Comparison

HTTPS for Safari vs Shortcutter HTTP Helper

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

Head to head
About

HTTPS for Safari

Automatically switches insecure web pages to secure HTTPS connections, protecting your online privacy. You can also choose to block all HTTP connections for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Automatic HTTPS upgrades
  • Block insecure HTTP connections
  • Seamless integration
  • Enhanced online privacy
  • Effortless security
Features
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Make your web browsing experience safer and more secure with HTTPS for Safari – the must-have extension for your favorite browser. Say goodbye to unsecured connections and protect your online privacy effortlessly. Automatic Security: With HTTPS for Safari, you'll never have to worry about unsecured "HTTP" pages again. Our extension works silently in the background, automatically switching insecure pages to the secure "HTTPS" alternative whenever possible. Your data stays protected, and your browsing experience remains smooth. Block Insecure Connections: For the ultimate security, enable the option to block all insecure "HTTP" connections. When this feature is active, any "HTTP" URL is instantly blocked, preventing access to potentially unsafe websites. Your online safety is our top priority. Seamless Browsing: HTTPS for Safari integrates seamlessly into your browsing experience. You won't even notice it's there until it's keeping you safe from unsecured websites. It's a simple, yet powerful, way to fortify your online activities. Upgrade your Safari browser with HTTPS for Safari today and enjoy a more secure online world. Protect your data, block insecure connections, and browse with confidence. Download now!

About

Shortcutter HTTP Helper

Features
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Shortcutter is a focused tool for people who build and test HTTP requests on iPhone and iPad — without fighting the Shortcuts editor. Save a request once — URL, method, headers, and a JSON body — then run it whenever you need it: tap Send in the app, add it to the Shortcuts app, or trigger it with Siri. Edit the body the easy way and every run uses your latest value. THREE WAYS TO EDIT A JSON BODY • Fields — add and remove keys and pick each value's type (string, number, boolean, null). The fast way to tweak flat parameters. • Raw — edit JSON directly with live validation and a one-tap Format button. • Gemini — a structured editor for Google Gemini generateContent bodies: model, system instruction, conversation turns, generation settings (temperature, top-p/k, tokens, stop sequences, thinking config), tools, function-calling mode, and per-category safety thresholds. A body that already looks like a Gemini request opens in this mode automatically. RUN IT ANYWHERE • Send in the app and inspect the status code, response headers, and body. • Add the "Perform Saved Request" action in the Shortcuts app and pipe the response into any other action. • Say "Run a request with Shortcutter" to Siri. CLEAN UP THE RESPONSE Turn on "Unwrap to plain text" to concatenate chunked AI responses and unwrap JSON envelopes like {"message": "…"} down to the inner text — so the Shortcuts app receives a plain message instead of raw JSON. It falls back to the original body when nothing matches. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your saved requests stay on your device. There's no account, no analytics, and no server of our own. When you send a request, its data goes only to the endpoint you chose. Built with SwiftUI and App Intents for iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

HTTPS for Safari2 screens
Shortcutter HTTP Helper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shortcutter HTTP Helper at Free against HTTPS for Safari's $1.99. HTTPS for Safari's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Shortcutter HTTP Helper is free to download; HTTPS for Safari costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HTTPS for Safari versus Shortcutter HTTP Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPS for SafariShortcutter HTTP Helper
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer磊 汪FERGUS COONEY

In-app purchases

None

HTTPS for Safari

No in-app purchases

None

Shortcutter HTTP Helper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTTPS for Safari free?
HTTPS for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shortcutter HTTP Helper free?
Shortcutter HTTP Helper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HTTPS for Safari or Shortcutter HTTP Helper have ads?
Neither HTTPS for Safari nor Shortcutter HTTP Helper shows ads.

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