Comparison

HTTPS for Safari vs Tap & Backup

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

Tap & Backup

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Your contacts are the one thing on your phone you can't redownload. Lose them, and no app store can bring them back. Tap & Backup saves your entire address book to a single file - in one tap, completely offline. No cloud upload, no account, no subscription. The file is yours: AirDrop it to your Mac, save it to Files, email it to yourself, or import it on any new device. WHY TAP & BACKUP 100% OFFLINE - the app makes zero network calls to read or back up your contacts. No servers, no sync, no silent uploads. Your contacts never leave your iPhone. ONE TAP, ONE FILE - every contact is exported to a single standard vCard 3.0 (.vcf) file. The format every phone, email client, and contacts app understands. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - no ads, no analytics, no tracking SDKs, no sign-up. We can't see your contacts, and we never will. SHARE YOUR WAY - send your backup via AirDrop, Mail, or Messages, or save it straight to the Files app. You decide where it lives. BACKUP HISTORY - every backup is kept on your device with its date, time, and contact count. Re-share an old backup anytime, or swipe to delete it. EASY TO IMPORT - your .vcf file just works: open it on a new iPhone, a computer, or virtually any other smartphone, and your contacts are ready to import. PERFECT FOR - Switching phones: .vcf imports anywhere, on any platform - Keeping a safe copy before an iOS update, repair, or trade-in - Anyone who doesn't want their address book on someone else's server - Simple "just in case" peace of mind YOUR DATA, YOUR RULES Backups are stored locally on your device and you can delete them at any time, right from the app. Nothing is ever transmitted to us - there's no server on our end to send anything to. Give your contacts a safety net. It takes one tap.

Screenshots

HTTPS for Safari2 screens
Tap & Backup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tap & Backup at Free against HTTPS for Safari's $1.99. HTTPS for Safari's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tap & Backup is free to download; HTTPS for Safari costs $1.99 up front. Tap & Backup sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HTTPS for Safari asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HTTPS for Safari versus Tap & Backup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPS for SafariTap & Backup
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 purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer磊 汪Hilmi Ocak

In-app purchases

None

HTTPS for Safari

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tap & Backup

One-time1
  • Unlimited Contacts Unlock$0.99

Questions

Is HTTPS for Safari free?
HTTPS for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap & Backup free?
Tap & Backup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HTTPS for Safari or Tap & Backup have ads?
Neither HTTPS for Safari nor Tap & Backup shows ads.

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