Comparison

HaloCam Auto vs Sidekick

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HaloCam Auto

This car recorder app allows drivers to preview live video, download recordings, and adjust DVR settings. It also offers advanced features like collision warnings, lane departure alerts, HUD, and driving habit analysis.

Highlights
  • Live video preview
  • Download video and pictures
  • ADAS (Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning)
  • HUD display
  • Vehicle condition detection
  • Speed measurement
  • Driving path and habits analysis
Features
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"HaloCam Auto" is not only a car recorder, but also offering more considerate functions to drivers. After connecting the App with the HaloCam DVR, You can preview the current video, check out and download the videos and pictures. You can beautify and share them to social network. enjoying wonderful works of others. And you can adjust the settings of HaloCam DVR, such as Image Settings, ADAS(“Forward Collision Warning” and “Lane Departure Warning”, disabled by default) and so on. Even more, "HaloCam Auto" provides the useful functions of HUD, Vehicle Condition Detection, 0-100km Speed Measurement, Driving Path and Driving Habits, etc. PS, You're your driving safety. Due to the complexity of driving, ADAS could not be 100 percent accurate. There could be mis-notifications existed in actual situations. Hence please DO NOT rely 100% on the ADAS system. Your own experience is also crucial for your own safety.

About

Sidekick

Record videos simultaneously using your iPhone's front and back cameras. Offers multiple recording modes like Picture-in-Picture, Split Screen, and Dual Shoot for dynamic content creation. Ideal for vloggers and social media creators.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous front and back camera recording
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • Split Screen recording
  • Dual Shoot mode for separate files
  • Switch camera during recording
  • Geolocation metadata tagging
  • Portrait and landscape support
Features
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Record videos using front and back cameras at the same time, or capture your screen with your facecam. Sidekick is a powerful recording app designed for vloggers, creators, educators, and anyone who wants to capture more in a single shot. Create dynamic, multi-angle videos with a clean, native iOS experience and a fluid Liquid glass UI. Recording Modes Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Record with one main camera and a second camera displayed as a floating overlay tile. Perfect for reaction videos, tutorials, and vlogs. Dual Shoot Mode Capture both front and back cameras simultaneously and save them as two separate video files for full editing freedom. Switch Cam Mode Switch between front and back camera while recording without stopping the video. Ideal for storytelling and travel content. Split Screen Mode Record using both cameras in a vertical or horizontal split (top/bottom layout) for a balanced dual perspective. Screen Recording with Facecam Record your iPhone screen while simultaneously capturing your front camera in a movable Picture-in-Picture overlay. Perfect for app demos, gameplay, tutorials, presentations, and reaction videos. Built for Real-World Shooting * Works in portrait and landscape orientation * Automatically adapts UI for smooth filming in any position * Add geolocation metadata to your videos (geo tags) * Mirror front camera option for natural selfie recording * Built-in flash / torch control for low-light environments Clean & Native Experience Sidekick is designed with a minimal, fast, and native iOS interface, focused on real-time recording performance and simplicity. No clutter—just powerful recording tools at your fingertips. Perfect For * Vloggers & content creators * Screen recordings with facecam * App demonstrations * Gameplay videos * Online lessons & tutorials * Travel videos * Reaction videos * Interviews & street content * Social media creators (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts) Capture More in One Shot Whether you're recording two cameras at once or your screen with your facecam, Sidekick helps you capture more context, emotion, and perspective in every recording. Support: [support@pullapps.app](mailto:support@pullapps.app) Privacy Policy: https://pullapps.app/privacy-policy-sidekick Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HaloCam Auto4 screens
Sidekick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sidekick at 67% against HaloCam Auto's 4%. Sidekick also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). HaloCam Auto's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sidekick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. HaloCam Auto asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sidekick holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of HaloCam Auto's written reviews are positive against 67% of Sidekick's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HaloCam Auto ships an update every 3 months, Sidekick every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HaloCam Auto versus Sidekick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHaloCam AutoSidekick
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings712 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB18 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperShenzhen YueTu Network Technology Co., Ltd.Pull Apps

Customer experience

HaloCam Auto

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive4.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative95.7%

Sidekick

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

HaloCam Auto

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sidekick

Subscriptions2
  • Sidekick Pro$2.997 Days
  • Sidekick Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is HaloCam Auto free?
HaloCam Auto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sidekick free?
Sidekick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HaloCam Auto or Sidekick?
Sidekick is rated higher. HaloCam Auto averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Sidekick averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do HaloCam Auto or Sidekick have ads?
Neither HaloCam Auto nor Sidekick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HaloCam Auto or Sidekick?
HaloCam Auto ships an update every 3 months, and Sidekick every 8 days. Most recently, HaloCam Auto was updated on October 21, 2026 and Sidekick on October 28, 2026.

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