SideKey: Custom Action Button
Shortcuts, Launcher & Tools
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
One press, the right tool. Pick one action or two, then run the flashlight, Silent Mode, a focus timer or your own shortcuts without opening the app.
Make your Action Button do more.
Sidekey brings your favorite tools and shortcuts into one personal launcher. Press and hold your iPhone Action Button, choose an action, and get on with your day.
YOUR BUTTON, YOUR WAY
Choose your actions, personalize their names and colors, and arrange them in the order you want. Everyday, Work and Unwind profiles are included for free. Switch between them whenever your routine changes.
USEFUL TOOLS, INCLUDED FOR FREE
Capture a quick note before the thought disappears. Start a focus timer, take a guided breathing break, use the flashlight, or check copied text.
Take photos and videos with Pocket camera. Record, play and share voice notes. Scan multiple pages into a shareable PDF. Keep a favorite website or Maps destination within easy reach.
Connect your own Apple shortcuts to open apps, play playlists, set a Focus mode, create reminders and more. Simple recipes explain how to build each shortcut and connect it to Sidekey.
GET MORE WITH SIDEKEY+
Private camera
Keep personal photos and videos in a locked library inside Sidekey. Unlock with Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode. Captures stay out of Photos unless you choose to export them. View, share or delete them while your SideKey+ access is active.
Find my car
Save your parking spot, add a garage or parking note, and get walking directions back through Apple Maps.
Make a QR
Turn a link or text into a QR code. Show it across the table or share it without asking anyone to type.
Say it big
Display a large message across your screen when a noisy room makes talking difficult.
Custom profiles
Create your own profiles for travel, work, weekends or any routine. Give each profile its own selection of actions and switch when you need a different menu.
EASY FROM THE FIRST PRESS
The built-in guide walks you through Settings, Action Button and Shortcut selection. Choose Open Launcher for your personal menu, or create a shortcut with Open a Sidekey Tool to open a supported tool directly.
You can also set up Siri, Back Tap, a Home Screen shortcut or a Shortcuts widget. Interactive 3D illustrations help you explore the button and understand setup.
ABOUT PRIVATE CAMERA
You start each capture with visible camera controls. The private library locks when the app enters the background. Private captures are excluded from device backups. Export anything you want to keep before deleting the app or allowing SideKey+ access to end. Subscription expiry does not automatically delete saved captures, but access to the library requires an active subscription.
The physical Action Button requires a compatible iPhone and setup in Settings. Some tools require permissions, and some actions require shortcuts you create in Apple Shortcuts. Your iPhone may need to be unlocked.
Privacy Policy:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E1HQ0nYFtQ-lgMwXFpBDjSVkpBFgQ7CUhbKsvGVnicE/edit?usp=sharing
Terms of Use:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HZq2AED1FPq3ou1c1bIO_z6jR0lIPrYYBXl_-8M9Pbc/edit?usp=sharing
Ratings & Reviews
Your Action Button just got faster.
One action or two
Choose one action for every press, or one for upright and another for sideways.
Instant, without opening the app
Flashlight, Silent Mode, the focus timer and Quick tally run straight away. Your own shortcuts, websites and directions now open directly, with no stop in SideKey.
Easier setup
A short video shows every tap, and SideKey notices on its own when your button is connected.
A more discreet private camera
The screen stays completely black while you record. Your locked gallery is one tap away.
Plus a new place to follow SideKey and many small fixes.
The developer, Ahmet Giray Ucar, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Ahmet Giray Ucar
- Size
- 49.9 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.6 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 25 more
- English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- SideKey+ Weekly $3.99
- SideKey+ Yearly $24.99
- SideKey+ Monthly $7.99
- Copyright
- © SideKey