Comparison

InPocketProtect vs SideKey

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

Head to head
About

InPocketProtect

Features
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We offer bespoke protection through our App, real-time intelligence and have zero margin for error. Helping CP teams worldwide make informed decisions and move with precision. At the same time, creating and exports live data into reports for you to showcase to your clients. View the Terms of Use at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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SideKey

Features
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Make your Action Button do more. Sidekey brings your favorite tools and shortcuts into one personal launcher. Press and hold your iPhone Action Button, choose an action, and get on with your day. YOUR BUTTON, YOUR WAY Choose your actions, personalize their names and colors, and arrange them in the order you want. Everyday, Work and Unwind profiles are included for free. Switch between them whenever your routine changes. USEFUL TOOLS, INCLUDED FOR FREE Capture a quick note before the thought disappears. Start a focus timer, take a guided breathing break, use the flashlight, or check copied text. Take photos and videos with Pocket camera. Record, play and share voice notes. Scan multiple pages into a shareable PDF. Keep a favorite website or Maps destination within easy reach. Connect your own Apple shortcuts to open apps, play playlists, set a Focus mode, create reminders and more. Simple recipes explain how to build each shortcut and connect it to Sidekey. GET MORE WITH SIDEKEY+ Private camera Keep personal photos and videos in a locked library inside Sidekey. Unlock with Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode. Captures stay out of Photos unless you choose to export them. View, share or delete them while your SideKey+ access is active. Find my car Save your parking spot, add a garage or parking note, and get walking directions back through Apple Maps. Make a QR Turn a link or text into a QR code. Show it across the table or share it without asking anyone to type. Say it big Display a large message across your screen when a noisy room makes talking difficult. Custom profiles Create your own profiles for travel, work, weekends or any routine. Give each profile its own selection of actions and switch when you need a different menu. EASY FROM THE FIRST PRESS The built-in guide walks you through Settings, Action Button and Shortcut selection. Choose Open Launcher for your personal menu, or create a shortcut with Open a Sidekey Tool to open a supported tool directly. You can also set up Siri, Back Tap, a Home Screen shortcut or a Shortcuts widget. Interactive 3D illustrations help you explore the button and understand setup. ABOUT PRIVATE CAMERA You start each capture with visible camera controls. The private library locks when the app enters the background. Private captures are excluded from device backups. Export anything you want to keep before deleting the app or allowing SideKey+ access to end. Subscription expiry does not automatically delete saved captures, but access to the library requires an active subscription. The physical Action Button requires a compatible iPhone and setup in Settings. Some tools require permissions, and some actions require shortcuts you create in Apple Shortcuts. Your iPhone may need to be unlocked. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E1HQ0nYFtQ-lgMwXFpBDjSVkpBFgQ7CUhbKsvGVnicE/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HZq2AED1FPq3ou1c1bIO_z6jR0lIPrYYBXl_-8M9Pbc/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

InPocketProtect3 screens
SideKey4 screens

Verdict

The call

InPocketProtect and SideKey are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. InPocketProtect sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $79.99 per month and SideKey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InPocketProtect ships an update every 4 weeks, SideKey every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
InPocketProtect versus SideKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInPocketProtectSideKey
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInPocketProtect LtdAhmet Giray Ucar

In-app purchases

4 purchases

InPocketProtect

Subscriptions4
  • Individual Flex - InPocketProtect®$79.991 Month
  • Duo Flex - InPocketProtect®$149.001 Month
  • Team Flex - InPocketProtect®$349.991 Month
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  • Annual Individual Saver$699.991 Year
2 purchases

SideKey

Subscriptions2
  • SideKey+ Weekly$3.997 Days
  • SideKey+ Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is InPocketProtect free?
InPocketProtect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SideKey free?
SideKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do InPocketProtect or SideKey have ads?
Neither InPocketProtect nor SideKey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InPocketProtect or SideKey?
InPocketProtect ships an update every 4 weeks, and SideKey every 2 weeks. Most recently, InPocketProtect was updated on October 13, 2026 and SideKey on October 15, 2026.

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