Exit vs Redirect Engine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Automatic link redirection from X
- View posts without X app
- Anonymous browsing
- No account required
- Uses Nitter instance
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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.
Redirect Engine
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Redirect Engine sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Exit asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Exit | Redirect Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eric Bates | arheh. Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Exit
No in-app purchases
Redirect Engine
- Small Thanks$0.99
- Kind Support$2.99
- Pro$4.99
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- Generous Support$4.99
- App Superfan$9.99









