# HashShot vs Side Search

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Side Search at none against HashShot's 16. Side Search also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). HashShot's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 27.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HashShot sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Side Search asks for nothing beyond the download.

HashShot ships an update every 4 months, Side Search every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HashShot | Side Search |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 78 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 27.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PGS KK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673326398) | [Cizzuk Shihu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674098361) |

## What reviewers say

### HashShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hashshot/id6452678313)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| クラウドサービス1か月1G | $0.99 | per month |
| HashShot 1 month usage rights | $0.99 | per month |
| クラウドサービス1か月5G | $1.99 | per month |
| HashShot1か月利用権 | $2.99 | per month |
| クラウドサービス3か月1G | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| HashShot 3 month usage rights | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| HashShot1か月利用権+クラウドストレージ1GB | $3.99 | per month |
| クラウドサービス3か月5G | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| HashShot1か月利用権+クラウドストレージ5GB | $5.99 | per month |
| クラウドサービス1か月50G | $8.99 | per month |
| HashShot1か月利用権+クラウドストレージ50GB | $11.99 | per month |
| HashShot 1 year usage rights | $12.99 | per year |
| クラウドサービス1年1G | $14.99 | per year |
| クラウドサービス1年5G | $19.99 | per year |
| クラウドサービス3か月50G | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| クラウドサービス1年50G | $99.99 | per year |


### Side Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-search/id6756973793)

Launch your preferred AI assistant or search engine using the Side Button or Action Button. Customize assistants with custom URLs or integrate with Apple Foundation Models, Claude API, or Google Gemini API.

**Highlights:** Launch AI assistants via Side/Action Button, Custom URL-based assistants, Apple Foundation Models integration, Claude API support, Google Gemini API support, Side Bridge for custom endpoints

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HashShot free?

HashShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Side Search free?

Side Search is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do HashShot or Side Search have ads?

Neither HashShot nor Side Search shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HashShot or Side Search?

HashShot ships an update every 4 months, and Side Search every 6 days. Most recently, HashShot was updated on September 22, 2026 and Side Search on October 3, 2026.

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