Braver Search vs Meltbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Braver Search
This app redirects your default Safari searches to a private search engine, integrating seamlessly with Apple's ecosystem. Enjoy enhanced privacy without sacrificing features like Handoff, saved passwords, and iCloud Keychain. It offers AI summarization and cross-device sync for a convenient and secure browsing experience.
- One-click setup for iOS and macOS
- Instant search redirection to Brave Search
- Cross-device settings sync
- Built-in AI summarizer support
- Retains Safari ecosystem features
- Zero data storage or tracking
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Enhance your Safari browsing experience with Braver Search – get Brave's superior private search while keeping all of Safari's powerful ecosystem features. No need to compromise between privacy and convenience! *NOT official Brave Software, Inc. app or affiliated with Brave Software, Inc. in any way. KEY FEATURES • One-click setup for both iOS and macOS • Instant search redirection to Brave Search • Cross-device settings sync • Built-in support for Brave's AI summarizer • Simple on/off toggle for quick switching SAFARI ECOSYSTEM BENEFITS • Keep using Safari's seamless Handoff between devices • Retain all your saved passwords and autofill data • Continue using iCloud Keychain and OTP codes • Maintain your favorite Safari extensions • Full integration with Apple's ecosystem COMPLETE PRIVACY • Searches are redirected before reaching Safari's default engine • Zero data storage or tracking • Your search history stays truly private JUST WORKS • No complex configuration needed • Install and forget – works silently in the background • Maintains Safari's sleek interface • Minimal impact on browsing speed CROSS-PLATFORM • Seamless experience across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Shared settings sync automatically • Consistent privacy protection everywhere Make the switch to truly private searching without sacrificing Safari's powerful features. Download Braver Search today and enjoy the perfect combination of privacy and convenience. Perfect for: • Privacy-conscious users who love Safari's ecosystem • Users frustrated with Brave Browser's iOS experience • Anyone wanting private search with Apple's seamless sync • Brave Search fans who prefer Safari's reliability • Users who want AI-powered search summaries Your privacy matters. Choose Braver Search. Note: Search suggestions while typing currently default to Safari's search engine settings.
Meltbox
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Temporary content shouldn’t stay forever. Meltbox is a local-first temporary box for screenshots, images, files, text, and links. PDFs, documents, archives, codes, addresses, meeting IDs, screenshots, links, and quick notes can be kept briefly, copied, shared, saved, or automatically cleared when they expire. Use Meltbox when you want to: • Forward a file without keeping it around • Send a screenshot without saving it to Photos • Keep a code, address, meeting ID, or link for a short time • Temporarily store a PDF, document, spreadsheet, archive, image, or note • Stop one-time content from cluttering your photo library and files • Keep temporary content separate from things that actually matter Key features: • Temporarily keep images, files, text, and links • Set an expiration time for each item • Copy images, text, or links with one tap • Share items through the native iOS share sheet • Preview and resend supported file types • Save to Photos or Files only when something is worth keeping • Automatically clear expired local content • Local-first by default • No cloud upload • No full photo library scanning • No background clipboard monitoring Meltbox isn’t for saving everything. It’s for the things you only need for a moment. Send it. Don’t save it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meltbox at none against Braver Search's 11. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Braver Search sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Meltbox asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Braver Search | Meltbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (30 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brenden Bishop | 华周 韦 |
In-app purchases
Braver Search
- 14-day TrialFree
- Thanks!$1.99
- Lifetime · Thanks!$2.99
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- Lifetime · High five!$4.99
- Cheers!$4.99
- Lifetime · Cheers!$9.99
- You're a lifesaver!$9.99
- Lifetime · You’re a lifesaver!$24.99
- Lifetime · Now that’s love!$49.99
- Lifetime · Endless thanks!$99.99
- I can't thank you enough!$99.99
Meltbox
No in-app purchases









