# HIDIVE vs Side+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Side+ at 96% against HIDIVE's 13%. Side+ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.0). HIDIVE's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HIDIVE sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Side+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Side+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.2K and 7.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of HIDIVE's written reviews are positive against 96% of Side+'s.

HIDIVE ships an update every 2 months, Side+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HIDIVE | Side+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidive/id1233367570/reviews) | **[4.9 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-plus/id1589187670/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | **96.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 115 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HIDIVE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1233367569) | [Sidemen Entertainment Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589187672) |

## What reviewers say

### HIDIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidive/id1233367570)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Discover a vast library of anime, from fantasy and romance to thrillers and isekai. This service offers uncensored simulcasts, new dubs, classics, and niche titles for dedicated fans. Dive into a diverse collection and find your next obsession.

**Highlights:** Curated anime catalogue, Uncensored simulcasts, Fresh dubs, Anime classics, Deep cut titles, Diverse genres

**Features:** SharePlay

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly + Free Trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly + Free Trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription + Trial | $7.99 | per month |
| Direct Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription + Trial! | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription + Trial! | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription + Trial! | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quickly improving
- 👍 Good selection of anime
- 👍 Decent app functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 👎 Terrible user interface and navigation
- 👎 Missing key features like skip/rewind buttons
- 👎 Inconsistent episode tracking and resume playback
- 👎 Subtitles issues (placement, language switching)

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes often
- Inconsistent behavior when switching devices
- Mature content settings not working properly
- Streaming quality issues and playback problems
- Disappearing shows from watchlists

**Requested features**

- Add 10-15 second skip/rewind buttons
- Improve episode tracking and resume playback
- Allow customization of subtitle appearance and placement
- Streamline navigation and browsing experience
- Provide offline download functionality


### Side+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-plus/id1589187670)

Access exclusive content, behind-the-scenes footage, and interactive Q&A sessions from popular creators. Engage with a global community and participate in unique challenges and events.

**Highlights:** Exclusive weekly episodes, Behind-the-scenes content, Exclusive podcast access, Weekly Q&A segments, Exclusive challenges and events, Private Zoom calls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Side+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Side+ Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 👍 Entertaining content
- 💡 Exclusive behind-the-scenes and podcasts
- 🤑 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Needs better content organization/navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Full-screen mode issues (video pausing)
- Resume feature not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Add ability to sort/filter content by date or category
- Improve video playback controls (e.g. seek, pause)
- Add subtitles/closed captions for accessibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HIDIVE free?

HIDIVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Side+ free?

Side+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HIDIVE or Side+?

Side+ is rated higher. HIDIVE averages 2.0 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Side+ averages 4.9 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do HIDIVE or Side+ have ads?

Neither HIDIVE nor Side+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HIDIVE or Side+?

HIDIVE ships an update every 2 months, and Side+ every 6 weeks. Most recently, HIDIVE was updated on October 12, 2026 and Side+ on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*