Qwant Private Search vs AccessRuler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Qwant Private Search
This app provides a private and secure search engine experience on your smartphone. It functions as a full-featured browser that blocks ads, offers private browsing, and includes a one-click data deletion feature. Protect your online privacy and take control of your personal data.
- Private search engine
- Ad blocking
- Private browsing
- Tabbed browsing
- One-click data deletion (Zap button)
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Qwant is THE search engine that respects your online privacy! Since 2013, Qwant has been the search engine that, by default, does not collect users’ personal data. With the Qwant app, your search history stays private and belongs to you, and your data is never sold. Unlike other search engines, we have no idea what you’re searching for online, and that’s exactly how it should be. On smartphones, Qwant is more than just a search engine. It becomes a fully functional browser that not only respects your privacy but also offers a fast and secure browsing experience with many features: ad blocking, tabs, private browsing, and more. The Qwant app also includes an innovative feature for discreet web navigation: the Zap button! With Zap, you can delete all your browsing data in a single click. No need to dig through settings or hunt down trackers and cookies one by one. Use it as much as you want before or after every session on Qwant. Take back control of your personal data with Qwant and join a community of millions who use the Qwant app every day to protect their online privacy and browse the web with peace of mind! Oh, do we really need to remind you it’s free?
AccessRuler
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Disclaimer: This app requires a Leica Distance Laser Meter. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the R2D2 Center has released the AccessRatings for Buildings MiniTools apps that include AccessRuler, AccessSlope and AccessSound. AccessRuler can be downloaded on iPhones or iPads. AccessRuler is an app that measures distances for accessibility purposes. This tool uses a Leica Disto Meter that connects to an iPad or iPhone via Bluetooth and automatically imports the measurement from the ruler into the app. The app allows users to add comments, save their measurements to a list within the app, and export the measurements through email.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Qwant Private Search at Free against AccessRuler's $0.99. Qwant Private Search also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 28 months). AccessRuler's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On 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
Qwant Private Search is free to download; AccessRuler costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Qwant Private Search ships an update monthly, AccessRuler every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Qwant Private Search | AccessRuler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 28 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Qwant | University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee |
Bugs and requests
Qwant Private Search
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to remove search history
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent behavior with website logins and cookies
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Integrated VPN service
- Better ad-blocking capabilities
- Improved search quality and relevance
AccessRuler
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Qwant Private Search
No in-app purchases
AccessRuler
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Which is updated more often, Qwant Private Search or AccessRuler?
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