--- description: Review of Safari Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Safari | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Browser Software](/directory/4416/browser/software) > [Safari](/software/222217/safari) # Safari Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/222217/safari Page: 1 / 14\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/222217/safari?page=2) > Safari is the default web browser for Apple devices. With fast loading speeds, improved power efficiency, and built-in privacy protection, Safari is a leading web browser when it comes to efficient and secure browsing. Safari puts users first by providing more customization options including custom background images and extensions that enable users to browse the web the way they want. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 316 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 316 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Apple ## Commercial Context - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), iPhone (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Ad Blocker - Address Bar - Bookmark Management - Dark Mode - Extension Management - Privacy Options - Private Browsing - Search Engine - Search History - Tab Management - Tracker Blocking ## Category - [Browser Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4416/browser/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The page management is very seamless and is takes care of tab management fine as well. best value for the money in for browser > > **Cons**: you have to just learn the simplicity of apple products. learn to go from complex to simple in a good way > > the best experience for a web browser and a child of apple this product already has excellent skeletons ----- ### "Safari: The Low-Maintenance Best Friend My Battery Loves" — 4.0/5 > **Entela** | *22 May 2026* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Safari is how it saves your battery. If you use a Mac or an iPhone, Safari is very lightweight: it makes your battery last much longer than Chrome and doesn't slow down your device. Plus, it automatically blocks ads from tracking you online, without you having to change any settings. > > **Cons**: What I like least about Safari is the lack of extensions. Compared to Google Chrome, Safari has very few extra tools, add-ons, or plugins that you can download. If you like to heavily customize your browser with special productivity tools, ad-blockers, or developer features, Safari can feel very limited. > > Honestly? As a girl who is always on her phone and Mac, Safari is like that low-maintenance best friend you can always count on. My absolute favorite thing is that it doesn't kill my battery. I can scroll, shop, and watch videos for hours without my phone getting super hot or dying on me. It’s just so smooth and clean, and I love that it automatically blocks those annoying ads that try to track what I'm looking at. Plus, if I'm reading an article on my iPhone, I can open my Mac and it's right there waiting for me. It just works. The only thing that bugs me? It can be a bit boring because you can't really customize it. On Chrome, you can add cute themes or tons of useful little extensions, but Safari's store is pretty empty. Also, if you use a Windows PC at work or school, you can't sync your passwords or tabs there, which is a bit of a pain. But overall? For daily life, it’s super fast, neat, and keeps my battery alive. I wouldn't trade it\! ----- ### "Master Reviewer" — 5.0/5 > **Mike** | *27 May 2026* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Safari is that it has excellent battery life on Apple devices with fast performance. > > **Cons**: What I like least about Safari is that it has limited extension library with some websites optimizing for Chrome first. > > My overall experience with Safari has been fantastic and would definitely tell other users to use it to its full potential. ----- ### "Only on apple devices" — 5.0/5 > **Patrice** | *15 June 2026* | Design | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Safari is more efficient and fluid to use. Compared to Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome, the full-screen management is much more reliable. When I’m in full-screen mode on Chrome, I can only switch to the next tab if I exit the window. > > **Cons**: At first, it was a bit tricky to find all the features, but once I got the hang of it, it was easy to adapt. Another con is that Safari is only available on Apple devices. ----- ### "Fast, Reliable, and Privacy-Focused Browser for Apple Users" — 4.0/5 > **Swetha** | *31 May 2026* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Safari is fast, lightweight, and works seamlessly across Apple devices. The browser is easy to use, offers excellent battery efficiency on MacBooks, and includes strong privacy features such as Intelligent Tracking Prevention. Tab management is simple, bookmarks sync automatically through iCloud, and web pages load quickly with minimal resource usage. > > **Cons**: Some websites and web applications are optimized primarily for Chrome, which can occasionally lead to compatibility issues. ----- Page: 1 / 14\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/222217/safari?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/222217/safari) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data