Comparison

Schrader Connect vs Sidekey

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

Head to head
About

Schrader Connect

Features
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Schrader Connect is the mobile companion designed to simplify TPMS service for professional workshops and installers. With fast access to part compatibility, guided relearn procedures, and on‑demand technical support, Schrader Connect helps reduce guesswork, save time, and increase first‑time success in the workshop. Whether you’re training new technicians or looking for quicker, more reliable answers on the job, Schrader Connect puts essential TPMS tools in your pocket. Key Features TPMS Product Catalog & Fast Lookup Quickly find compatible Schrader TPMS sensors with an easy‑to‑navigate catalog designed to reduce part search time. VIN Scanner for Accurate Fitment (For NA store only) Scan a VIN to access faster, more accurate MMY (Make, Model, Year) lookup and compatibility information. Step‑by‑Step Relearn Procedures Follow guided relearn instructions designed to improve first‑time success, especially for complex vehicles, supported by visual and video-based guidance. Training & Technical Support Resources Access TPMS training videos, technical documentation, and support resources directly from the app. Live Chat with Schrader Technical Support Get reliable, real‑time assistance from Schrader’s Tech Support team, an easy alternative to calling or emailing when you need answers fast.

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

Schrader Connect4 screens
Sidekey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Schrader Connect at 3 against Sidekey's 1. Schrader Connect also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Schrader Connect versus Sidekey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSchrader ConnectSidekey
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size296 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSchrader Electronics LTDKaihong Chen

In-app purchases

None

Schrader Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Sidekey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Schrader Connect free?
Schrader Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sidekey free?
Sidekey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Schrader Connect or Sidekey have ads?
Neither Schrader Connect nor Sidekey shows ads.

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