# DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai vs Unicorn HTTPS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unicorn HTTPS at none against DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai's 7. Unicorn HTTPS also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 65%). DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai's advantage is ratings volume (2.4M vs 8.6K) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Unicorn HTTPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai against 4.7 for Unicorn HTTPS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai has 2.4M ratings behind it against 8.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai's written reviews are positive against 89% of Unicorn HTTPS's.

DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai ships an update weekly, Unicorn HTTPS monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai | Unicorn HTTPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duckduckgo-optional-duckai/id663592361/reviews)** | [4.7 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicorn-https/id1466584968/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4M** | 8.6K |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | **88.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 240 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | [DuckDuckGo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/479988139) | [Unicorn Soft, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466584967) |

## What reviewers say

### DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai

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

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Utilities, #27 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app offers a private search engine and browser that blocks trackers and cookies by default. It includes AI chat features and optional tools like a VPN and email protection to safeguard your online activity and personal information.

**Highlights:** Private search engine, Tracker and cookie blocking, Private AI chat, Optional VPN, Email protection, Encryption enforcement, Fingerprinting escape

**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


### Unicorn HTTPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicorn-https/id1466584968)

Bypass HTTPS filtering and eavesdropping to access blocked websites freely and securely. This app offers fast, interference-free internet access without collecting your personal data. Enjoy a pleasant web surfing experience with support for all major browsers.

**Highlights:** HTTPS blocking bypass, SNI field protection, No speed slowdown, All browser support, Change DNS quickly, Secure personal information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast
- 🔒 Secure
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Innovative
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems

**Reported bugs**

- VPN disconnects randomly
- App disappears from home screen

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More server location options
- Automatic VPN connection on app launch


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Unicorn HTTPS free?

Unicorn HTTPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai or Unicorn HTTPS?

DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai is rated higher. DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.4M ratings, while Unicorn HTTPS averages 4.7 from 8.6K ratings.

### Do DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai or Unicorn HTTPS have ads?

Neither DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai nor Unicorn HTTPS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai or Unicorn HTTPS?

DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai ships an update weekly, and Unicorn HTTPS monthly. Most recently, DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai was updated on September 25, 2026 and Unicorn HTTPS on September 24, 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.*