Comparison

Sidekick vs Cam Screen Cast

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

Head to head
About

Sidekick

Record videos simultaneously using your device's front and back cameras, or capture your screen with a picture-in-picture facecam. This app offers multiple recording modes for dynamic content creation, ideal for vloggers and educators.

Highlights
  • Record front and back cameras simultaneously
  • Screen recording with facecam overlay
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • Dual Shoot Mode for separate files
  • Switch camera during recording
  • Split Screen recording
  • Geolocation metadata tagging
Features
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Record videos using front and back cameras at the same time, or capture your screen with your facecam. Sidekick is a powerful recording app designed for vloggers, creators, educators, and anyone who wants to capture more in a single shot. Create dynamic, multi-angle videos with a clean, native iOS experience and a fluid Liquid glass UI. Recording Modes Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Record with one main camera and a second camera displayed as a floating overlay tile. Perfect for reaction videos, tutorials, and vlogs. Dual Shoot Mode Capture both front and back cameras simultaneously and save them as two separate video files for full editing freedom. Switch Cam Mode Switch between front and back camera while recording without stopping the video. Ideal for storytelling and travel content. Split Screen Mode Record using both cameras in a vertical or horizontal split (top/bottom layout) for a balanced dual perspective. Screen Recording with Facecam Record your iPhone screen while simultaneously capturing your front camera in a movable Picture-in-Picture overlay. Perfect for app demos, gameplay, tutorials, presentations, and reaction videos. Built for Real-World Shooting * Works in portrait and landscape orientation * Automatically adapts UI for smooth filming in any position * Add geolocation metadata to your videos (geo tags) * Mirror front camera option for natural selfie recording * Built-in flash / torch control for low-light environments Clean & Native Experience Sidekick is designed with a minimal, fast, and native iOS interface, focused on real-time recording performance and simplicity. No clutter—just powerful recording tools at your fingertips. Perfect For * Vloggers & content creators * Screen recordings with facecam * App demonstrations * Gameplay videos * Online lessons & tutorials * Travel videos * Reaction videos * Interviews & street content * Social media creators (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts) Capture More in One Shot Whether you're recording two cameras at once or your screen with your facecam, Sidekick helps you capture more context, emotion, and perspective in every recording. Support: [support@pullapps.app](mailto:support@pullapps.app) Privacy Policy: https://pullapps.app/privacy-policy-sidekick Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cam Screen Cast

Features
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Record your screen and camera together with Cam Screen Cast — a flexible recording tool built for tutorials, gameplay, reactions, demonstrations, presentations and creative videos. SCREEN + CAMERA Capture your iPhone screen while keeping a floating FaceCam visible as you move between supported apps. Choose the front or rear camera, record your voice and app audio, and customize the camera window to match your content. DUAL CAMERA Record the front and back cameras at the same time on supported iPhones. Use one camera as the main view and display the other as a customizable inset. Swap the primary camera whenever you need a different perspective. MAKE EVERY RECORDING YOURS • Choose rounded, portrait or landscape camera frames • Customize the FaceCam border color • Reposition and resize the camera window • Add Soft Bokeh, Strong Bokeh or a black camera background • Select 720p, 1080p or up to 4K where supported • Choose 30 or 60 FPS for supported recording modes • Record microphone and app audio • Use an audible 3, 5 or 10-second countdown • Save one combined video or keep separate camera sources • Automatically export completed recordings to Photos • Organize, preview, rename, share and delete recordings in the Library CAM SCREEN CAST PRO Upgrade with a single, non-consumable purchase to unlock: • Unlimited recording duration • Up to 4K recording where supported • Combined and separate source files • Additional camera border colors • No advertising • No watermark The free version includes recordings up to one minute with advertising and a Cam Screen Cast watermark. IMPORTANT Dual Camera requires an iPhone that supports simultaneous MultiCam capture. Floating FaceCam over other apps uses Apple Picture in Picture and depends on camera multitasking support available on the device and iOS version. Recordings are stored locally on your device unless you choose to save or share them.

Screenshots

Sidekick4 screens
Cam Screen Cast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sidekick at none against Cam Screen Cast's shown. Cam Screen Cast's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Sidekick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Cam Screen Cast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sidekick ships an update every 10 days, Cam Screen Cast every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sidekick versus Cam Screen Cast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSidekickCam Screen Cast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPull AppsNataliia Kovryzhenko

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sidekick

Subscriptions2
  • Sidekick Pro$2.997 Days
  • Sidekick Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Cam Screen Cast

One-time1
  • CamScreencast Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Sidekick free?
Sidekick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cam Screen Cast free?
Cam Screen Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sidekick or Cam Screen Cast have ads?
Cam Screen Cast shows ads; Sidekick does not.
Which is updated more often, Sidekick or Cam Screen Cast?
Sidekick ships an update every 10 days, and Cam Screen Cast every 11 days. Most recently, Sidekick was updated on November 5, 2026 and Cam Screen Cast on October 25, 2026.

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