Direct Search
Reduces search effort
$3.99
3.5.0for iPhone, iPad and more
9.9
1 Ratings
Gilbert Hansen
Developer
51.7 MB
Size
Feb 3, 2023
Update Date
Productivity
Category
17+
Age Rating
Age Rating
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About Direct Search
Cut search time down by searching directly a related set of URLs using the same search criteria. Each URL’s search result is displayed in a separate mini-browser. Scroll the set of mini-browsers; scroll within a mini-browser. Display a result full screen or in Safari.
A great way to do comparative shopping, find the best retail or airfare deals, find an apartment/home/hotel, plan and book a vacation, find a job, how to do repairs yourself, find a movie, find a scientific paper or checkout the news from multiple sources.
There are 255 categories (148 predefined + 106 new) each with a set of curated URLs - 2,863 overall.
A Universal App designed for iPhone and iPad.
Features:
* Search all the URLs in a category at once. Exclude those URLs not to be included in the search.
* Search a category URL separately.
* Search categories for a URL by name.
* Go directly to a URL’s website without a search criteria.
* Manage the categories and their URLs - delete a category/URL, reposition the URLs within a category, change the name of a category, change the name of a URL.
* Reinstate deleted categories and URLs or delete them permanently.
* Import new categories and URLs in a release.
* Add a new category and populate it with URLs.
* Add a new URL to a category.
* Copy and/or move a URL to another category
* Save modified category list to device which is restored automatically the next time the app is launched.
* Feature tips guiding user on what to do.
* Quick Guide and User Guide documents on how to use the app and its features. User guide includes a section of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and can be searched for keywords and phrases.
* Quick Tour within app explaining each feature. Viewed on-demand.
* Send e-mail feedback to the developer.
Send e-mail to support@verusapps.com to report issues, make improvement suggestions or ask questions.
Privacy Policy: http://verusapps.com/index.php/privacy-policy-for-direct-search/
User Guide for iPad and User Guide for iPhone can be found online at http://verusapps.com
A great way to do comparative shopping, find the best retail or airfare deals, find an apartment/home/hotel, plan and book a vacation, find a job, how to do repairs yourself, find a movie, find a scientific paper or checkout the news from multiple sources.
There are 255 categories (148 predefined + 106 new) each with a set of curated URLs - 2,863 overall.
A Universal App designed for iPhone and iPad.
Features:
* Search all the URLs in a category at once. Exclude those URLs not to be included in the search.
* Search a category URL separately.
* Search categories for a URL by name.
* Go directly to a URL’s website without a search criteria.
* Manage the categories and their URLs - delete a category/URL, reposition the URLs within a category, change the name of a category, change the name of a URL.
* Reinstate deleted categories and URLs or delete them permanently.
* Import new categories and URLs in a release.
* Add a new category and populate it with URLs.
* Add a new URL to a category.
* Copy and/or move a URL to another category
* Save modified category list to device which is restored automatically the next time the app is launched.
* Feature tips guiding user on what to do.
* Quick Guide and User Guide documents on how to use the app and its features. User guide includes a section of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and can be searched for keywords and phrases.
* Quick Tour within app explaining each feature. Viewed on-demand.
* Send e-mail feedback to the developer.
Send e-mail to support@verusapps.com to report issues, make improvement suggestions or ask questions.
Privacy Policy: http://verusapps.com/index.php/privacy-policy-for-direct-search/
User Guide for iPad and User Guide for iPhone can be found online at http://verusapps.com
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.5.0
Last updated on Feb 3, 2023
Old Versions
1. Compatible with iOS/iPadOS 16.
2. If you have any issues, e-mail them to support@verusapps.com to get them resolved. We welcome suggestions for improving the app.
2. If you have any issues, e-mail them to support@verusapps.com to get them resolved. We welcome suggestions for improving the app.
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Version History
3.5.0
Feb 3, 2023
1. Compatible with iOS/iPadOS 16.
2. If you have any issues, e-mail them to support@verusapps.com to get them resolved. We welcome suggestions for improving the app.
2. If you have any issues, e-mail them to support@verusapps.com to get them resolved. We welcome suggestions for improving the app.
3.4.0
Mar 2, 2022
1. Now requires iOS 13+.
2. Added 2 new category: Cleaning Hints & Tips containing 14 curated URLs and Cooking Classes (online) containing 14 curated URLs. Added 6 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
3. There are now 106 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 1,172 curated URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 254 with 2,863 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
4. If you have any issues, e-mail them to support@verusapps.com to get them resolved. Suggestions and feedback are welcomed.
2. Added 2 new category: Cleaning Hints & Tips containing 14 curated URLs and Cooking Classes (online) containing 14 curated URLs. Added 6 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
3. There are now 106 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 1,172 curated URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 254 with 2,863 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
4. If you have any issues, e-mail them to support@verusapps.com to get them resolved. Suggestions and feedback are welcomed.
