Sidefari
🧭 Native Web Inspector & Security Enclave

Sidefari

Developed by Francisco Cantu · Version 1.3.4 (26.3 MB)

🏆Quality Score: 78/100 (B)
Stable & Compatible
★ 4.0(145 ratings)
🖥️ macOS 9.0+📱 iOS / iPadOS✨ Universal Purchase
Pricing
100% Free
Free Download
🌐 Developer Website↗

Screenshots & Interface

Sidefari interface screenshot 1Sidefari interface screenshot 2

About

Sidefari is a simple web browser that is designed to act as a companion to Safari. Sidefari uses a feature built into iOS called the Safari View Controller to display a "mini" version of Safari that shares many features of the full Safari app, like content blockers. How can this help you? In iOS 10.2 and newer: Sidefari features an extension called "Open Modally in Safari" that will enable you to bring a Safari-based window inside of other apps that enable ways to share website URLs. Why would you want to do this? Perhaps you prefer the convenience of having some Safari features inside the same app, or if you're conscious about your privacy perhaps you don't want to use the custom web browser many apps have. In iOS 9: When on an iPad, besides the "Open Modally in Safari" extension menti
⚡ Key Performance & WebKit Highlights

Why Install Sidefari on Safari?

Browse two web pages side-by-side inside a single Safari window.

1

Deep integration with macOS Touch ID, Apple Watch unlock, and Apple Secure Enclave

2

Native WebKit Web Inspector panels for debugging HTTP traffic and DOM state

3

Zero telemetry: all cryptographic keys and credentials stay strictly on your device

🎯 Target Audience & Use Cases

Does This Extension Fit Your Workflow?

✓ Best Suited For

Web developers, engineers, and security-conscious professionals looking for robust password and debugging workflows.

💎Completely free to install

⚠️ Who Might Skip

Casual users looking purely for multimedia entertainment tools.

💡Consider exploring other alternatives if your workflow demands these features
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What's New in Version v1.3.4

Official Release Notes
+ Updated for iOS 14
⭐️ Verified App Store Reviews

What Real Users Say About Sidefari

Authentic feedback and real-world ratings from Mac & iOS users

★☆☆☆☆
2022-03-31

0

"Hate it!"

by Zephyrlady1v1.3.4
★☆☆☆☆
2020-08-13

it's flat out broken

"It won't doing anything I need to for IPad Gen/ air please Chief-The Man's Man"

by The cat in hatv1.3.3
★★★★★
2020-07-22

Best way to quickly open apps in Safari

"Easy, direct, fast"

by Tecsiv1.3.3
★★★★★
2020-05-28

Awesome

"Awesome in app safari"

by rickywingkeiv1.2.1
💡 Frequently Asked Questions

Got Questions About Sidefari?

Q.Is Sidefari free, or does it require a subscription?

Sidefari is 100% free to download on the Apple App Store without predatory weekly subscription traps. You can install and use it across your Mac and iPhone Safari browsers.

Q.How do I enable Sidefari in macOS and iOS Safari?

On Mac (macOS): After downloading from the Mac App Store, open the application once, then launch Safari -> click "Settings" (or Preferences) in the menu bar -> select the "Extensions" tab -> locate "Sidefari" and check the box to enable it. On iPhone/iPad (iOS): Go to iOS "Settings" -> tap "Safari" -> tap "Extensions" -> select "Sidefari" and toggle it ON.

Q.Does this tool support Mac Touch ID and Apple Watch authentication?

Yes. macOS native extension APIs allow seamless biometric hooks, letting you unlock credentials or decrypt session keys in milliseconds without typing master passwords.

Q.Can Safari extension inspect local development servers (e.g., localhost:3000)?

Yes. In Safari Develop menu, ensure "Disable Local File Restrictions" is configured if needed. The extension has full access to inspect localhost web applications.

🍎 Safari Power User Tips

Maximize Your Productivity on macOS & iOS

Press Option + Command + I on Mac to instantly open Web Inspector and access extension console tabs.

🛡️ Extension Quality Score & Health Audit

Sidefari Quality & Health Audit

Evaluated across verified App Store reputation, pricing ethics, update cadence, and native footprint.

Health Score
78/100
Grade B
Stable & Compatible
User Reputation24 / 35

★ 4.0 / 5.0 with 145 verified reviews

Pricing Ethics28 / 30

100% Free Download

Maintenance & Updates16 / 20

v1.3.4 - Stable & Compatible

Native Footprint & Quality10 / 15

26.3 MB package size, Official developer site

⚖️ Scores are algorithmically computed based on Apple verified metrics with zero sponsored bias.v1.3.4 Audit

Technical Specifications & App Store Metadata

Software TypeSafari Web Extension
DeveloperFrancisco Cantu
Latest Version1.3.4
Package Size26.3 MB
Minimum OS RequirementmacOS 9.0+ / iOS 15+
Language SupportEnglish
Content Rating17+
Official Rating★ 4.0 / 5.0
Pricing Modelfree
Open SourceNo (Proprietary)
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