DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai vs Safe Security App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai
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.
- Private search engine
- Ad and tracker blocking browser
- Private AI chat
- Email protection
- Optional VPN
- Personal information removal
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At DuckDuckGo, we believe the best way to protect your personal information from hackers, scammers, and privacy-invasive companies is to stop it from being collected at all. That's why millions of people choose DuckDuckGo over Chrome and other browsers to search and browse online. Our built-in search engine is like Google but never tracks your searches. Our browser blocks YouTube ads, invasive web ads, and cookie pop-ups, reducing distractions and helping to stop other companies from collecting your data. While our optional integrated AI features, Search Assist and Duck.ai, are private and never use your data to train AI. Oh, and our browser is free. We make money from privacy-respecting search ads, not by exploiting your data. Take back control of your personal information with the browser designed for data protection, not data collection. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Protect Your Searches by Default: DuckDuckGo Search comes built-in, so you can easily search online without being tracked. Shield Your Browsing History: Our 3rd-Party Tracker Loading Protection blocks most trackers before they load, greatly exceeding what most popular browsers offer by default. Chat Privately With AI: Duck.ai lets you have private conversations with 3rd-party AI models, anonymized by us and never used to train AI. Secure Your Email (Optional): Use Email Protection to block most email trackers and hide your existing email address with @duck.com addresses. Block Ads: Our browser blocks YouTube Ads, and stops invasive trackers from loading on sites, effectively eliminating targeted ads. Automatically Enforce Encryption: Shield your data from network and Wi-Fi snoopers by forcing many sites to use an HTTPS connection. Escape Fingerprinting: Make it harder for companies to create a unique identifier for you by blocking attempts to combine info about your browser and device. Sync and Back Up Securely (Optional): Sync encrypted bookmarks and passwords across your devices. Clear your tabs and browsing data in a flash with the Fire Button. Banish cookie pop-ups and automatically set your preferences to minimize cookies and maximize privacy. And many more protections not available on most browsers, even in private browsing mode, including protection from link tracking, Global Privacy Control (GPC), and more. DUCKDUCKGO SUBSCRIPTION Subscribers get • Our VPN: Secure your connection on up to 5 devices. • Access to advanced AI Models in Duck.ai: Chat privately with AI models built for complex tasks. • Personal Information Removal: Find and remove personal info from sites that store and sell it. • Identity Theft Restoration: If your identity is stolen, we’ll help restore it. DuckDuckGo Subscription Pricing & Terms Payment will be charged automatically to your Apple Account until you cancel, which you can do in app settings. You have the option to provide an email address to activate your subscription on other devices, and we will only use that email address to verify your subscription. For terms of service and privacy policy, visit https://duckduckgo.com/pro/privacy-terms Read more about our free Tracking Protections at https://help.duckduckgo.com/privacy/web-tracking-protections Privacy Policy: https://duckduckgo.com/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://duckduckgo.com/terms Note about 3rd-Party Tracker Protection and Search Ads: while there are some limitations following search ad clicks, viewing ads on DuckDuckGo search is anonymous. Learn more here https://help.duckduckgo.com/privacy/web-tracking-protections Privacy. Simplified. ™
Safe Security App
Enhance your digital security and browsing experience with this comprehensive app. It offers a secure browser, WiFi information, and features to block unwanted ads and inappropriate content.
- Secure and private browser
- WiFi connection security information
- Adblocker with Safari Extension
- Block adult content
- Block gambling sites
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Safe Security App: Your Ultimate Online Protection App is free to use, but it contains premium features and users can access it through our premium subscription. Are you concerned about online threats, unwanted ads, or inappropriate content? Stay safe and in control with Safe Security App! Our comprehensive app offers top-notch features to enhance your digital security and browsing experience. Key Features: Safe Browser: Browse the internet with confidence using our secure and private browser. Your data stays protected from prying eyes, ensuring your online activities remain confidential. WiFi Information: Security information about your connection Adblocker with Safari Extension (Premium Feature): Tired of annoying pop-ups and intrusive ads while browsing? Our powerful adblocker integrates seamlessly with Safari, blocking unwanted ads and providing you with a smoother, ad-free online experience. Block Adult Content (Premium Feature): Keep your family safe online by blocking access to adult websites. With Safe Security App, you can easily set up filters to ensure that explicit content remains out of reach. Block Gambling Sites (Premium Feature): Take control of your online habits by blocking access to gambling websites. Prevent compulsive behavior and maintain a healthy digital lifestyle. Subscription information: - Paid or trial subscription in our app allows you to use premium features without any restrictions or ads - If you subscribe to trial subscription, you can use it for 3 days absolutely for free and cancel any time - All subscription settings can be managed by user in Account settings - Subscription automatically renews, except if auto-renew is turned off Contact information: support@toolstribepro.com Privacy Policy: https://toolstribepro.com/safe-security-app-policy/ Terms of Use: https://toolstribepro.com/safe-security-app-terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai at 4.8 against Safe Security App's 4.4. DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai also leads on ratings volume (2.4M vs 5.4K) and review sentiment (65% vs 44%). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Safe Security App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai has 2.4M ratings behind it against 5.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai's written reviews are positive against 44% of Safe Security App's.
DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai ships an update weekly, Safe Security App every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai | Safe Security App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.4M ratings) — better | 4.4 (5.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews — better | 43.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.4M — better | 5.4K |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #14 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 256 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | DuckDuckGo, Inc. | Tools Tribe Limited |
Customer experience
DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai
Safe Security App
User reviews
DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai
From 2.4M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Excellent privacy protection
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🔥 Effective ad and tracker blocking
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Slower page load times compared to other browsers
- 🔍 Inconsistent search quality compared to Google
Safe Security App
From 5.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🔒 Secure browsing
- 💡 Helpful app cleaner
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Confusing to use
- 🔍 Privacy concerns
Bugs and requests
DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inability to set DuckDuckGo as default browser on iOS
- Refresh button hidden in menu instead of standalone
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for voice search
- Improve tab management and history navigation
- Introduce customizable font and theme options
Safe Security App
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unexpected app installation
- Incompatibility with certain browsers
- Unreliable ad-blocking functionality
Requested features
3 requests- Simple and easy-to-use interface for older users
- Better ad-blocking capabilities
- Easier subscription cancellation process
In-app purchases
DuckDuckGo, optional Duck.ai
- DuckDuckGo (Plus, Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- DuckDuckGo monthly$9.991 Month
- DuckDuckGo (Pro, Monthly)$19.991 Month
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- DuckDuckGo (Pro, Monthly)7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- DuckDuckGo (Plus, Yearly)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- DuckDuckGo annual$99.991 Year
- DuckDuckGo (Pro, Yearly)7 Days trial$199.991 Year
Safe Security App
- Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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- Yearly$9.991 Year
- Yearly$39.991 Year
- usen$69.991 Year
Questions
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