Comparison

MarsBrowser 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

MarsBrowser

A fast and private web browser offering built-in ad and tracker blocking. It provides optional AI tools for summarizing and explaining web pages, along with flexible tab organization features like Spaces and split view.

Highlights
  • Built-in ad and tracker blocking
  • Optional AI tools for page summarization
  • Flexible tab organization with Spaces
  • Split view and multiple windows
  • Private browsing with local history storage
  • Download saving and private tabs
Features
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Mars is a fast, focused browser with powerful protection, flexible tab organization, and optional AI tools built around the page you are viewing. CLEANER BROWSING Built-in blocking helps stop ads, trackers, popups, and supported video ads without an extra extension. AI BESIDE THE PAGE Optional AI tools can summarize, explain, and help with the page you are viewing. Features are used only when you invoke them and may require an eligible Mars plan. ROOM FOR EVERY MISSION Keep work, research, and play separate with Spaces. On larger screens, use split view and multiple windows to keep related pages together. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Browse without a Mars account. Content blocking runs on-device, and your browsing history is stored locally by default. MORE OF THE WEB Save downloads, use private tabs, and choose your preferred search engine. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND TERMS Some features require an optional monthly Mars subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://marbrowser.com/privacy - Support URL: https://marbrowser.com/support - Marketing URL (optional): https://marbrowser.com

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

MarsBrowser4 screens
Redirect Engine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Redirect Engine at 5.0 against MarsBrowser's 4.8. MarsBrowser's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. MarsBrowser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Redirect Engine sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Redirect Engine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MarsBrowser versus Redirect Engine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarsBrowserRedirect Engine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKeyDataAIarheh. Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MarsBrowser

Subscriptions2
  • Basic$0.991 Month
  • Mars Live$19.991 Month
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 MarsBrowser free?
MarsBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Redirect Engine free?
Redirect Engine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MarsBrowser or Redirect Engine?
Redirect Engine is rated higher. MarsBrowser averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Redirect Engine averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MarsBrowser or Redirect Engine have ads?
Neither MarsBrowser nor Redirect Engine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MarsBrowser or Redirect Engine?
MarsBrowser ships an update every 2 days, and Redirect Engine every 2 days. Most recently, MarsBrowser was updated on October 25, 2026 and Redirect Engine on October 25, 2026.

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