Comparison

2000s Cam vs Sidecam

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

Head to head
About

2000s Cam

Relive the golden age of photography with authentic camera filters that replicate the look of vintage VHS camcorders and early smartphones. Apply real-time effects for a nostalgic glow and unique visual character to your photos and videos.

Highlights
  • Authentic camera modes from VHS to early smartphones
  • Real-time photo and video processing
  • Nostalgic grain, warmth, and compression effects
  • Privacy-focused with zero data collection
  • One-time purchase, no subscriptions or ads
Features
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Remember when photos had character? 2000s Cam brings back the look of iconic cameras from the VHS era through early smartphones: grain, warmth, compression, and that nostalgic glow that made every shot feel real. 21 Authentic Camera Modes: - VHS Camcorder (1984) - Nokia 6600 (2003) - RAZR V3 (2004) - Siemens CX70 (2004) - Dreamy (2004) - Nokia N70 (2005) - Nokia N73 (2006) - Sony Ericsson K800i (2006) - Nokia 6300 (2006) - Nokia N95 (2007) - Nokia 2630 (2007) - iPhone (2007) - iPhone 3G (2008) - iPhone 3GS (2009) - Galaxy S (2010) - iPhone 4 (2010) - Galaxy S II (2011) - iPhone 4S (2011) - Galaxy S III (2012) - iPhone 5 (2012) - iPhone 5s (2013) Photo & Video: Real-time processing on everything you shoot. What you see is what you get. Privacy First: Zero data collected. Zero tracking. Nothing leaves your device. Ever. No Subscriptions. No Ads. Free to use, pro to unlock more cameras. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://2000s.camera/privacy

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

2000s Cam4 screens
Sidecam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sidecam at 5.0 against 2000s Cam's 4.1. Sidecam also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). 2000s Cam's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. 2000s Cam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sidecam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sidecam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2000s Cam has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2000s Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, Sidecam every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
2000s Cam versus Sidecam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2000s CamSidecam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (12 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDon BytyqiFrancisco Nunes de Abreu

Customer experience

2000s Cam

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Sidecam

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

2000s Cam

One-time1
  • 2000s Pro$2.99
None

Sidecam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 2000s Cam free?
2000s Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sidecam free?
Sidecam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 2000s Cam or Sidecam?
Sidecam is rated higher. 2000s Cam averages 4.1 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Sidecam averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do 2000s Cam or Sidecam have ads?
Neither 2000s Cam nor Sidecam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2000s Cam or Sidecam?
2000s Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sidecam every 2 days. Most recently, 2000s Cam was updated on September 22, 2026 and Sidecam on September 17, 2026.

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