Comparison

Side+ vs TheoryVerse

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

Head to head
About

Side+

Access exclusive videos, podcasts, and documentaries from a popular creator group. Enjoy weekly content drops, behind-the-scenes footage, and special series. A free trial is available, with subscription options for full access.

Highlights
  • Exclusive weekly videos
  • Ad-free viewing
  • Over 1,000 videos available
  • Podcast episodes
  • Behind-the-scenes footage
  • Films and documentaries
  • Special series
Features
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Side+ brings you exclusive Sidemen videos every single week completely ad-free, and you can watch over 1,000 videos right now FOR FREE. Download the app, sign-up for our 3-Day free trial and enjoy. But what's ACTUALLY on Side+? Friday: SIDECAST - Our podcast we usually film on set Saturday: SIDE+ SATURDAYS - Our flagship show where the Sidemen are thrown into different challenges Sunday: BEHIND THE SCENES & SIDEMEN SUNDAY - Hate watching ads on YouTube? We upload our main Sidemen Sundays to have the perfect viewing - then find out how the video was created directly after with our BTS We also have FILMS with special documentaries from our Charity Match games and Reality Shows! And then we have our special additional series, such as SIDE HUSTLE where the Sidemen try unique jobs for the day, SIDELESS MONDAYS where guest creators re-create our videos Sidemen videos. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Side+ on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://watch.sideplus.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.sideplus.com/privacy

About

TheoryVerse

Explore an extended universe dedicated to fandoms, food, and fashion. Engage with a global community, uncover exclusive content, and help shape future projects. Become an integral part of the team and enjoy unlimited access across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Extended universe exploration
  • Community engagement
  • Exclusive secrets and content
  • Shape future projects
  • Unlimited access on all devices
  • Subscription-based content
Features
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Enter the TheoryVerse to unlock all of the lore and none of the ads. TheoryVerse is the extended universe of all things Theorist, where our global community can come together to overthink their favorite fandoms, food, and fashion. Here you will get to go on new adventures, find exclusive secrets and help us shape the future of Theorist. In the TheoryVerse, you aren’t just a Loyal Theorist, you are a part of the team. ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. Theorist offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://www.theoristmedia.com/arg/terms -Privacy Policy: https://www.theoristmedia.com/arg/privacy

Screenshots

Side+4 screens
TheoryVerse3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Side+ at 4.9 against TheoryVerse's 3.3. Side+ also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 4). 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. Side+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and TheoryVerse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Side+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Side+ has 7.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Side+ ships an update every 6 weeks, TheoryVerse monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Side+ versus TheoryVerse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSide+TheoryVerse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7.1K ratings) — better3.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews96.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.1K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB69 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSidemen Entertainment LimitedTheorist Inc.

Customer experience

Side+

All ratings7,148 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.3%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews1,273 reviews
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.0%

TheoryVerse

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Side+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Full-screen mode issues (video pausing)
  • Resume feature not always accurate

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to sort/filter content by date or category
  • Improve video playback controls (e.g. seek, pause)
  • Add subtitles/closed captions for accessibility

TheoryVerse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Side+

Subscriptions2
  • Side+ Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Side+ Yearly$99.991 Year
2 purchases

TheoryVerse

Subscriptions2
  • Theory Crafter Monthly$12.001 Month
  • Theory Crafter Annual$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Side+ free?
Side+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TheoryVerse free?
TheoryVerse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Side+ or TheoryVerse?
Side+ is rated higher. Side+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while TheoryVerse averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Side+ or TheoryVerse have ads?
Neither Side+ nor TheoryVerse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Side+ or TheoryVerse?
Side+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and TheoryVerse monthly. Most recently, Side+ was updated on November 12, 2026 and TheoryVerse on November 8, 2026.

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