Comparison

TruePix Camera vs Sidecam

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

Head to head
About

TruePix Camera

Capture photos as your camera sees them, without algorithmic enhancements or post-processing. Enjoy instant shooting, multiple lens support, and a focus on privacy with all images saved directly to your device.

Highlights
  • Instant shooting
  • Multiple lens support
  • JPEG or HEIF export
  • On-device gallery
  • Privacy by design
  • Focus lock
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Remember when photos looked like memories, not algorithms? TruePix Camera brings back the simple joy of point-and-shoot photography. No AI processing. No computational tricks. No post-processing mess. Just your camera, as it is. What you get: • Instant shooting – tap once, photo's done • Multiple lenses – ultra-wide, wide, telephoto (if your device supports them) • JPEG or HEIF – pick your format, no fuss • Gallery – swipe through your shots, zoom in, drag to close • Privacy by design – everything stays on your device, always NOTE: all images are saved at maximum available size, which is apparently without fusion-processing is limited to 12mp. Unfortunately. Not through lack of trying on our end. Sorry. What you won't get: No AI enhancement. No scene detection. No HDR stacking. No computational photography. No cloud uploads. No data collection. Why this matters: You've probably seen it—take a photo, it looks fine for a second, then suddenly it darkens, over-sharpens, and turns into a grimy mess. That's AI trying too hard. TruePix Camera changes that. It captures what your camera actually sees. Not what an algorithm thinks you meant. No hidden processing. No surprises. It's built for: People who want their photos to feel like memories, not lab experiments. Folks tired of over-processed Instagram shots. Anyone who misses the simplicity of old point-and-shoot cameras. Technical bits: • Supports all iPhone camera lenses (ultra-wide, wide, telephoto) • Focus lock – tap and hold to lock focus • Export as JPEG or HEIF • Location tagging (optional, helps organize your shots) • Saves straight to your Photos library

About

Sidecam

This app provides a dedicated camera for professional use, keeping work-related photos and videos separate from your personal library. It offers advanced camera features, organized storage, and cloud backup options for enhanced privacy and control.

Highlights
  • Dedicated work camera
  • Separated photo library
  • Advanced camera controls (MP, 4K video, grid)
  • Organized sessions and folders
  • Cloud backup to iCloud Drive
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
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Sidecam is your separate camera for work: professional photos and videos kept apart from your personal photo library. Sidecam never touches the Photos app and cannot read your camera roll. What you capture at work stays in the app, organized and under your control. A FULL CAMERA • True 24 or 48 MP, with every iPhone lens and zoom that behaves just like the native camera • 4K video with flash, lens selection and a digital-crop warning • Level, grid and exposure lock for consistent shots ORGANIZED ON ITS OWN • Every work session groups itself — no albums to create by hand • Folders per client, site, case or project, plus reusable tags • Import the work photos you already have in Photos or Files and keep everything together in one app. YOUR BACKUP, IN YOUR CLOUD • Your entire work library mirrored to iCloud Drive (or any folder you choose): browsable folders and dates on any device • Optimize storage: originals stay in the cloud to free up space on your iPhone • Nothing is ever deleted from the cloud: removed items go to a trash folder in iCloud REAL PRIVACY • No accounts, no servers, no data collection • Optional Face ID lock for your library Built for healthcare, inspections, construction, real estate, workshops and any professional who takes photos on the job and wants to keep their personal library clean.

Screenshots

TruePix Camera4 screens
Sidecam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sidecam at every 2 days against TruePix Camera's every 5 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TruePix Camera against 5.0 for Sidecam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TruePix Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, Sidecam every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TruePix Camera versus Sidecam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruePix CameraSidecam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVolodymyr StrashkovFrancisco Nunes de Abreu

Customer experience

TruePix Camera

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sidecam

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TruePix Camera

No in-app purchases

None

Sidecam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TruePix Camera free?
TruePix Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sidecam free?
Sidecam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TruePix Camera or Sidecam?
TruePix Camera and Sidecam are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do TruePix Camera or Sidecam have ads?
Neither TruePix Camera nor Sidecam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TruePix Camera or Sidecam?
TruePix Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sidecam every 2 days. Most recently, TruePix Camera was updated on September 19, 2026 and Sidecam on September 17, 2026.

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