
- Change App icon$0.99
MainContacts
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Customize Search Engine free?
Is MainContacts free?
Do Customize Search Engine or MainContacts have ads?
Which is updated more often, Customize Search Engine or MainContacts?
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