Comparison

RedirectWeb Pro vs Redirectly

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

Head to head
About

RedirectWeb Pro

Automate web browsing by setting custom rules to redirect URLs. Save time, protect your privacy, and enhance your online experience with smart redirects for maps, search engines, and social media.

Highlights
  • Automatic URL redirection
  • Customizable rules
  • Smart map redirects
  • Customizable search engines
  • Ad-free social media browsing
  • iCloud sync
  • MDM support
Features
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This is the full-featured version of RedirectWeb, providing immediate access to all unlocked features equivalent to the fully unlocked standard version. While it is an ideal package for businesses, educational institutions, and organizations of all types via Apple’s Volume Purchase Program (VPP), it is also perfect for individual users who prefer a complete experience from the start. ======== Tired of manually fixing URLs? RedirectWeb is a Safari extension that automatically redirects URLs based on your custom rules. Save time, protect your privacy, and browse the web your way. — TOP FEATURES & USE CASES — • Smart Maps Redirection: Automatically open Google Maps links in Apple Maps. • Search Your Way: Force Safari to use Kagi, Startpage, Brave Search, or any privacy-focused engine as your default. • Better Social Media: Redirect Twitter/X to Nitter, Reddit to Old Reddit, or YouTube to Invidious for a cleaner, ad-free experience. • Global Compatibility: Works seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. Also compatible with Chrome and Firefox on Mac. • Extensive Library: Don't know where to start? Browse our built-in library of popular, pre-made rules. — PRIVACY FIRST — • Zero Tracking: We do not collect any personal data. Your browsing habits stay on your device. • No Ads: Enjoy a distraction-free utility. — FOR POWER USERS — • Multiple Rule Formats: Support for Wildcards and full Regular Expressions (Regex). • Advanced Logic: Use exclusion patterns to prevent loops and capture groups ($1, $2) for complex URL rewriting. • Ultra-Fast DNR Rules: Leverage the modern Declarative Net Request API for lightning-fast, zero-latency redirections before network requests even start. Gain granular control by filtering resource types and HTTP methods. • Sync & Backup: iCloud Sync keeps your rules updated across all your devices. Export/Import JSON for easy backup. — UNLOCKED FEATURES — • Unlimited Rules: Create, manage, and run as many active redirection rules as you need without any restrictions. • iCloud Sync: Keep your rule library seamlessly updated and securely backed up across all your devices. • Universal Purchase: Enjoy the fully unlocked experience on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. Buy once, use on all devices. (The same features you can unlock in the standard RedirectWeb app.) — FOR ENTERPRISES & IT ADMINS — • MDM Support: Centrally deploy and manage redirection rules across your organization's devices using Apple's Managed App Configuration (Jamf, Intune, Kandji, etc.). • Enforced Routing & Control: Seamlessly redirect employees during internal system migrations, set up intranet access, and lock down in-app settings to prevent user tampering. — HOW IT WORKS — 1. Install RedirectWeb Pro and enable the extension in Safari. 2. Add a rule from the Library or create your own "From → To" flow. 3. Browse as usual. RedirectWeb Pro handles the rest in the background! — SUPPORT — Questions or feedback? Go to Settings → "Send Feedback" within the app. We listen to our users! Take control of your web links today. Download RedirectWeb Pro and skip the detours.

About

Redirectly

Features
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Take back control of your web browsing. Redirectly is a powerful Safari extension for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that lets you automatically redirect any URL, clean tracking parameters, and enjoy a better web — on your terms, completely privately. Whether you're tired of broken mobile sites, invasive trackers, or being forced into apps you don't want — Redirectly handles it all silently in the background. ----------------------------- SMART URL REDIRECTION ----------------------------- Create custom rules using Regex or Wildcards to redirect any URL to any destination — instantly, on every page load. - Match URLs with Regular Expressions (with capturing groups $1, $2...) - Wildcard support for simple rules like *://reddit.com/* -> old.reddit.com - Dynamic URL rewriting with Base64, URL Encode, and Text Replace transforms - Rule Library with ready-to-use community presets — add in one tap ----------------------------- SITE ENHANCEMENTS ----------------------------- Beyond redirects, Redirectly includes powerful one-click site enhancements: - Old Reddit on iPhone: Automatically optimize Old Reddit with responsive layouts and improved typography. Clean fonts, compact threads, no distracting redesign. - TikTok without login: Watch TikTok videos in your browser without being forced to create an account. No walls. No tracking. - Instagram without login: Browse Instagram posts, reels, and profiles freely in Safari. No sign-in required. - Open Gmail in Safari: Intercept mail.google.com links and open them directly in Safari instead of switching to the Gmail app. - Google Maps -> Apple Maps: Any Google Maps link opens natively in Apple Maps, including search, coordinates, and directions. - URL and Tracker Cleaner: Automatically strips utm_source, fbclid, ref, gclid, and hundreds of other tracking parameters from every URL. - Paywall Helper: Hit a paywall? Get instant one-tap links to view archived versions via Archive.ph or the Wayback Machine. - AMP Killer: Redirects AMP pages back to their original, full-featured source URLs. ----------------------------- IMPORT AND EXPORT RULES ----------------------------- Your rules are yours. Export your entire rule set as a JSON file to back up or share across devices. Import rules from a file in a single tap. Sync rules via iCloud across all your Apple devices — seamlessly. ----------------------------- PRIVACY FIRST. ALWAYS. ----------------------------- - All rules run 100% locally on your device - Zero browsing history collected or stored - No analytics, no tracking pixels, no ads - We never see your URLs or any personal data - Open-architecture: you control every rule ----------------------------- COMPATIBILITY ----------------------------- Redirectly works on iPhone, iPad (including iPad Pro), and Mac. Built as a universal purchase — buy once, use everywhere. Requires Safari. Enable in: Settings -> Safari -> Extensions. Download Redirectly and browse the web the way it was meant to be — fast, clean, and private.

Screenshots

RedirectWeb Pro4 screens
Redirectly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Redirectly at $2.99 against RedirectWeb Pro's $3.99. On ads, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

RedirectWeb Pro costs $3.99 and Redirectly $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
RedirectWeb Pro versus Redirectly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRedirectWeb ProRedirectly
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperManabu NakazawaVigo Global

In-app purchases

None

RedirectWeb Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Redirectly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RedirectWeb Pro free?
RedirectWeb Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Redirectly free?
Redirectly costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RedirectWeb Pro or Redirectly have ads?
Neither RedirectWeb Pro nor Redirectly shows ads.

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