3.3.0
Mar 27, 2021
1. Compatible with iOS 14+.
2. Added 1 new category: Watch Parts containing 10 curated URLs. Added 10 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
3. There are now 104 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 1,144 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 252 with 2,835 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
4. Fixed bug: If selected a URL in a category, then scrolled the selected row out of view, the selected row was unselected.
2. Added 1 new category: Watch Parts containing 10 curated URLs. Added 10 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
3. There are now 104 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 1,144 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 252 with 2,835 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
4. Fixed bug: If selected a URL in a category, then scrolled the selected row out of view, the selected row was unselected.
3.2.0
Nov 6, 2019
1. Compatible with iOS 13; supports Dark Mode.
2. When adding a new category, at least 1 URL must be entered.
3. Added 4 new categories: eBooks (Free), Future, Greeting Cards and Tickets containing 43 curated URLs. Added 18 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
4. There are now 104 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 1,135 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 252 with 2,825 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
2. When adding a new category, at least 1 URL must be entered.
3. Added 4 new categories: eBooks (Free), Future, Greeting Cards and Tickets containing 43 curated URLs. Added 18 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
4. There are now 104 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 1,135 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 252 with 2,825 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
3.1.0
Aug 17, 2019
1. Added 7 new categories: Baby Care, Baby Diapers, Baby Food, Baby Products, Bike Apparel/Equipment, Envelopes and Product Advice containing 45 curated URLs. Added 26 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
2. There are now 100 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 1,092 URLs overall.
This brings the total number of search categories to 248 with 2,764 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
2. There are now 100 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 1,092 URLs overall.
This brings the total number of search categories to 248 with 2,764 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
3.0.0
Mar 9, 2019
1. Added a Quick Guide. Together with the Quick Tour, viewable on-demand, provides a fast way to learn how to use the app.
2. Added 2 new categories: Meals (Home Delivery) and Pet Supplies containing 17 curated URLs. Added 18 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
3. There are now 93 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 1,047 URLs overall.This brings the total number of search categories to 241 with 2,693 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
2. Added 2 new categories: Meals (Home Delivery) and Pet Supplies containing 17 curated URLs. Added 18 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
3. There are now 93 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 1,047 URLs overall.This brings the total number of search categories to 241 with 2,693 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
2.12.0
Jan 16, 2019
1. Added 1 new category: eCards containing 10 curated URLs. Added 10 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
2. There are now 91 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 1,030 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 239 with 2,668 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
3. Bug fixed: When tapping the icon to the far right of a URL that indicates the search criteria must be entered/selected on the website, navigation was to the wrong website.
2. There are now 91 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 1,030 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 239 with 2,668 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
3. Bug fixed: When tapping the icon to the far right of a URL that indicates the search criteria must be entered/selected on the website, navigation was to the wrong website.
2.11.0
Nov 9, 2018
1. Compatible with iOS 12, iPhone X (X, XR, XS and XS MAX), 11-inch iPad Pro and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation).
2. Added 1 new category: Leather Goods containing 16 curated URLs. Added 6 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
3. There are now 90 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 1,020 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 238 with 2,648 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
4. Added tips for importing new items and reinstating deleted items.
5. Upgraded the underlying Realm database to the latest version, which is where saved state is stored.
6. There is a link within the menu's Information section to the app's Privacy Policy housed on the verusapps.com website.
2. Added 1 new category: Leather Goods containing 16 curated URLs. Added 6 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
3. There are now 90 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 1,020 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 238 with 2,648 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
4. Added tips for importing new items and reinstating deleted items.
5. Upgraded the underlying Realm database to the latest version, which is where saved state is stored.
6. There is a link within the menu's Information section to the app's Privacy Policy housed on the verusapps.com website.
2.10.1
Sep 25, 2018
1. Compatible with iOS 12 and iPhone X models.
2. Upgraded the underlying Realm database to the latest version, which is where saved state is stored.
2. Upgraded the underlying Realm database to the latest version, which is where saved state is stored.
2.10.0
Sep 14, 2018
1. Added 16 new categories: Advice/Tips for Men, Antiques & Collectibles, Culinary Knives, Dictionary (Multilingual), First Aid, Haiku, Hurricane Trackers, Knife Info, Knives (by Brand), Knives (Retailers), Knot Tying, Medical Dictionaries, Medical Supplies, Origami, Price Trackers and Religions containing 176 curated URLs. Added 95 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
2. Defunct websites: If Safari cannot find a URL's server, the displayed webpage will state so or an Error dialog will be displayed stating so. In this case, delete the URL.
