SearchApps vs Asterysk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SearchApps
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Finding the right app shouldn't be this hard. App stores show you what's popular or what's paying for ads — not what's actually best for you. SearchApps changes that. SEARCH THE WAY YOU THINK Forget keywords. Just describe what you need: "an app to track my water intake" or "something to help me learn guitar". SearchApps understands what you're looking for and finds apps that actually match. SEE WHAT'S TRENDING Discover which apps are rising before they hit the top charts. Our velocity tracking shows you what's gaining momentum right now — not just what's been popular for years. APP INSIGHTS AT A GLANCE Quickly see why an app stands out, what users love about it, and potential drawbacks — all in one place. Make informed decisions faster. WEB COMPANION Our companion website at searchapps.knws.co.uk lets you explore even more apps and discover hidden gems across all categories. INDEPENDENT & USER-FIRST We don't take money from developers to rank their apps higher. Our results are optimised for you, not advertisers. Whether you're searching for productivity tools, the perfect game, or a niche utility you didn't know existed — SearchApps helps you discover apps the smart way. Download now and find your next favourite app.
Asterysk
This AI chat assistant integrates with your browser to let you interact with any webpage. It supports multiple leading AI models and allows you to use your own API keys for enhanced privacy and direct interaction with AI providers.
- AI chat on any webpage
- Support for Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic
- Bring Your Own API Key (BYOK)
- Context-aware page analysis
- Conversation history by domain
- Slash commands for quick actions
- Floating window or sidebar view
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Asterysk brings AI chat to any webpage in your Browser. Use your own API keys to chat with leading AI models — no middleman, no tracking, no servers. Features: - Multi-AI: Switch between Google Gemini, OpenAI, and Anthropic models on the fly - BYOK: Bring your own API keys — your data goes directly to the provider - Context Aware: Reads the current page so you can ask about any article, doc, or code - Conversation History: Chats organized by domain, pick up right where you left off - Slash Commands: Quick actions like summarize, explain, analyze, and generate code - Floating or Sidebar: Choose between a draggable window or full-height sidebar - 100% Privacy: No servers, no tracking — everything stays on your device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SearchApps at none against Asterysk's 3. 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. Asterysk sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SearchApps asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SearchApps | Asterysk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Key Network Services Ltd | Shivkanth Bagavathy |
In-app purchases
SearchApps
No in-app purchases
Asterysk
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
