Comparison

Soulo vs Pirates

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

Head to head
About

Soulo

This browser allows you to search across multiple platforms and AI services with a single query. It also offers robust download management for torrents and local files, along with extensive media playback and document reading capabilities.

Highlights
  • Multi-platform search with single query
  • Integrated torrent and file downloads
  • Background download support
  • Extensive media playback options
  • Document and archive management
  • Ad and tracking protection
  • Customizable home shortcuts
Features
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Soulo is a multi-search browser for iPhone and iPad. Enter a query once and switch between search, social, video, shopping, knowledge and AI platforms without typing it again. Choose Soulo as your default browser in Settings to open links from other apps. Recently used tabs and website groups appear first, and the overview opens at the top. Recent-use order is preserved after restarting. BT downloads: import .torrent files or magnet links, choose files, pause and resume. On iOS 26, downloads can continue in the background while the system permits; earlier versions pause and save progress. Play supported BT media while downloading and open MKV files. Import ed2k/thunder links. Downloads need available sources; playback depends on codecs. Local and BT videos use Soulo by default: episodes, 0.5–4× speed, and a system player for compatible formats. Choose up to five optional home shortcuts to open Downloads, Files, Bookmarks, History, Wallpaper and other pages. The Library tab bar becomes compact as you scroll. Find information, read articles, play media and manage downloads in one browser. Keep your place with multiple tabs, voice search, search history and platform groups. Switch platforms from the home screen, and continue translating after following a page link. Resource detection finds common video, audio and image files on webpages; save supported files and manage their progress in Downloads. Desktop and mobile site modes, pull to refresh, sharing and links from other apps make everyday browsing easier. • Search your way: Switch among search, social, video, shopping, knowledge and AI platforms. Add or hide platforms, organize groups and reorder them. Search selected text in a new tab, use voice input or return to search history. • Ads and privacy: Filter ads, subscribe to third-party rules and mark unwanted ads yourself. Manage filtering and tracking protection by site. Private browsing does not save history; you can also clear browsing data. • Audio and video: Playback speed, repeat, landscape fullscreen, floating mini-player, Picture in Picture, background playback and AirPlay. Capture video frames, mirror the picture and press and hold for a temporary speed boost. Play supported webpage video and HLS streams. • Downloads and files: Find images, audio, video and documents on webpages, and save files when the site permits. Save images in batches, check download progress and organize files. Browse in a list or cover grid, rename files, import from Photos and transfer over Wi-Fi. • Archives: Extract ZIP, RAR and 7z files. Create ZIP and 7z archives with optional password protection. • Books and reading: Read TXT, PDF, EPUB and supported DRM-free MOBI, AZW and AZW3 books. Adjust reading fonts, text size, line spacing and backgrounds. Reflowable books support simplified/traditional Chinese display conversion; webpage reading mode extracts articles and lets you continue to the next page. • Extensions: Import, edit and run JavaScript userscripts, manage site matching and permissions, and install compatible WebExtensions. • Web tools: Page translation that continues after following links, find in page, full-page screenshots, image text recognition, desktop/mobile modes, custom user agent and site certificate details. • Bookmarks and sharing: Organize bookmarks in folders and import or export HTML bookmarks used by Chrome, Edge and other browsers. Create webpage QR codes with the site's icon, then share, save or copy them. • Make it yours: Choose a light or dark appearance; customize wallpapers, the toolbar and app icon quick actions. Reach common tools through widgets, Shortcuts and URL schemes. Optionally sync settings with iCloud. Media, ebook and extension availability depends on file formats, website restrictions and system version. Protected or restricted media may not be detected, played or downloaded. Support: contact@dkluge.com

About

Pirates

Take back control of your time by blocking distracting apps and websites. Utilize a focus timer with custom soundscapes to enhance productivity. Enjoy a fun, engaging experience with unique characters and ships while gaining clear insights into your progress.

Highlights
  • App and website blocking
  • Focus timer with Pomodoro
  • Customizable soundscapes
  • Engaging character and ship designs
  • On-device blocking via Screen Time API
  • Progress insights
Features
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A cozy Pomodoro timer with a crew of cat pirates. Start a focus round, sail with your cats, and earn gold when the timer ends. Your distracting apps stay locked until you're done. No accounts, no ads, no tracking. A TIMER THAT FEELS LIKE A GAME • Pick your focus and break lengths, or use the classic 25/5 • Earn gold every time a round ends, not at the end of the week • Recruit 7 cats, dress them in 170+ outfits, and decorate your ship and camp • Come home to a cozy camp with a hammock, a campfire, and cats wandering around while you work BUILT FOR DISTRACTED BRAINS • One big button to start. No setup, no to-do list first • Short rounds with a visible timer, so time stops feeling invisible • Streaks start at 1 day, so a bad week never wipes you out • Mix your own ambient sound: waves, rain, fireplace, lo-fi, and a purring cat KEEPS YOUR PHONE QUIET • Optional app and website blocking with iOS Screen Time. No VPN, no servers • You pick which apps lock during a round. Calls and texts always work • Quit a round early and you lose the reward. Hard mode locks the timer so you can't end it early MORE ON DECK • Live Activity keeps the timer on your lock screen and Dynamic Island • Three daily missions arrive in your mailbox and pay extra gold • Climb 11 pirate ranks from Deckhand to Legend of the Seven Seas • The Captain's log charts every focus minute PERFECT FOR • Students who want study sessions to feel less lonely and more finished • ADHD brains that do better with short rounds and instant rewards • Writers, developers, and anyone whose work needs long stretches of focus PRICING A monthly subscription, an annual subscription with 14 days free, or a one-time lifetime purchase. All unlock the full app. No ads, ever. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your progress stays on your phone. No account, no ads, no tracking. The lock runs on your device through Apple's Screen Time, and your app choices never leave it. The only things the app sends out are anonymous usage statistics and crash reports. Terms of Use: https://cachepapi.github.io/pirates-legal/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://cachepapi.github.io/pirates-legal/privacy/ Study with cat pirates. Your first voyage awaits, Captain!

Screenshots

Soulo4 screens
Pirates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pirates at Free against Soulo's $0.99. Pirates also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 4). Soulo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Pirates is free to download; Soulo costs $0.99 up front. Pirates sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Soulo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Soulo against 5.0 for Pirates. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soulo ships an update every 3 days, Pirates every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Soulo versus Pirates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSouloPirates
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings412 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB160 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer顺飞 邹John Jang

Customer experience

Soulo

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pirates

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Soulo

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pirates

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Soulo free?
Soulo costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pirates free?
Pirates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Soulo or Pirates?
Soulo and Pirates are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 12 ratings respectively.
Do Soulo or Pirates have ads?
Neither Soulo nor Pirates shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soulo or Pirates?
Soulo ships an update every 3 days, and Pirates every 4 days. Most recently, Soulo was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pirates on November 5, 2026.

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