Comparison

Sidepic vs TagPix

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

TagPix

Organize your photo library with powerful tagging tools and smart auto-tag suggestions. Search and manage your images efficiently without uploading them to the cloud. Rediscover your memories with a private and fast photo organization experience.

Highlights
  • Powerful tagging tools
  • Smart auto-tag suggestions
  • Dynamic Tag Cloud search
  • On-device photo storage
  • Sort by year and month
  • Tag management (rename, delete)
Features
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Stop scrolling. Start finding. TagPix transforms your photo library into a searchable, organized collection using powerful tagging tools and smart auto-tag suggestions. Add your own tags (words) or let TagPix automatically generate them from your photos. Use the dynamic Tag Cloud to search and manage your tags. Your photos are sorted by year and month, showing how many photos you have for each period. Sort tags by Most/Least used, alphabetical order, rename tags or multi delete tags. Super easy to organize all photos! No uploads, your photos stays on your device. No cloud storage needed. Everything stays on your device — fast, private, and fully under your control. Rediscover your photos the smart way with TagPix.

Screenshots

Sidepic4 screens
TagPix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TagPix at none against Sidepic's 3. TagPix also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). 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. TagPix asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sidepic ships an update every 7 months, TagPix every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sidepic versus TagPix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSidepicTagPix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWells Consulting LLCLiselott Rasmussen

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sidepic

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

TagPix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sidepic free?
Sidepic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TagPix free?
TagPix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sidepic or TagPix have ads?
Neither Sidepic nor TagPix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sidepic or TagPix?
Sidepic ships an update every 7 months, and TagPix every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sidepic was updated on November 2, 2026 and TagPix on October 31, 2026.

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