3. There are now 89 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 1,004 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 237 with 2,632 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
2. Defunct websites: If Safari cannot find a URL's server, the displayed webpage will state so or an Error dialog will be displayed stating so. In this case, delete the URL.
3. There are now 89 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 1,004 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 237 with 2,632 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
2.9.0
Aug 9, 2018
1. Added 6 new categories: DNA Testing, Hospitals (Children's), Hospitals (US), Hospitals(World), Observatories and Symphony Orchestras containing 72 curated URLs. Added 12 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
2. When adding a URL to a category, the URL resulting from performing a search is entered into the Search URL field, or left blank if the website has no search capability. Now a special URL marker can be entered for special search cases:
* NoSearch - indicates there is no search capability.
* OwnSearch - indicates the search criteria must be entered onsite.
* MultiFields - indicates multiple search criteria are required.
* ListSelect - indicates the search criteria must be selected from a pulldown list.
See FAQ #11 for a list of the icon markers that appear to the right of the URL name and their meanings.
3. Updated User Guide. Added 2 new FAQs.
4. Fixed crash bug: when adding a URL, if the entered Search URL is not a URL or a special URL marker, the app crashed.
5. Fixed bug: If a URL with a search marker is copied to another category, and the copied URL's marker is tapped, the mini-browser did not navigate to the URL.
6. There are now 73 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 828 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 221 with 2,371 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
2. When adding a URL to a category, the URL resulting from performing a search is entered into the Search URL field, or left blank if the website has no search capability. Now a special URL marker can be entered for special search cases:
* NoSearch - indicates there is no search capability.
* OwnSearch - indicates the search criteria must be entered onsite.
* MultiFields - indicates multiple search criteria are required.
* ListSelect - indicates the search criteria must be selected from a pulldown list.
See FAQ #11 for a list of the icon markers that appear to the right of the URL name and their meanings.
3. Updated User Guide. Added 2 new FAQs.
4. Fixed crash bug: when adding a URL, if the entered Search URL is not a URL or a special URL marker, the app crashed.
5. Fixed bug: If a URL with a search marker is copied to another category, and the copied URL's marker is tapped, the mini-browser did not navigate to the URL.
6. There are now 73 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 828 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 221 with 2,371 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
2.8.0
Aug 1, 2018
1. Added 6 new categories: Almanacs, Cancer Research, Cars (Used & New), Men's Grooming, Menswear and Science & Tech Research containing 90 curated URLs. Added 30 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
2. Fixed crash bug: when adding a URL to a category and the category's row is not visible, the app crashes.
3. There are now 67 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 756 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 215 with 2,277 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
2. Fixed crash bug: when adding a URL to a category and the category's row is not visible, the app crashes.
3. There are now 67 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 756 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 215 with 2,277 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
2.7.0
Jul 9, 2018
1. Added 6 new categories: Airfare Deals, Digital Privacy, DIY (Do It Yourself), How To, Jobs (Find-UK) and Philosophy containing 44 curated URLs. Added 72 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version. Removed 1 AI URL that is no longer valid.
2. The Error dialog displayed when a website cannot be accessed now contains the failing URL. Typical reasons, for example, are "The request timed out." and "A server with the specified hostname could not be found."
3. If a URL is renamed and its category's URLs were in alphanumerical order, the alphanumerical order is maintained; otherwise, the renamed URL's position is retained.
4. Fixed 2 bugs related to importing a new category or URLs. One when the target category had been renamed, the other when the target category already contained the URL to be imported.
5. There are now 61 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 666 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 209 with 2,159 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
2. The Error dialog displayed when a website cannot be accessed now contains the failing URL. Typical reasons, for example, are "The request timed out." and "A server with the specified hostname could not be found."
3. If a URL is renamed and its category's URLs were in alphanumerical order, the alphanumerical order is maintained; otherwise, the renamed URL's position is retained.
4. Fixed 2 bugs related to importing a new category or URLs. One when the target category had been renamed, the other when the target category already contained the URL to be imported.
5. There are now 61 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 666 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 209 with 2,159 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
2.6.0
Jun 2, 2018
1. Added 5 new categories: Comparison Shopping, Data Science, Shoes (Men's), Tea (Japanese Matcha) and Travel Magazines containing 67 curated URLs. Added 59 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
2. When searching for a URL in the list of categories, if there are multiple search results, they are displayed as a list so the user can select the URL of interest.
3.There are now 55 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 622 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 203 with 2,044 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
2. When searching for a URL in the list of categories, if there are multiple search results, they are displayed as a list so the user can select the URL of interest.
