--- description: Review of Safari Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Safari | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Browser Software](/directory/4416/browser/software) > [Safari](/software/222217/safari) # Safari Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/222217/safari Page: 1 / 14\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/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 306 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 306 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.co.nz/directory/4416/browser/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Opera](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/226069/opera) — 4.6/5 (214 reviews) ## Reviews ### "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. ----- ### "Better than most of its competitors" — 5.0/5 > **Nishan** | *15 March 2025* | Legal Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: As compared to other search apps, Safari gives a more premium experience with smoothness and user friendly features. With all the tabs sections clean and tidy. > > **Cons**: It sometimes cannot open desktop site for certain website which causes me to shift to chrome or other search apps. > > Overall, if you don’t look the ‘desktop site’ glitch or con, it’s a very good and infact one of the best searching apps. ----- ### "Better than Google" — 5.0/5 > **Ayesha** | *5 July 2025* | Arts & Crafts | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Absolutely love how I can search up anything and it just answers all the questions. It’s secure and you don’t have to worry about your privacy. > > **Cons**: Sometimes you have to scroll down to find answers and limited capability with some websites and apps > > Honestly i think it’s better than the other engines. It’s user friendly and has a good speed. Now they also have built in reader mode which is honestly the best thing. ----- ### "Safari is fast in browsing" — 4.0/5 > **Medina- Maldonado** | *22 April 2026* | Graphic Design | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like its high speed of browsing. It is so easy to use for browsing. It has a fast search engine. Page is easy to manage on it . Also password is secure > > **Cons**: It is just that there used to be issues of bugs sometimes. Aside that , it is not available on android devices. I can only use it on iOS devices only. > > Overall, safari is an excellent browser I have ever used. I used it along with chrome , Firefox, Microsoft edge. Since I have been using it, it is working well for me. Although I use to face bugs problems sometimes. Nonetheless, it is still a good browser for me. ----- ### "Smooth and Privacy-Focused Browsing for Apple Users" — 5.0/5 > **Sanaa** | *12 February 2025* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Fast performance, energy-efficient on Apple devices, and strong privacy features like Intelligent Tracking Prevention. > > **Cons**: Limited extension support compared to Chrome, and sometimes websites don’t function properly due to compatibility issues. > > A great browser for Apple users, offering speed and security, but could benefit from better cross-platform support and extension availability. ----- Page: 1 / 14\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/222217/safari?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/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