Comparison

iWebSearch vs TextDrop for Safari

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

Head to head
About

iWebSearch

Quickly search multiple search engines with a single tap. Bookmark and export results in CSV format for easy research and analysis. Includes an HTML viewer and clipboard functionality.

Highlights
  • Search 8 popular search engines
  • Check ranking with one click
  • Research tool
  • HTML viewer
  • Copy URL/HTML to clipboard
  • Exportable bookmarks via email/Dropbox
  • CSV export
Features
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iWebSearch is designed to speed up the process required when submitting a single search term to multiple search engines. By simply tapping on the desired search engine the user can scroll through the list then repeat the process by navigating back and tapping an alternative search engine. Bookmarked results can be viewed then exported via email in a Comma-separated format. • Search 8 Popular Search Engines with Ease • Check ranking with just a single click • Great as a research tool • HyperText Markup Language (HTML) Viewer • Copy current URL or HTML to Clipboard • Exportable Bookmarks via Email and Dropbox • CSV compatible with most spreadsheet applications Sample data available to download from the support website. Your operator may charge you for 3G/4G data usage.

About

TextDrop for Safari

Instantly save selected web text as a plain text file directly from Safari. This extension bypasses copy-pasting and text editors, offering a one-click solution for efficient content capture. It's ideal for researchers, developers, and students needing portable text for any application or AI service.

Highlights
  • Save selected web text instantly
  • One-click download
  • Auto-detects main content
  • Creates universal plain text files
  • Bypasses copy-pasting
  • No format restrictions
Features
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This Safari extension instantly saves selected web text as a text file. Skip copy-pasting and launching text editors—just download with one click. If no text is selected, it auto-detects and saves the main content. A simple tool for efficient workflows. Originally built to translate or summarize non-native language texts and avoid the hassle of repeated copy-pasting with generative AI services bypassing token limits, this extension creates universal plain text files instead of formatted notes. This gives you complete flexibility to use your captured content with any application, AI service, or text processing tool without format restrictions. Perfect for researchers, developers, students, and everyday users who need web content in the most compatible format for maximum portability and versatility.

Screenshots

iWebSearch4 screens
TextDrop for Safari1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iWebSearch at Free against TextDrop for Safari's $1.99. iWebSearch also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.6). TextDrop for Safari's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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

iWebSearch is free to download; TextDrop for Safari costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iWebSearch ships an update every 4 months, TextDrop for Safari every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iWebSearch versus TextDrop for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWebSearchTextDrop for Safari
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZonk Technologyhkitago

Customer experience

iWebSearch

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TextDrop for Safari

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iWebSearch

No in-app purchases

None

TextDrop for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iWebSearch free?
iWebSearch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TextDrop for Safari free?
TextDrop for Safari costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iWebSearch or TextDrop for Safari have ads?
Neither iWebSearch nor TextDrop for Safari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iWebSearch or TextDrop for Safari?
iWebSearch ships an update every 4 months, and TextDrop for Safari every 3 weeks. Most recently, iWebSearch was updated on October 23, 2026 and TextDrop for Safari on October 28, 2026.

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