Side Search vs SharkZip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Side Search
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.
- 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
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Quickly launch your preferred AI assistant or search engine as a voice assistant from the Side Button or Action Button. ### Launch from Side Button ### On iPhone in Japan, you can assign Side Search to the Side Button. You can start your favorite assistant by pressing and holding the Side Button. ### Assistants ### --- URL Based Assistant You can turn various AI assistants and search engines into assistants by setting a custom URL. --- Apple Foundation Models You can converse with privacy-focused models on devices that support Apple Intelligence. --- Claude API You can ask Claude to perform web searches or ask questions using your own API key. --- Google Gemini API You can converse with Gemini and ask it to perform web searches using your own API Key. --- Side Bridge For advanced users, you can use any assistant by creating an endpoint called Side Bridge.
SharkZip
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Protect your files with password-encrypted ZIP compression. SharkZip makes it easy to secure your important files and folders with password protection. Create encrypted ZIP archives in seconds, right from your iPhone or iPad. KEY FEATURES Password Protection โ Protect ZIP files with a password Zip Folders & Files โ Compress entire folders or individual files Manage Your Archives โ View, share, and organize all your zipped files Quick Preview โ Preview zip files instantly Share Anywhere โ Send protected files via email, Messages, AirDrop, or cloud services Fast Compression โ Create zips quickly with real-time progress tracking Privacy First โ All files stay on your device, no cloud uploads HOW IT WORKS 1. Select a file or folder from your device 2. Set a password to protect your archive 3. Create your encrypted ZIP file 4. Share or store your protected archive PERFECT FOR - Protecting sensitive documents - Sharing confidential files securely - Compressing large folders for storage - Sending password-protected files to colleagues - Organizing files for archival SECURITY & PRIVACY All compression happens locally on your device. Your files never leave your phone unless you choose to share them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Side Search at Free against SharkZip's $1.99. SharkZip's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 27.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Side Search is free to download; SharkZip costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Side Search ships an update every 6 days, SharkZip every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Side Search | SharkZip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free โ better | $1.99 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 18.6 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cizzuk Shihu | Dinesh Gurung |
In-app purchases
Side Search
No in-app purchases
SharkZip
No in-app purchases







