SideKey: Custom Action Button
Shortcuts, Launcher & Tools
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This app allows you to customize your iPhone's Action Button with a personalized launcher for your favorite tools and shortcuts. Organize actions into profiles, access useful utilities like a private camera and QR code generator, and integrate with Apple Shortcuts.
What's New in SideKey
1.2.1
October 22, 2026
Your Action Button just got faster. One action or two Choose one action for every press, or one for upright and another for sideways. Instant, without opening the app Flashlight, Silent Mode, the focus timer and Quick tally run straight away. Your own shortcuts, websites and directions now open directly, with no stop in SideKey. Easier setup A short video shows every tap, and SideKey notices on its own when your button is connected. A more discreet private camera The screen stays completely black while you record. Your locked gallery is one tap away. Plus a new place to follow SideKey and many small fixes.
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SideKey+ Weekly
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FAQ
What is SideKey?
SideKey is an app that lets you customize your iPhone's Action Button to launch your favorite tools and shortcuts. It offers a personalized launcher experience, allowing you to organize actions and access them with a press and hold.
How does SideKey work with the iPhone Action Button?
SideKey integrates with your iPhone's Action Button by allowing you to set it to 'Open Launcher' for your custom menu or to open a specific Sidekey tool via an Apple Shortcut. Setup involves configuring the Action Button in your iPhone's Settings.
What are the free features in SideKey?
The free version of SideKey includes everyday, work, and unwind profiles with pre-selected actions. You can also use included tools like a note taker, focus timer, flashlight, and Pocket camera.
What features are included with SideKey+?
SideKey+ offers premium features such as a private camera with a locked library, a 'Find my car' function, a QR code generator, a 'Say it big' text display, and the ability to create custom profiles for different routines.
Does SideKey have ads?
Based on the provided data, SideKey does not have advertisements. The app is free to download and use with optional in-app purchases for premium features.
What are the subscription options for SideKey+?
SideKey+ offers two subscription plans: SideKey+ Weekly at $3.99 per week and SideKey+ Yearly at $24.99 per year. These subscriptions unlock the premium features of the app.
Is SideKey available on other devices besides iPhone?
Currently, SideKey is listed as supported only on iPhone. The physical Action Button feature requires a compatible iPhone model and specific setup in iOS settings.
How often is SideKey updated?
The latest version of SideKey is 1.2.1, which was last updated on October 22, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.
