# Off Lens vs Side Search

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Off Lens at 18.0 against Side Search's 27.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Off Lens | Side Search |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 27.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Feiyun Technology Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682668763) | [Cizzuk Shihu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674098361) |

## What reviewers say

### Off Lens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-lens/id6755901773)

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Off Lens free?

Off Lens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Side Search free?

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

### Do Off Lens or Side Search have ads?

Neither Off Lens nor Side Search shows ads.

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