# Dual Space vs Side Space

The clearest difference is ads: Side Space at none against Dual Space's shown. Side Space also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Dual Space's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dual Space sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Side Space sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Side Space holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dual Space has 48 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dual Space ships an update every 6 weeks, Side Space every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dual Space | Side Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dual-space-parallel-space/id6450270672/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-space-multiple-accounts/id6808648362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Thao Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684058505) | [Sang Cao](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801052919) |

## What reviewers say

### Dual Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dual-space-parallel-space/id6450270672)

This utility app allows users to run multiple accounts from the same social media or messaging application simultaneously on a single device. It helps manage personal and professional lives by keeping different accounts online and independent of each other.

**Highlights:** Multiple accounts for social media, Balance personal and professional life, Fast account switching, Independent account operation, Split browser, Direct chat for WhatsApp, Privacy browser

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime subscription | $29.99 | one-time |


### Side Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-space-multiple-accounts/id6808648362)

Create and manage multiple isolated environments on your device. Each environment has its own web sessions, notes, photos, and can be secured with a passcode or Face ID. Ideal for separating personal and work accounts or for private browsing.

**Highlights:** Multiple isolated environments, Separate web sessions and logins, Private notes and photos, Face ID/passcode protected spaces, Customizable app presets, Proxy support per space

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dual Space free?

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

### Is Side Space free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dual Space or Side Space?

Side Space is rated higher. Dual Space averages 4.5 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Side Space averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Dual Space or Side Space have ads?

Dual Space shows ads; Side Space does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dual Space or Side Space?

Dual Space ships an update every 6 weeks, and Side Space every 4 days. Most recently, Dual Space was updated on November 14, 2026 and Side Space on November 13, 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.*