Comparison

Shark SMS vs Sidekey

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shark SMS

This app uses AI to intelligently filter and group spam messages offline. It offers custom rules for keywords and numbers, ensuring your inbox stays clean and private. A VIP subscription unlocks all features across devices.

Highlights
  • AI-powered offline message grouping
  • Custom keyword and number rules
  • Blacklist and whitelist functionality
  • Regular expression support for rules
  • Online model updates
  • Privacy-focused offline processing
Features
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"Shark SMS" is a simple, intelligent, and safe spam group. Shark SMS is developed based on the latest artificial intelligence technology. It is trained from hundreds of thousands of sample messages and continuously learns and updates from the samples submitted by users continuously. It can effectively group various spam messages such as advertising promotion, pornography, gambling, and drugs. 【Features】 - Artificial intelligence offline grouping; - Custom keyword/number grouping rules (blacklist/whitelist); - Custom group rules support regular expressions; - Online update of intelligent grouping model; 【Smart Group】 Use the latest artificial intelligence technology to group offline based on message content, accurate judgment, and ease to use. 【 Custom grouping (whitelist/blacklist)】 By adding custom keywords and number rules, special grouping requirements can be met, Set the attribution category of the custom rule to "normal information", that is, the white list, Set the attribution category of the custom rule to "spam", that is, blacklist. 【Privacy Statement】 - Shark SMS will not obtain any sensitive information from users; - Shark SMS grouping operations are all completed offline on the user's local machine, and no information will be collected or uploaded; [Subscribe to VIP to unlock all functions] A cost-effective subscription allows you to use all the features of Shark SMS on all devices. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription ¥3/week ¥12/month ¥25 Permanent • Auto-renewable subscription • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and / or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase • Privacy policy and terms of use: ( privacy policy: https://gist.githubusercontent.com/jerryga/4052426fdedb0cc5351cb5384fd2e1f0/raw/privacy.html terms of use: https://gist.githubusercontent.com/jerryga/39edfb5f074fd24b263d5f2c8b524b58/raw/20bac3fb9fa834602bcac9eb280c1e7a65eb14a0/use.html ) ---- --- Prices may vary by region. The subscription service will be charged to the credit card of your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you stop auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Once the current subscription is activated, it cannot be cancelled. After purchase, you can manage your subscription in the account settings of the App Store. When a user purchases a subscription service, any unused free trial period immediately expires. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sidekey

Transform your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and custom shortcut pad for your Mac or Windows PC. Design your ideal layout with custom keys, shortcuts, and multiple layers. Control your computer seamlessly over Wi-Fi without any extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Customizable wireless keyboard
  • Create custom shortcuts and combos
  • Multiple layers and modes
  • Trackpad functionality
  • Voice typing to computer
  • Quick QR code pairing
  • Works with Mac and Windows
Features
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Sidekey turns your iPhone into a customizable wireless keyboard and shortcut pad for your own computer. Tap keys on your phone and they type on your Mac or Windows PC over your local Wi‑Fi — no extra hardware, no cables. Design the keyboard you actually want: add keys, build shortcuts (including combos like Cmd/Ctrl, and left/right modifiers), arrange them on a grid, and switch between layers and modes. Keep your most-used shortcuts one tap away. HOW IT WORKS Sidekey works together with a small, free desktop helper you run on the computer you want to control. Put both devices on the same Wi‑Fi, scan a QR code once to pair, and you're connected. Pairing is secured with a token, and your keystrokes travel directly to your own computer — never through us. FEATURES • Custom key designer — make your own keys, shortcuts, and layouts • Shortcuts & combos — Cmd/Ctrl/Alt/Shift, function keys, media keys, and left/right‑specific modifiers • Multiple layers & modes — flip between a full keyboard, a shortcut deck, a trackpad, and more • Trackpad mode — use your phone as a touchpad with left/right buttons • Voice typing — dictate with the system keyboard and send the text to your computer • Quick pairing — scan a QR code; reconnects automatically afterward • Works with Mac and Windows • Private by design — no account, no tracking, nothing sent to the developer REQUIRES THE FREE DESKTOP HELPER Sidekey needs the free Sidekey helper running on your Mac or Windows computer. Download it from the link on our support page. Questions or ideas? We'd love to hear from you.

Screenshots

Shark SMS2 screens
Sidekey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sidekey at none against Shark SMS's 3. Shark SMS's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shark SMS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Sidekey asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Shark SMS against 5.0 for Sidekey. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Shark SMS versus Sidekey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShark SMSSidekey
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer传胜 贾Kaihong Chen

Customer experience

Shark SMS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sidekey

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Shark SMS

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription (One Week)$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • 永久会员$3.99
None

Sidekey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shark SMS free?
Shark SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sidekey free?
Sidekey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shark SMS or Sidekey?
Shark SMS and Sidekey are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Shark SMS or Sidekey have ads?
Neither Shark SMS nor Sidekey shows ads.

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