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Pelorus is a multi-engine search app for iPhone and iPad. One search runs on several engines at once, and you see where they agree. When you are done, tap Erase and it is gone.
Using Pelorus
Basics of SearchingThe search field, the search button and its modes, moving between cards, and the toolbar.
Working with Search ResultsReading the Unified list, agreement counts, filters, result details, and the controls on each engine card.
Reading and ListeningReader, fonts and spacing, dimming, Focus, and Read Aloud with the voices on your device or the Pelorus Voices.
Working with PresetsSave a set of engines and settings once and load it from the search button.
Advanced SearchingShortcuts, Compare with, site search, the time filter, Verbatim, Search Depth, Search Deeper, engine weights, and domain rules.
Using (or Not Using) AI SynthesisWhat the AI Synthesis card is, Pelorus Cross-Check, Pelorus Insights, Summarize this Page, and how to leave AI off entirely.
CitationsWhere the numbered sources under an answer come from, and how Complete Citations writes them out in Chicago, APA, or MLA.
Personalizing PelorusThemes, card appearance, accent and text colors, the app icon, your Home Site, where links open, Siri and Shortcuts, and iCloud sync.
Accessibility OptionsVoiceOver, text size, contrast, reduced motion, high-legibility fonts, image descriptions, and keyboard shortcuts.
Managing Site LoginsStaying signed in to a site across Erase, what that keeps, and how to see and clear what a site has stored.
Custom Engines and API KeysAdd any site with a search page as an engine, and use your own Brave, Kagi, or OpenAlex key.
Privacy and SecurityErase, tracker blocking, fingerprint randomization, Face ID, the app switcher, and what leaves your device.
Reference
Engine StatusHow each engine is doing right now, which ones work with known constraints, and why. Read this first if results look thin.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Erase, privacy, Unified Search, indexes versus engines, and the one-time purchase.
Still stuck?
What to check before writing, and how to reach a person.