Side Search vs Scribe Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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.
Scribe Timer
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Scribe Timer is a timer app that supports handwritten input. Features: γ»You can set the timer using handwritten input. γ»You can start recently used timers from the βHistoryβ section. Scribe Timer Pro features: γ»You can change the theme color. γ»You can customize the timer design. γ»You can display the timer in widgets.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Side Search at none against Scribe Timer's 1. Scribe Timer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Scribe Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Side Search asks for nothing beyond the download.
Side Search ships an update every 6 days, Scribe Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Side Search | Scribe Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 26.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cizzuk Shihu | Tento Ishino |
In-app purchases
Side Search
No in-app purchases
Scribe Timer
- Scribe Timer Pro$6.99
Questions
Is Side Search free?
Is Scribe Timer free?
Do Side Search or Scribe Timer have ads?
Which is updated more often, Side Search or Scribe Timer?
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