CloudShow Client vs Lifesize Room Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CloudShow Client
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Use the CloudShow Client with the next generation digital signage service CloudShow to turn any screen into a digital sign! Just install this app, pair your iOS device with your CloudShow account and you've got your own digital sign. **Note: This app is just the client, you need a CloudShow account to push content to your device. Choose from dozens of builtin apps to display content, load webpages, or create your own custom apps. It's so easy you'll be up and running in minutes!
Lifesize Room Controller
Control your video conferencing experience from your iPad. Manage calls, share content wirelessly, and access in-call controls for seamless collaboration. Integrates with Lifesize room systems and software solutions.
- Touchscreen control for video conferencing
- Tap to call contacts and meetings
- Simple in-call controls
- Wireless content sharing
- Camera positioning controls
- Call recording
- Directory search and favorites
- Calendar integration for one-touch join
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Experience video conferencing in the most effortless and effective way possible. Lifesize delivers award-winning, cloud-based video conferencing technology that allows you to connect, communicate, and collaborate—from one-on-one audio and video calls to full-scale company meetings spanning multiple locations. With the Lifesize Room Controller app, you can manage your video conferencing experience right from your iPad—whether you are using a Lifesize Icon integrated room system or a room kit running our software-based Lifesize Dash solution. Search your company directory, start or join a meeting, share your screen wirelessly, access in-call controls, and more all with the tap of your finger. Lifesize. Work together. Features include: • Touchscreen control for your Lifesize video conferencing experience • Tap to call any contact, room, or meeting instantly • Simple in-call controls for video, audio, presentation, and more • Share content from your device to an in-room display or with remote participants during a call • Position a supported room system camera with interactive controls and configurable presets • Record calls and meetings for access on demand from cloud video library • Comprehensive, name-based directory with universal search, contact status, and favorites • Real-time calendar integration with one-touch join for meetings on the schedule or in progress • Compatible with Lifesize Icon 700 with Phone HD, Lifesize Icon 300 with Micpod 3, and Lifesize Dash Have a question or need help? Contact us at https://www.lifesize.com/support/contact-support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: CloudShow Client at 3 against Lifesize Room Controller's 1. CloudShow Client also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CloudShow Client ships an update every 5 months, Lifesize Room Controller every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CloudShow Client | Lifesize Room Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Binary Fortress Software | Vidyo Inc. |
In-app purchases
CloudShow Client
No in-app purchases
Lifesize Room Controller
No in-app purchases
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