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Sidefari

Sidefari

Web Browser Companion

145 ratings
82 reviews
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Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
November 20, 2015
Updated
December 12, 2020

Developer

Francisco Cantu
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About

This app acts as a companion to Safari, offering a "mini" version of the browser within other applications. It allows for convenient access to Safari features and content blockers, enhancing privacy and user experience.

✓Safari View Controller integration
✓Content blocker support
✓Open Modally in Safari extension
✓Side-by-side browsing on iPad
✓Privacy-focused browsing
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What users say about Sidefari

Reviews of Sidefari are mixed: the Utilities app is rated 4.0/5 from 145 App Store ratings. What users like most: fast and direct app opening, useful for sharing between browsers. Top complaints: broken and doesn't work, unclear how to use. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fast and direct app opening
  • 👍Useful for sharing between browsers
  • 💡Fills a gap for apps without SVC support
  • 👍Great for multitasking on iPad
  • 👍Works well with content blockers
  • 👍Companion to Safari, not a full browser
  • 👍Simple and clever utility
  • 👍Essential for iPad Pro users
  • 👍Well worth the price
  • 👍Makes split screen more useful
  • 👍Allows copy/paste between Safari pages
  • 👍Provides Keychain access
  • 👍Uses Safari View Controller
  • 👍Excellent addition to split screen

Negative things

  • 😞Broken and doesn't work
  • 😞Unclear how to use
  • 😞Not very useful
  • 😞Very limited functions
  • 😞Causes phone reboots
  • 😞System crasher
  • 😞Makes Safari unstable
  • 😞Annoying close animation
  • 😞Keyboard-related flaw
  • 😞Single tab 'browser'
  • 😞Not a web browser
  • 😞Horrible companion
  • 😞Waste of money
  • 😞Doesn't open webpages
  • 😞Useless
  • 😞App works 'partly'
  • 😞Very limited potential
  • 😞Freezes and stops working
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What's New in Sidefari

1.3.4

December 12, 2020

+ Updated for iOS 14

4

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$2.99

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User reviews

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Essential to have more control

One of the first apps I install, lets you open any link in a miniature safari window without leaving the app you’re in. Very useful.
PPaulpro

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Hate it!
ZZephyrlady1

Best Safari extension

This exactly what I was looking for when my news apps don’t support sharing directly to Safari or other browsers. Excellent!
Jjdixidhshc

it's flat out broken

It won't doing anything I need to for IPad Gen/ air please

Chief-The Man's Man
THThe cat in hat
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Reported Bugs

10 issues

Won't do anything for iPad Gen/Air

Bug

Flat out broken

Bug

Unable to use

Bug

Won't Install on iPhone

Bug

Causes phone to reboot

Bug

Freezes and stops working

Bug

Close animation is super annoying

Bug

Keyboard input focus issues

Bug

System crashes every time

Bug

Makes Safari unstable

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

iPhone X update

Feature

Ability to have two Safari apps open simultaneously

Feature

Improve keyboard input focus

Feature

Add bookmarks or a Safari homescreen

Feature

Send Safari page to Sidefari as well as the other way

Feature

Dark mode option

Feature

FAQ

What does Sidefari do?

Sidefari is a web browser designed to work alongside Safari. It utilizes the Safari View Controller to present a "mini" Safari experience within other apps, offering features like content blockers and enhanced privacy.

What are the key features of Sidefari?

Key features include integration with the Safari View Controller, support for content blockers, an "Open Modally in Safari" extension for in-app browsing, and the ability to display two websites side-by-side on compatible iPads.

Is Sidefari free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means some advanced features or functionalities might require a purchase.

What devices is Sidefari compatible with?

Sidefari is compatible with iOS 9 and newer. For the side-by-side browsing feature on iPads, specific models like iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4, iPad Pro, or greater are required.

How can I use Sidefari to browse websites within other apps?

You can use the "Open Modally in Safari" extension, available in iOS 10.2 and newer. This extension allows you to open a Safari-based window directly within apps that support sharing website URLs, providing a more integrated and private browsing experience.