3.There are now 55 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 622 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 203 with 2,044 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
2.5.0
May 5, 2018
1. Added 3 new category: Fishing Gear, Outdoor Gear and Sign Language containing 31 curated URLs. Added 46 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
2. The User Guide can now be searched for keywords and phrases. See the User Guide for details.
3. There are now 50 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 555 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 198 with 1,918 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
2. The User Guide can now be searched for keywords and phrases. See the User Guide for details.
3. There are now 50 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 555 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 198 with 1,918 curated URLs overall. Read the User Guide section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
2.4.0
Apr 26, 2018
1. Added 6 new category: Advice/Tips for Women, Aquariums (US), Aquariums (World), Backpacks, Luggage and Shaving Supplies containing 110 curated URLs overall. Added 11 new URLs to categories introduced prior to this version.
2. Whenever URLs are added to a category, if the category's list of URLs are in alphanumerical order, they are added in alphanumerical order; otherwise, they are appended to the list.
3. Deleted categories and/or URLs can be deleted permanently.
4. When adding a URL, a progress indicator is displayed while finding its icon.
5. Read the section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items. There are now 47 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 524 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 195 with 1,841 curated URLs overall.
6. Fixed bug: If a URL is selected in a category and another one is selected so the selected URL is not visible, the app crashed.
2. Whenever URLs are added to a category, if the category's list of URLs are in alphanumerical order, they are added in alphanumerical order; otherwise, they are appended to the list.
3. Deleted categories and/or URLs can be deleted permanently.
4. When adding a URL, a progress indicator is displayed while finding its icon.
5. Read the section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items. There are now 47 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 524 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 195 with 1,841 curated URLs overall.
6. Fixed bug: If a URL is selected in a category and another one is selected so the selected URL is not visible, the app crashed.
2.3.0
Apr 16, 2018
1. Added 9 new categories: Biking, Biking Tours, Care Providers, Food Magazines, Hiking, Hiking Tours, Vegan Magazines, Zoos (US), and Zoos (World) containing 100 curated URLs overall. Added 16 new URL in categories introduced prior to this version.
2. Added a table index (A-Z) to the search category and import category tables. Each can be turned on/off in Settings.
3. Updated the User Guide.
4. Read the section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items. There are now 41 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 414 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 189 with 1,720 curated URLs overall.
5. Fixed bug: renaming/adding a category crashed the app if the category was added to the end of the list.
2. Added a table index (A-Z) to the search category and import category tables. Each can be turned on/off in Settings.
3. Updated the User Guide.
4. Read the section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items. There are now 41 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 414 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 189 with 1,720 curated URLs overall.
5. Fixed bug: renaming/adding a category crashed the app if the category was added to the end of the list.
2.2.0
Apr 5, 2018
1. Added 10 new dategories: Camping, City Transit, Coffee, Exchange Rates, Photography Magazines, Shoes, Shoes (Sneakers), Tea, Travel (Bus) and Watch Magazines containing 88 curated URLs overall. Added 47 new URLs overall to 29 predefined categories.
2. Read the section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items. There are now 32 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 314 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 180 with 1,604 curated URLs overall.
3. Fixed bug: A URL was imported/reinstated even if it already existed by name in the target category.
2. Read the section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items. There are now 32 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 314 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 180 with 1,604 curated URLs overall.
3. Fixed bug: A URL was imported/reinstated even if it already existed by name in the target category.
2.1.0
Mar 2, 2018
1. Added 11 new categories: Beauty Products, Bonsai Trees, Botanic Gardens, Coin Collecting, Gardening, Gardening (Vegetable), Language Courses/Learning, Model Railroad, Plants (Indoor), Plants (Outdoor) and Stamp Collecting containing 127 curated URLs overall. Added 3 URLs overall for 3 predefined categories. There are now 22 new categories since v1.0.0 containing 224 URLs overall. This brings the total number of search categories to 170 with 1,453 curated URLs overall.
2. Improved the method to obtain the icon for a new URL.
3. Updated User Guide. Read the section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
4. Fixed bugs related to renaming categories and/or URLs.
2. Improved the method to obtain the icon for a new URL.
3. Updated User Guide. Read the section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
4. Fixed bugs related to renaming categories and/or URLs.
2.0
Feb 18, 2018
1. Added 11 new categories: Archaeology, Candles, Dinner-,Glass-,Flatware, Hobby (Arts & Crafts), Hobby (Models), Hobby (R/C), Music (Buy), Near Death Experiences, Pens, Stationary and Wine containing 85 URLs overall. Added 72 new URLs overall for 33 initally released categories. New categories and new URLs can be selectively imported. There are now 155+ search categories with 1,325+ curated URLs overall.
2. Updated User Guide. Read the section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
3. Fixed bugs that caused the app to crash.
2. Updated User Guide. Read the section "Import New Categories and URLs" for details on how to import new items.
3. Fixed bugs that caused the app to crash.
1.0
Dec 11, 2017
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Direct Search.
iPhone
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
Direct Search supports English
