Comparison

Exit vs Redirect Engine

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Exit

Automatically redirects links from X to allow viewing posts without the X app or an account. Access content anonymously via Nitter, ideal for those who don't use X but receive shared links.

Highlights
  • Automatic link redirection from X
  • View posts without X app
  • Anonymous browsing
  • No account required
  • Uses Nitter instance
Features
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Exit is a simple safari extension that automatically redirects links from X, allowing you to view posts without needing the app to be installed or having an account. This is perfect for users that don't use X but know people that do, and have links sent to them that they cannot view. Posts are viewed anonymously and no data is shared. Posts are viewed via an instance of Nitter.

About

Redirect Engine

Features
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Redirect Engine gives you control over where links open in Safari on iPhone and iPad. Match a URL pattern, choose a destination, and let the Safari extension rewrite matching links automatically as you browse. Start with a ready-made recipe or create your own. SMART SAFARI REDIRECTS • Redirect searches to your preferred search engine • Open map links in another maps service • Remove common tracking and affiliate parameters • Install ready-made recipes or create custom patterns • Preserve search terms, query values, and path segments • Enable or pause each recipe whenever you like READY-MADE RECIPES Quickly install recipes for changing search engines, opening map links somewhere better, cleaning tracking parameters, and more. Each recipe can be enabled or paused without deleting it. PRIVATE BY DESIGN URL matching and redirects happen on your device. Redirect Engine does not collect your browsing history. Your custom recipes stay on your devices, or sync through your own iCloud account with Pro. FREE TO START Create as many recipes as you like and enable one at a time for free. REDIRECT ENGINE PRO Unlock Pro with a one-time in-app purchase to get: • Unlimited enabled recipes • iCloud sync across Mac, iPhone, and iPad • Platform-aware sync for all devices, iPhone and iPad, Mac, or an individual device • AI Describe Recipe, which drafts a recipe from a plain-language request for you to review Open Redirect Engine, enable its extension in Safari, add a recipe, and turn it on. When a URL matches, Safari opens the destination you chose. Redirect Engine works with Safari on iPhone and iPad. Some features require Redirect Engine Pro.

Screenshots

Exit2 screens
Redirect Engine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Exit at none against Redirect Engine's 5. Exit also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Redirect Engine sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Exit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Exit versus Redirect Engine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExitRedirect Engine
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric Batesarheh. Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Exit

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Redirect Engine

One-time5
  • Small Thanks$0.99
  • Kind Support$2.99
  • Pro$4.99
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  • Generous Support$4.99
  • App Superfan$9.99

Questions

Is Exit free?
Exit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Redirect Engine free?
Redirect Engine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Exit or Redirect Engine have ads?
Neither Exit nor Redirect Engine shows ads.

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