Comparison

SoloCam vs Sidecam

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

Head to head
About

SoloCam

Capture photos and videos hands-free using advanced AI gesture controls. Easily trigger the camera, switch lenses, and select professional framerates for stunning HD and 4K quality. Ideal for group shots, solo portraits, and steady video recording without touching your device.

Highlights
  • Gesture-controlled camera activation
  • HD and 4K video recording
  • Adjustable professional framerates
  • Multi-lens support (Ultra Wide, Wide, Telephoto)
  • Intuitive minimalist interface
Features
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Welcome to SoloCam: Gesture Camera, the ultimate hands-free photography and videography experience. Powered by advanced AI, SoloCam lets you control your camera entirely with hand gestures, making it easier than ever to capture group shots, solo portraits, and steady videos without needing to touch your device or set a timer manually. Key Features: - Gesture-Controlled Capture: Simply hold an 'Open Palm' to trigger the camera countdown. Perfect for stepping back and getting everyone in the frame. Change your mind? Use the same gesture to cancel the timer. - High-Quality Capture: Support for stunning HD (1080p) and ultra-crisp 4K (UHD) resolutions. - Professional Framerates: Choose between cinematic 24 fps, smooth 30 fps, crisp 60 fps, or action-ready 120 fps depending on your device. - Multi-Lens Support: Seamlessly switch between Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto lenses to get the exact framing you need for any environment. - Intuitive Interface: A premium, minimalist design that gets out of your way and lets you focus on capturing the moment. Whether you are a content creator, a solo traveler, or just want to take better group photos, SoloCam gives you the freedom to step away from the screen and shoot like a pro. SoloCam Terms of Service: https://bold-abacus-f70.notion.site/SoloCam-Terms-of-Service-360da34ec7c7801c973bf17c15df1285 Apple Terms of Sale: https://www.apple.com/legal/ internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html

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

SoloCam3 screens
Sidecam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sidecam at none against SoloCam's 3. SoloCam's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. SoloCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Sidecam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SoloCam against 5.0 for Sidecam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SoloCam versus Sidecam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoloCamSidecam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjay chenFrancisco Nunes de Abreu

Customer experience

SoloCam

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sidecam

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SoloCam

Subscriptions2
  • Solocam Premium$5.991 Month
  • Solocam Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • SoloCam Lifetime$29.99
None

Sidecam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoloCam free?
SoloCam 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, SoloCam or Sidecam?
SoloCam and Sidecam are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do SoloCam or Sidecam have ads?
Neither SoloCam nor Sidecam shows ads.

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