Comparison

Qwant Private Search vs AccessRuler

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Private search engine
  • Ad blocking
  • Private browsing
  • Tabbed browsing
  • One-click data deletion (Zap button)
Features
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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?

About

AccessRuler

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Qwant Private Search4 screens
AccessRuler4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Qwant Private Search versus AccessRuler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQwant Private SearchAccessRuler
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (2.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.7K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 28 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperQwantUniversity 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

None

Qwant Private Search

No in-app purchases

None

AccessRuler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qwant Private Search free?
Qwant Private Search is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AccessRuler free?
AccessRuler costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Qwant Private Search or AccessRuler have ads?
Neither Qwant Private Search nor AccessRuler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qwant Private Search or AccessRuler?
Qwant Private Search ships an update monthly, and AccessRuler every 28 months. Most recently, Qwant Private Search was updated on November 6, 2026 and AccessRuler on November 3, 2026.

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