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Clear Search for Safari vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Clear Search for Safari's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Clear Search for Safari
This App
DuckDuckGo, Duck.ai, & VPN
Nemesis
Ghostery Privacy Ad Blocker
Contender
1Blocker: Ad Blocker
Contender
Firefox Focus: Privacy browser
Peer
Firefox: Private Web Browser
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperAlfredo GrassauDuckDuckGo, Inc.Ghostery GmbH1Blocker LLCMozillaMozilla
CategorySocial NetworkingUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilitiesUtilities
PlatformiOSAndroid, iOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOS
Store Metrics
Rating5.0 / 54.8 / 54.4 / 54.5 / 54.7 / 54.6 / 5
Ratings Count12,325,69916812,43679,863207,907
PriceUSD2.99FreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateOct 12, 2025Jun 27, 2013Jul 2, 2024Apr 26, 2018Dec 8, 2015Nov 12, 2015
Last UpdatedMar 4, 2026May 11, 2026Apr 14, 2026Mar 23, 2026Mar 9, 2026Apr 13, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment-positive-mixed--
Score-75/100-48/100--
Praises-
  • Privacy-focused browsing experience effectively blocks trackers and intrusive advertisements for users
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  • Advanced Customization
  • Cross-Device Sync
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Complaints-
  • Screen flickering during page loads and tracker blocking animations disrupts the browsing flow
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  • Core Functionality Failure
  • Subscription and Billing Issues
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Requests-
  • Background video playback support allows users to listen to media while using other apps
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Safari-native architecture avoids resource overhead of standalone browsers
  • Granular focus on search-result clarity creates specific, non-bloated utility
  • Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity
  • Local-device tracker blocking functions as a privacy-first distribution moat
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  • Native Safari integration for battery efficiency
  • Robust iCloud synchronization
  • Independent 'No Acceptable Ads' policy
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Weaknesses
  • $2.99 entry barrier limits adoption compared to free alternatives
  • Single-purpose utility lacks cross-device sync power users expect
  • 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap on majority Android base
  • Screen flickering and navigation regressions post-update
  • No cloud-save functionality despite user requests
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  • Inconsistent YouTube ad blocking
  • High-friction subscription/trial cancellation flow
  • Significantly lower rating on Android (3.8)
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Pricingpaidsubscriptionfreefreemiumfreefree
MomentumActiveActiveIntenseMaintenanceActiveIntense
Update Cadence5 versions5 versions, ~9d avg5 versions5 versions, ~10d avg5 versions5 versions

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