Comparison

Side Search vs SnapClock

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

SnapClock

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About this App - 4-Stage Gentle Wake-up: Say goodbye to jarring alarms. Our 4-stage system gently transitions you from light sleep to fully awake. - Personalized Morning Briefings: Start your day informed. Wake up to the latest news and weather synced directly into your alarm. - Never Miss a Payday: Celebrate your hard work with our dedicated "Payday Alarm" feature and custom celebratory tones. Immersive Soundscapes: Choose from a vast library of nature sounds and premium tones to suit your mood. - Hyper-Local Weather: Stay prepared with real-time weather data powered by Apple WeatherKit, right on your screen. - Express Your Style: Make it yours with 7 vibrant themes and deep customization for every alarm. Subscription Terms: - 7-Day Free Trial: Try Premium for free with a 7-day trial. After the trial period, the subscription will automatically renew at $1.99/month unless canceled. - Monthly Subscription: Enjoy full access to all Premium features for $1.99/month. This is a recurring In-App Purchase. - Auto-Renewal: Your iTunes Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Payment & Management: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID Account Settings at any time after purchase. Legal Links: Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://snapclock.click/api/v1/app-privacy

Screenshots

Side Search3 screens
SnapClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Side Search at none against SnapClock's 1. SnapClock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days) and iOS requirement (17.5 vs 27.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. SnapClock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Side Search asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Side Search ships an update every 6 days, SnapClock every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Side Search versus SnapClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSide SearchSnapClock
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS27.017.5 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size36 MB44 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCizzuk ShihuKeguang Xu

In-app purchases

None

Side Search

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SnapClock

Subscriptions1
  • SnapClock Premium Features7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Side Search free?
Side Search is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SnapClock free?
SnapClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Side Search or SnapClock have ads?
Neither Side Search nor SnapClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Side Search or SnapClock?
Side Search ships an update every 6 days, and SnapClock every 2 days. Most recently, Side Search was updated on October 3, 2026 and SnapClock on October 1, 2026.

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