Comparison

ObservSMART vs Videra Sidekick Recorder

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

Head to head

Videra Sidekick Recorder

Free

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About

ObservSMART

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ObservSMART is a system that supports patient monitoring in a variety of healthcare settings. Staff carry mobile devices that can interact with patient wearables to support a a plethora of functions and requirements.

About

Videra Sidekick Recorder

Features

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Videra providers can use the app to record and upload sessions to generate clinical notes when they aren’t at their computer. Sessions can be recorded even with no network connection, then uploaded later.

Screenshots

Videra Sidekick Recorder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Videra Sidekick Recorder at 3 against ObservSMART's 1. Videra Sidekick Recorder also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ObservSMART ships an update monthly, Videra Sidekick Recorder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

ObservSMART versus Videra Sidekick Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	ObservSMART	Videra Sidekick Recorder
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	18.6	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	39 MB	36 MB
Age rating	17+	12+
Developer	Invisalert	VideraHealth

In-app purchases

None

ObservSMART

No in-app purchases

None

Videra Sidekick Recorder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ObservSMART free?

ObservSMART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Videra Sidekick Recorder free?

Videra Sidekick Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do ObservSMART or Videra Sidekick Recorder have ads?

Neither ObservSMART nor Videra Sidekick Recorder shows ads.

Which is updated more often, ObservSMART or Videra Sidekick Recorder?

ObservSMART ships an update monthly, and Videra Sidekick Recorder every 2 months. Most recently, ObservSMART was updated on October 26, 2026 and Videra Sidekick Recorder on October 12, 2026.