About Sesame Search & Shortcuts
"Sesame will change how you use your phone" - Android Unfiltered
"A must have app" - TechRadar
See our Nova Launcher partnership: https://help.teslacoilapps.com/sesame
Features
• 100+ shortcuts added to your device
• Fully customizable search UI
• Learns from you
• Search with dozens of apps using Google Autosuggestions
• Fast Search that's designed to work in 1 or 2 taps. It matches the first letters of words. Typing “S” “B” will bring “Spotify: The Beatles” to the top. Since it learns from you, next time just “S” will do
• API integrations to Spotify, YouTube, Calendar, Maps, Slack, Reddit, Telegram and more
• Detects wallpaper colors and styles itself
• Search device files
• Powerful tools to make your own shortcuts
• Works with all launchers and has a special partnership with Nova & Hyperion Launchers
• We don't store or sell your data
• Unlimited free trial. Only pay if you decide it's worth it!
We Believe...
• Swiping, tapping, and waiting for screens to load is slow
• A universal search UI can fix this problem
• Android was always meant to be an open system
• The raw data to build the most powerful universal search is there, but no one has stitched it together into a smooth experience
• Respecting user data = long term success. Your data stays on your device. We don’t store it. We don't sell it. (see exceptions for bug fixing below)
• We make money by making a good product. Sesame is a 100% voluntary purchase
• In user centered development: www.reddit.com/r/sesame
List of Shortcuts
Preloaded shortcuts
• Contacts with one touch to call, text, or email
• Device files
• WhatsApp conversations (not group ones though)
• Settings (19 useful ones)
• Google Shortcuts (My flights, etc.)
• Yelp (42 common searches)
• Quick Search options for apps (control this in Preferences)
Android 7.1 app shortcuts
• Backported all the way to 5.0 devices
• NOTE: we can only access the "Dynamic" 7.1 shortcuts if you have Nova Launcher
Create your own shortcuts for hundreds of apps
Supports widget/launcher shortcuts
API integrations:
• Spotify: All albums, artists, and playlists in your Library
• Slack: your teams and channels
• Tasker: all your tasks. This let’s you build complex actions in Tasker and quick launch them easily.
• Reddit: your subreddits. Works for all Reddit apps.
• Telegram: you conversations
• YouTube: subscriptions, channels, watch later
• Calendar: upcoming events
• Maps: your places and saved maps
Access dozens of search engines!
• Search options and Google Autosuggestions appear as you type
• Tap an icon to launch your search
• This works for dozens of apps like Maps, Spotify, Netflix, Evernote, Chrome, DuckDuckGo and more
• Recent searches are saved as shortcuts for 21 days
• You can control all of this in Sesame Settings
Unlimited Trial + Reminder Message
• Sesame has a full featured unlimited trial
• After 14 days, if you are using the app but haven’t paid, you’ll see a brief message each time you use a shortcut
Data Usage
• Sesame needs data to make it's shortcuts, but none of this data leaves your device. We do not collect or sell your data
• Crash Reporting (Beta only): If you are a Beta tester, Sesame will collect crash data when an error occurs. We only use this to fix bugs. You can opt out of crash reporting in Sesame Settings > Debug data
Sesame Universal Search is made by Steve Blackwell and Phil Wall. We hope you like it. Let us know if there’s anything we can do to improve it :)
Email phil@sesame.ninja
Sesame Search & Shortcuts Screenshots
Old Versions of Sesame Search & Shortcuts
Sesame Search & Shortcuts FAQ
1. What is Sesame Search & Shortcuts?
Sesame is a powerful universal search app for Android that integrates with your launcher to provide quick access to hundreds of personalized shortcuts. It allows you to search for apps, contacts, and web content, while also offering shortcuts for common actions within various apps.
2. How does Sesame work with my Android launcher?
Sesame works seamlessly with popular Android launchers like Nova Launcher and Niagara Launcher. It adds a search bar to your launcher's app drawer and home screen, enabling you to quickly find and launch apps, contacts, and shortcuts. You can also access Sesame's features by swiping on app icons or using gestures.
3. What kind of shortcuts does Sesame provide?
Sesame offers a wide range of shortcuts for popular apps, including Spotify, Netflix, Google Maps, WhatsApp, and more. You can quickly access playlists, start a new message, navigate to a saved location, and perform other common actions with just a few taps. Sesame also allows you to create custom shortcuts for your most used functions.
4. Is Sesame free to use?
Sesame offers a free trial period, after which you'll need to purchase a one-time in-app purchase to continue using the app's full functionality. The purchase price is $3.49 USD. During the trial period and after the purchase, you'll see gentle reminders to upgrade, but there are no ads or invasive data collection.
5. How does Sesame protect my privacy?
Sesame stores all your data locally on your device and does not send any information to remote servers. The app is developed by an independent team focused on providing a great user experience without compromising privacy. The shortcut database is maintained on-device, ensuring your personal information stays secure.
6. Is Sesame still being actively developed?
In July 2022, Sesame was acquired by Branch. While the app is no longer receiving major feature updates, the original developers have stated that they will continue to provide minimum maintenance to ensure the app remains functional. However, the long-term future of Sesame is uncertain.