# LED Sign HD vs spacedesk

The clearest difference is review sentiment: spacedesk at 71% against LED Sign HD's 25%. spacedesk also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 3). LED Sign HD's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LED Sign HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and spacedesk sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

spacedesk holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: spacedesk has 2.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of LED Sign HD's written reviews are positive against 71% of spacedesk's.

LED Sign HD ships an update every 2 weeks, spacedesk every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LED Sign HD | spacedesk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-sign-hd/id1031633492/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacedesk-usb-display-for-pc/id1069217220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **71.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 9.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Randel Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/688161032) | [datronicsoft Technology GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069217219) |

## What reviewers say

### LED Sign HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-sign-hd/id1031633492)

Create custom messages for an LED display. Easily tap to access settings and customize your text. Rate the app to help improve its features for all users.

**Highlights:** Create custom LED messages, Tap to access settings, Simple interface, User feedback encouraged

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Mode and No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### spacedesk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spacedesk-usb-display-for-pc/id1069217220)

Extend your Windows PC's desktop to another device wirelessly or via USB. Use your tablet or phone as a drawing tablet or a portable second monitor for travel and productivity.

**Highlights:** Windows desktop extension, Screen mirroring, Remote desktop viewer, Drawing tablet functionality, Wireless display monitor, USB display monitor, Remote control

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business License: 46-50 Conn. | $9.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 41-45 Conn. | $18.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 1 connection | $19.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 36-40 Conn. | $25.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 31-35 Conn. | $35.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 26-30 Conn. | $45.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 21-25 Conn. | $50.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 16-20 Conn. | $59.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 11-15 Conn. | $60.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 6-10 Conn. | $70.00 | one-time |
| Business License: 2-5 Conn. | $79.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LED Sign HD free?

LED Sign HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is spacedesk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LED Sign HD or spacedesk?

spacedesk is rated higher. LED Sign HD averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while spacedesk averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do LED Sign HD or spacedesk have ads?

Neither LED Sign HD nor spacedesk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LED Sign HD or spacedesk?

LED Sign HD ships an update every 2 weeks, and spacedesk every 3 weeks. Most recently, LED Sign HD was updated on November 1, 2026 and spacedesk on November 1, 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.*