Overview & Technical Summary
For hassle-free app switching
Circle SideBar
is a freemium
personalization
app that allows you to
easily switch
between open programs
without closing
the tools currently in use. Developed by Zeeshan, this app enables you to
access
the programs that you need from your device. Whether it's opening your
file manager
or launching a
game
, this tool makes it easy to do so.
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Note that you'll have to enable Circle SideBar to display on top of other apps for it to work correctly. This means it
could interfere
with your use of other tools or change the way they seem to appear or behave on the screen.
Highly customizable with meaningful settings
The most
advantageous aspect
of the Circle SideBar app is that it's
highly customizable
. After enabling the app, you can start personalizing it by
tapping
on the arrow icon at the bottom of the screen. Go to the Customizations section and tap on
Customize Sidebar
to
manage
your list and add apps, shortcuts, folders, app pairs, and edit your list.
Note that
only
the add apps and edit list options are
available for the free version
— the rest requires you to
purchase
the tool's
pro version
. Meanwhile, the Customization section is where you can also
find
the Trigger options to activate the sidebar. In this category, you can show or hide the trigger area, set the dimensions, and choose the side, area color, and trigger method.
Other convenient features of this app include
blacklisting programs
, enabling blacklisted tools, disabling keyboard detection and landscape, and setting a
timer
to automatically hide the sidebar. It also features a
database setting
where you can back up, restore, and clear or reset all settings and databases. You can even choose to
automatically activate
the program upon booting your device and
unlock
its pro features in the main setting menu.
Better user control
Being highly customizable is the main charm of Circle SideBar. You’re in full control over the content of the sidebar as you add apps, shortcuts, folders, and app pairs. It even takes that personalization up a notch with its trigger options and advanced options. However, you'll have to get the pro version to fully maximize these features. Keep in mind that the app can also interfere with your other app usage.