Comparison

Sidepic vs Albumizer

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

Albumizer

Effortlessly organize your photo library with automatic thematic grouping and quick access to your favorite memories. Manage, share, and sync your albums seamlessly across all your iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Smart Albums for automatic grouping
  • Favorites feature for quick access
  • Effortless album management
  • Undo functionality
  • Seamless sharing of albums
  • iOS Photos Library and iCloud integration
Features
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Struggle to find that one special photo from a sea of snapshots?  Say goodbye to endless scrolling and hello to a beautifully organized photo library with Albumizer. Why Albumizer? * Smart Albums: Automatically group your photos and videos into thematic albums with just one tap. * Favorites Feature: Easily mark cherished photos and videos as favorites for quick access. * Effortless Management: Rearrange, delete, or rename items in your albums with intuitive controls. * Undo with Ease: Made a mistake? Simply undo it with a tap. * Seamless Sharing: Share your favorite memories or entire albums with family and friends. Designed for iOS Efficiency Albumizer integrates seamlessly with your iOS Photos Library and iCloud.  Changes are synced across all devices, ensuring your precious memories are organized and accessible wherever you go. Excited to get your photos perfectly organized?  Download Albumizer now and let the magic begin! For further information and how to, please check the FAQ page below: https://albumizer.app/#ei-faq Terms & Conditions: https://albumizer.app/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://albumizer.app/privacy-policy/ Contact us: info@albumizer.app

Screenshots

Sidepic4 screens
Albumizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sidepic at 100% against Albumizer's 0%. Sidepic also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Albumizer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. Sidepic sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Albumizer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sidepic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Sidepic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Albumizer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sidepic ships an update every 7 months, Albumizer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sidepic versus Albumizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSidepicAlbumizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better4.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWells Consulting LLCSpyridon Bousios

Customer experience

Sidepic

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Albumizer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sidepic

One-time3
  • Sidepic Unlimited$0.99
  • Sidepic Pro Upgrade$1.99
  • Sidepic Pro$2.99
3 purchases

Albumizer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Sidepic free?
Sidepic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Albumizer free?
Albumizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sidepic or Albumizer?
Sidepic is rated higher. Sidepic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Albumizer averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Sidepic or Albumizer have ads?
Albumizer shows ads; Sidepic does not.
Which is updated more often, Sidepic or Albumizer?
Sidepic ships an update every 7 months, and Albumizer fortnightly. Most recently, Sidepic was updated on September 22, 2026 and Albumizer on October 17, 2026.

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