Sidepic vs Obsidian Video
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Obsidian Video
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Experience your videos the way they were meant to be seen. Obsidian Video is a premium, distraction-free media player designed exclusively for the modern iOS aesthetic. Wiping away the cluttered, decades-old interfaces of traditional players, Obsidian provides a stunning, obsidian-dark canvas that puts your content first. Why Obsidian Video? Pure Native Performance: Built entirely on Apple’s high-performance AV engine for smooth, hardware-accelerated playback. Edge-to-Edge Canvas: Fluid, responsive full-screen rotation that maximizes every single pixel of your device's screen. Intuitive Gestures: Seamlessly control your media using native iOS scrubbing and playback controls. Local File Freedom: Quickly load videos directly from your local storage or the Files app with a single tap. Upgrade your playback experience. Download Obsidian Video today. Supported video files are .mp4 (Standard MPEG-4) .mov (Apple QuickTime) .m4v (Apple Video)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Obsidian Video at none against Sidepic's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Sidepic sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Obsidian Video asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Sidepic | Obsidian Video |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wells Consulting LLC | Alex Slem |
In-app purchases
Sidepic
- Sidepic Unlimited$0.99
- Sidepic Pro Upgrade$1.99
- Sidepic Pro$2.99
Obsidian Video
No in-app purchases









