# TwinViewer vs Side by side video

TwinViewer and Side by side video both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of TwinViewer's written reviews are positive against 7% of Side by side video's. TwinViewer also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Side by side video's advantage is ratings volume (705 vs 24). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TwinViewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Side by side video sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for TwinViewer against 4.0 for Side by side video. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Side by side video has 705 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of TwinViewer's written reviews are positive against 7% of Side by side video's.

TwinViewer ships an update every 5 weeks, Side by side video every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TwinViewer | Side by side video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinviewer/id531595249/reviews)** | [4.0 (705 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-by-side-video/id1510710072/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **705** |
| Positive reviews | **63.4% of reviews** | 7.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 1 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masako Sakanashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/410497749) | [7Logic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896725818) |

## What reviewers say

### TwinViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinviewer/id531595249)

View and compare two photo albums side-by-side. This app allows you to pick the best shots, delete unwanted ones, create combined images, and access detailed EXIF data. It offers intuitive gestures for navigation and zooming.

**Highlights:** Dual-screen photo viewing, Side-by-side photo comparison, Create combined images, View EXIF data, Zoom and swipe navigation, Sync/Async viewer modes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | Free | one-time |


### Side by side video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-by-side-video/id1510710072)

Create engaging split-screen videos for social media with this easy-to-use collage maker. Add music and customize styles to share your creations on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

**Highlights:** Vertical and horizontal collage, Add music for vlogs, Supports popular social media ratios, Style customization, Simple and beautiful UI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Side by side Pro (1 week) | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Side by side Pro (1 week) | $3.49 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Good for creating side-by-side videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to use core features
- 🐛 Exported videos have issues (white screen, missing content)
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 📢 Misleading 'free' claims

**Reported bugs**

- Exported videos have missing/blank content
- Subscription charges more than advertised
- Subscription cannot be easily canceled

**Requested features**

- Add ability to choose audio track
- Improve video export quality
- Provide clear subscription management options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TwinViewer free?

TwinViewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Side by side video free?

Side by side video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TwinViewer or Side by side video?

TwinViewer is rated higher. TwinViewer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Side by side video averages 4.0 from 705 ratings.

### Do TwinViewer or Side by side video have ads?

Neither TwinViewer nor Side by side video shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TwinViewer or Side by side video?

TwinViewer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Side by side video every 3 months. Most recently, TwinViewer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Side by side video on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*