# DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai vs RedApp Browser

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai at 2.4M against RedApp Browser's 2.6K. DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). RedApp Browser's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 65%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and RedApp Browser sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai has 2.4M ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai's written reviews are positive against 81% of RedApp Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai ships an update weekly, RedApp Browser every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai | RedApp Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duckduckgo-optional-duckai/id663592361/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redapp-browser/id1409063862/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4M** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 256 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DuckDuckGo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/479988139) | [Minh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/796434996) |

## What reviewers say

### DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duckduckgo-optional-duckai/id663592361)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Utilities, #26 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app offers a private search engine and browser that blocks trackers and ads. It includes optional AI features for private conversations and email protection. A subscription unlocks a VPN, advanced AI, and personal information removal services.

**Highlights:** Private search engine, Ad and tracker blocking browser, Private AI chat, Email protection, Optional VPN, Personal information removal

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DuckDuckGo (Plus, Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| DuckDuckGo monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| DuckDuckGo (Pro, Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| DuckDuckGo (Pro, Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| DuckDuckGo (Plus, Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| DuckDuckGo annual | $99.99 | per year |
| DuckDuckGo (Pro, Yearly) | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Excellent privacy protection
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🔥 Effective ad and tracker blocking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Slower page load times compared to other browsers
- 🔍 Inconsistent search quality compared to Google

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to set DuckDuckGo as default browser on iOS
- Refresh button hidden in menu instead of standalone

**Requested features**

- Add support for voice search
- Improve tab management and history navigation
- Introduce customizable font and theme options


### RedApp Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redapp-browser/id1409063862)

A highly customizable and secure web browser offering advanced privacy features, intelligent search, and integrated tools for managing downloads, notes, and media. Users can personalize the interface with themes, colors, and toolbar options.

**Highlights:** Fast and secure browsing, Advanced privacy and tracking protection, Highly customizable interface and toolbar, Integrated download and file manager, Private browsing with biometric protection, Music charts and video player, Useful widgets for quick access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip II | $24.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip III | $49.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip IV | $99.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip V | $249.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip VI | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 🔒 Robust security and privacy features
- 💡 Innovative and unique features
- 👍 Excellent for streaming and media playback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Bookmarks and downloads disappearing
- 🐛 Translation feature not working properly
- 🐛 Issues with ad-blocking and YouTube ads
- 🐛 Overwriting of shortcuts and homepage settings

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup after updates
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Bookmarks and downloads disappearing
- Translation feature not working
- Ad-blocking and YouTube ads not working

**Requested features**

- Add more gesture options (2/3 finger swiping, pinching)
- Provide more customization options (tab view, color themes, etc.)
- Implement per-website settings (zoom, etc.)
- Add a private mode that is always on
- Integrate a user-script manager


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai free?

DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RedApp Browser free?

RedApp Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai or RedApp Browser?

DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai is rated higher. DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4M ratings, while RedApp Browser averages 4.6 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai or RedApp Browser have ads?

Neither DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai nor RedApp Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai or RedApp Browser?

DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai ships an update weekly, and RedApp Browser every 5 days. Most recently, DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai was updated on November 8, 2026 and RedApp Browser on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*