Comparison

QueryDial vs DSearch

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

Head to head
About

QueryDial

Instantly search your favorite websites with custom shortcuts. Assign simple keywords or !bang commands to quickly find content on platforms like YouTube, Wikipedia, and X directly from your browser's search bar or a toolbar window. Streamline your online searches and enhance your productivity.

Highlights
  • Custom website shortcuts
  • !Bang command syntax
  • Safari search bar integration
  • Toolbar window search
  • Site search services
  • Shortcuts app integration
Features
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With QueryDial, you can: - Use “yt cats" to search for cute cat videos on YouTube - Use "w Gravity" to easily find the content you want on Wikipedia - Use “!x #trending" to view real-time trending topics on X - or, assign shortcut for any websites you like! *Getting started is easy* 1. Add your frequently used searchable websites (e.g., YouTube, Quora, Twitter, etc.) to QueryDial's search library. 2. Set up simple and easy-to-remember shortcuts (e.g., “yt” for YouTube, “w” for Wikipedia). 3. Enter your search terms directly in the Safari's search bar* or in the QueryDial toolbar window. 4. Include the shortcut in your search terms (e.g., “!yt funny cats") or as the first word in your search (e.g., “yt funny cats"). *Different ways to enter shortcuts* - !Bang commands: Use commands like “!wiki grey fox” or “grey fox wiki!” to quickly open a search on the specified website. The syntax here is same as the !Bangs from DuckDuckGo. - Keyword shortcuts: Add the shortcut before or after your search terms, separate them with a space, such as “yt cat videos” or “cat videos yt”. *Site Search and Snapshot Services* Save time entering "site:domain.com". Use QueryDial’s Safari popup to easily view the website snapshots or search the domain with site search services. *Enhance your “Shortcuts” app* QueryDial provides a number of useful shortcuts that you can use to customize your own workflows in the “Shortcuts” app. Try build your own workflow using shortcuts! *To use QueryDial directly in the search bar, you need to enable shortcuts for the browser's default search engine in QueryDial's settings. QueryDial currently supports using shortcuts in the following search engines: Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Yandex, Yahoo, Baidu, Naver, Ecosia, Brave Search, Startpage, Kagi, Qwant, Swisscows

About

DSearch

This tool bypasses app homepages and algorithmic feeds to take you directly to search results. It supports over 50 popular apps and websites, offering personalized reminders and custom themes to help you stay focused on your tasks.

Highlights
  • Direct search access to apps and websites
  • Bypass homepages and algorithmic feeds
  • Supports 50+ apps and major websites
  • Personalized anti-distraction reminders
  • Customizable themes and search history
  • Live Activity and widget support
Features
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Direct Search Access, Eliminate Feed Distractions DSearch is a revolutionary anti-distraction cross-app search tool designed to protect your focus in the digital age. Using intelligent URL Scheme technology, it allows you to jump directly to search results in your target apps, completely bypassing homepage feeds and algorithmic distractions. Now supports 46 popular apps and 58 major websites, plus custom website support — designed for even more use cases. Core Features One-tap access: Enter keywords, select app, jump straight to results Bypass homepages: Avoid recommended content, ads, and infinite scroll feeds 50+ supported apps: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Amazon, Twitter, Reddit & more Smart Anti-Distraction Reminders Personalized alerts: 5/10-minute reminders to stay on track Multiple reminder styles: Tech, zen, friendly tones available Focus protection: Resist algorithmic temptations and stay goal-oriented Personalized Experience Custom themes: Multiple interface styles to choose from Search history: Smart recording for quick access to past searches Pinyin support: Fast app discovery with phonetic search Favorites: Save frequently used searches and apps Deep System Integration Live Activity: Dynamic Island shows search status Widget support: Quick search access from home screen Multi-language: English, Simplified & Traditional Chinese Perfect For Research & Work: Jump to Wikipedia, Reddit results without getting sidetracked Shopping: Direct product search on Amazon, eBay without promotional distractions Content Discovery: Find specific YouTube, TikTok videos without algorithm rabbit holes Navigation: Quick map searches for efficient route planning Why Choose DSearch? Traditional Way: Open app → Get distracted by feed → Forget search purpose → Waste time DSearch Way: Enter keyword → Select app → Direct results → Mission accomplished Download DSearch now and reclaim control over your attention. Experience the future of focused, efficient searching! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 
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Screenshots

QueryDial4 screens
DSearch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DSearch at 4.6 against QueryDial's 4.2. QueryDial's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QueryDial sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and DSearch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DSearch holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QueryDial ships an update every 3 weeks, DSearch fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QueryDial versus DSearch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQueryDialDSearch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—94.1% of reviews
Number of ratings55
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuhao ZhangZebin Huang

Customer experience

QueryDial

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DSearch

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QueryDial

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription2 Months trial$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$3.99
3 purchases

DSearch

Subscriptions2
  • 按月订阅$0.991 Month
  • 按年订阅3 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • 终身会员$6.99

Questions

Is QueryDial free?
QueryDial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DSearch free?
DSearch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QueryDial or DSearch?
DSearch is rated higher. QueryDial averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while DSearch averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do QueryDial or DSearch have ads?
Neither QueryDial nor DSearch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QueryDial or DSearch?
QueryDial ships an update every 3 weeks, and DSearch fortnightly. Most recently, QueryDial was updated on October 24, 2026 and DSearch on October 24, 2026.

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