# Side Bar - Edge Screen

> Edge screen side bar app to quickly access apps anytime anywhere.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bhanu.sidebarfree](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bhanu.sidebarfree)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bhanu.sidebarfree`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Neelam Govind Bhanushali
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 380,022
- **Rating:** 3.89 / 5 (1,473 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.18
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-20
- **First published:** 2021-04-30
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 9.43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bhanu.sidebarfree)
- **Website:** [https://www.yogeshdama.com](https://www.yogeshdama.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/yogeshdama/privacypolicy](https://sites.google.com/view/yogeshdama/privacypolicy)

## Description

Side Bar - Edge Screen is a versatile app shortcut tool allowing you to quickly open your favorite apps from anywhere on your phone with a simple swipe. Designed for ease and speed, it lets you add multiple apps to a customizable edge screen side bar. You can organize up to five columns, personalize the icon styles, background color, transparency, and adjust gesture controls to suit your preferences.

With a Material UI and straightforward settings, this extension enhances your productivity by enabling quick access without leaving your current app. It requires overlay permission to create gesture controls along the screen edge. Whether you're multitasking or want fast app switching, Side Bar - Edge Screen offers a seamless and stylish solution.

## Rankings

- #115,302 — Overall
- #2 — sidebar
- #10 — deepseek sidebar
- #13 — toolbar

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.bhanu.sidebarfree.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users praise the concept, UI, and usefulness of Side Bar as a quick-access edge screen. However, many reviews cite bugs that cause the bar to disappear and random toggles, startup/purchase/licensing problems after reboot, and desires for greater customization (free placement, column options). Ads and ongoing monetization concerns also surface. Overall, the app is well-liked but reliability and monetization issues are the main pain points that need addressing.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a clean UI and simple setup
- Provides convenient edge-screen quick access to apps
- Positive overall sentiment with praise such as excellent, amazing, and best app
- Useful concept with potential when bugs are resolved

### Cons

- Bugs and instability causing the bar to disappear or malfunction
- Startup/launch issues and licensing/purchase prompts after reboot
- Limited customization (bar placement, number of columns)
- Ads or monetization concerns despite purchasing

## Similar extensions and apps

- [Edge Side Bar - App Shortcuts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bhanu.simplesidebar) — 48,147 users, 4.10 / 5
- [Edge Side Bar Touch Assistant](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thinkgreat.touchassistantfree) — 892 users
- [Edge Screen Assistive Touch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.nzt.edgescreenapps.trial) — 62,480 users, 3.75 / 5
- [Edge Screen - Sidebar Launcher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gonext.edgescreen) — 521,466 users, 3.47 / 5
- [Edge Screen Assistive Touch PR](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.nzt.edgescreenapps.pro) — 220 users
- [Touch Assistant App Side bar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thinkgreat.touchassistant) — 1,406 users, 4.57 / 5
- [Side bar screen Swiftly Switch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.de_studio.recentappswitcher.trial) — 1,644,274 users, 3.96 / 5
- [Edge Sidebar Launcher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/finecoder.utility.edgesidebarlauncher) — 7,726 users
- [Contact Edge side bar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bhanu.contactsidebar) — 14,001 users, 3.94 / 5
- [Contact Side bar - Shortcuts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bhanu.contactsidebarfree) — 4,492 users
- [EdgeWise](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fcp.edgewise) — 135 users
- [Edge Card Launcher: Side Panel](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.reactivstudios.android.edge4) — 287,182 users, 3.90 / 5

---

Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bhanu.sidebarfree)