SearchApps vs Shorts Coast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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 β 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 β 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 β 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 β SearchApps helps you discover apps the smart way. Download now and find your next favourite app.
Shorts Coast
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Shorts Coast plays short videos hands-free. When one Short ends, the next begins on its own β no swiping, no tapping. A small floating button turns it on and off, and you can drag it anywhere on the screen. Made for watching with your hands busy β cooking, eating, working out β and for anyone who finds constant swiping tiring or hard. WHAT YOU CAN DO β’ Auto-advance β real end-of-video detection moves you to the next Short. Not a timer. β’ Focus Mode β quietly hide the parts you don't need: likes, comments, share, sound, channel, subscribe, title, captions, product links. Keep any of them visible with nine simple toggles. Off, On, or Auto. β’ Playback speed β 0.25Γ to 2Γ, including slow motion. Long-press to choose. β’ Sleep timer β stops auto-advance after 15, 30, or 60 minutes with no touch, so a late-night session won't run all night. Whether the screen then turns off follows your device's Auto-Lock setting. β’ Seek bar β a draggable play/pause bar. Grab it anywhere and move it where you like. β’ Show full video β letterbox the frame to bring back edges the mobile player crops off. β’ Keep screen awake β stay on while auto-advance is running. ACCESSIBILITY Swiping all day is hard for some people. Shorts Coast was built for motor impairments and for hands-busy moments, so you can keep watching without touching the screen. PRIVACY Free. No ads, no tracking. Nothing leaves your device. Shorts Coast makes no network calls of its own and collects no data. Your few settings are saved on your device only. SETUP Shorts Coast is a Safari extension, so you turn it on once in Safari. The app includes a short, step-by-step guide that walks you through it. GOOD TO KNOW Shorts Coast works with YouTube Shorts in Safari on iPhone. It doesn't block ads, download videos, or play in the background β it just keeps the Shorts you're already watching moving, hands-free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Shorts Coast at 15.0 against SearchApps's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SearchApps | Shorts Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Key Network Services Ltd | HIDEKAZU YAMAOKA |
In-app purchases
SearchApps
No in-app purchases
Shorts Coast
No in-app purchases





