Comparison

Sidepic vs ARt by Christopher Ruane

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

Head to head
About

Sidepic

This app provides a separate space to store photos, keeping them out of your main device library. Easily import images from various sources, including your camera roll, clipboard, and cloud storage, for organized, private access.

Highlights
  • Separate photo library
  • Import from Photo Library
  • Paste from clipboard
  • Share from other apps
  • Import from iCloud Drive
  • Direct camera capture
  • Unlimited photo storage unlock
Features
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Sidepic stores images separate from your main photo library. It’s perfect for pictures you don’t want cluttering your photo library. Maybe it’s pics you don’t want synced by the Photos app, images you gather from the web, or any photos you just want to keep separate. Sidepic stores photos on your device so they are always available, just off to the side. It’s easy to get photos into Sidepic: – add from the Photos app – add from the Files app – add from any other app that can share an image – capture directly from the Camera app – paste images from the clipboard – drag and drop from your Mac – sync from an SMB server (Pro only) Sidepic includes handy interface features: – sort by newest or oldest – flag low-resolution images – view basic details about images (size, resolution, and date) – switch between square previews or original aspect ratio – change the app icon (light or dark) Try out Sidepic with up to 50 photos. To store more photos, upgrade to Sidepic Unlimited (in-app purchase). To do even more, upgrade to Sidepic Pro (in-app purchase) and unlock SMB server sync, duplicate photo detection, basic cropping, background privacy, plus unlimited photos. If you’ve already purchased Sidepic Unlimited, you’ll automatically see a discounted upgrade price for Sidepic Pro.

About

ARt by Christopher Ruane

Experience the unique augmented reality art of Christopher Ruane. This app uses thousands of photographs to animate intricate scenes, offering an immersive way to explore and collect digital artwork.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality art viewing
  • Animated photographic scenes
  • Explore artist's unique work
  • Collect digital artwork
  • Immersive art experience
Features
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This app brings the unique work of artist Christopher Ruane to life. Using thousands of his own photographs to construct and animate complex and meaningful scenes, Mr. Ruane's groundbreaking approach to Augmented Reality will take you closer to the work than ever before. Browse active images and possibly find your next piece for your ARt collection.

Screenshots

Sidepic4 screens
ARt by Christopher Ruane4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARt by Christopher Ruane at none against Sidepic's 3. ARt by Christopher Ruane also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads and device support 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. Sidepic sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ARt by Christopher Ruane asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ARt by Christopher Ruane holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARt by Christopher Ruane has 24 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Sidepic's written reviews are positive against 100% of ARt by Christopher Ruane's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sidepic ships an update every 7 months, ARt by Christopher Ruane every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Sidepic versus ARt by Christopher Ruane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSidepicARt by Christopher Ruane
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings424 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB418 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperWells Consulting LLCChristopher Ruane

Customer experience

Sidepic

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

ARt by Christopher Ruane

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sidepic

One-time3
  • Sidepic Unlimited$0.99
  • Sidepic Pro Upgrade$1.99
  • Sidepic Pro$2.99
None

ARt by Christopher Ruane

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sidepic free?
Sidepic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ARt by Christopher Ruane free?
ARt by Christopher Ruane is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sidepic or ARt by Christopher Ruane?
ARt by Christopher Ruane is rated higher. Sidepic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ARt by Christopher Ruane averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.
Do Sidepic or ARt by Christopher Ruane have ads?
Neither Sidepic nor ARt by Christopher Ruane shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sidepic or ARt by Christopher Ruane?
Sidepic ships an update every 7 months, and ARt by Christopher Ruane every 3 months. Most recently, Sidepic was updated on November 2, 2026 and ARt by Christopher Ruane on November 2, 2026.

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