Comparison

SearchHub vs Carbridge app

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

Head to head
About

SearchHub

Features
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One search box. Every app you use. — SearchHub Maps in Google Maps, shopping on Amazon, videos on YouTube… reopening a different app every time you search gets old fast. SearchHub is a search launcher that removes that step. Type your query into SearchHub and pick the app you want. The app opens with your search already run — no retyping. ■ Supported apps Apple Maps / Google Maps / Safari / Google Chrome / App Store / Amazon / Mercari / YouTube / TikTok / X / Instagram / Threads ■ Features • Search by text or voice (Japanese voice input) • Show only the apps you use, reorder them freely • Your query carries straight into each app Stop hunting for the right app, opening it, and typing all over again.

About

Carbridge app

This app provides a focused in-app browser for multitasking. Enjoy videos and audio with Picture-in-Picture and background playback, even when the app is closed or the screen is locked.

Highlights
  • In-app browser
  • Picture-in-Picture video
  • Background audio playback
  • Web search functionality
  • Dark, focused UI
  • No account required
Features
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Carbridge is a dark, focused in-app browser for watching and listening while you multitask. Connect to your favorite video homepage, play content, float it with Picture-in-Picture, and keep audio playing when you leave the app or lock your device. WHY CARBRIDGE • Built-in browser with search, Back, Forward, Reload, Home, and PiP • Picture-in-Picture so video stays with you while you message or browse • Background audio for podcasts, music, and long-form listening • Address bar: enter a website or search the web instantly • Quiet dark UI designed for focus • No account required — open and play HOW TO USE 1) Open Carbridge and follow the short onboarding (Connect → PiP → Audio → Search) 2) Unlock Carbridge Pro (or Restore Purchases) to enter Home 3) Browse your start page in the built-in browser 4) Play a video, then tap PiP to float the player (exit fullscreen first if needed) 5) Switch apps or lock the screen — audio can continue in the background 6) Use Home anytime to return to your start page; use search for the web FEATURES In-app browser • Picture-in-Picture • Background audio • Web search from the address bar • Navigation controls (Back / Forward / Reload / Home / PiP) • Offline-network alerts when disconnected • Dark focused UI • Simple Pro unlock • Restore Purchases • Privacy & Terms links in-app PICTURE-IN-PICTURE & BACKGROUND AUDIO Carbridge uses system media playback with Picture-in-Picture support and an audio background mode. Playback continuity depends on iOS version, device settings, and the media page you are viewing. IMPORTANT • Internet connection required • Carbridge does not download, rip, or permanently save streaming videos to your photo library • Carbridge is an independent browser experience and is not affiliated with any third-party video platform • Only app preferences and purchase entitlement flags are stored on device CARBRIDGE PRO (IN-APP PURCHASE) Carbridge Pro unlocks the full browser Home experience. Without an active subscription or Lifetime purchase, new users complete onboarding and see the upgrade screen. Pro includes: • Full in-app browser Home • Picture-in-Picture workflow • Background audio workflow • Search, navigation, and multitasking tools • Restore Purchases support OPEN THE UPGRADE SCREEN • First launch: Onboarding → Get Started → Carbridge Pro • From Home: tap the settings (gear) button • Restore: footer on the upgrade screen → Restore Plans: Weekly, Monthly, Yearly (auto-renewing), Lifetime (one-time). SUBSCRIPTIONS Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in Apple ID settings. Renewal is charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/carbridge-privacy Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/carbridge-terms

Screenshots

SearchHub2 screens
Carbridge app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Carbridge app at Free against SearchHub's $1.99. Carbridge app also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). SearchHub's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On update cadence, 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

Carbridge app is free to download; SearchHub costs $1.99 up front. Carbridge app sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SearchHub asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SearchHub ships an update fortnightly, Carbridge app every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SearchHub versus Carbridge app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSearchHubCarbridge app
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (29 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—29 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMatsu LLC.MICAD SOFTWARE COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

SearchHub

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Carbridge app

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is SearchHub free?
SearchHub costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carbridge app free?
Carbridge app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SearchHub or Carbridge app have ads?
Neither SearchHub nor Carbridge app shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SearchHub or Carbridge app?
SearchHub ships an update fortnightly, and Carbridge app every 2 weeks. Most recently, SearchHub was updated on November 5, 2026 and Carbridge app on November 5, 2026.

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