Comparison

Sidepic vs Obsidian Video

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

Obsidian Video

Features
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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)

Screenshots

Sidepic4 screens
Obsidian Video3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sidepic sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Obsidian Video asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sidepic versus Obsidian Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSidepicObsidian Video
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWells Consulting LLCAlex Slem

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sidepic

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

Obsidian Video

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sidepic free?
Sidepic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Obsidian Video free?
Obsidian Video is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sidepic or Obsidian Video have ads?
Neither Sidepic nor Obsidian Video shows ads.

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