# Sidus Link Pro vs ReelCost

The clearest difference is rating: ReelCost at 5.0 against Sidus Link Pro's 2.7. ReelCost also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). Sidus Link Pro's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sidus Link Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ReelCost sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReelCost holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sidus Link Pro has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sidus Link Pro ships an update monthly, ReelCost weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sidus Link Pro | ReelCost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidus-link-pro/id1574126730/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reelcost/id6800119596/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 584 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sidus Link Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546027954) | [Solerta, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800119598) |

## What reviewers say

### Sidus Link Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidus-link-pro/id1574126730)

This powerful lighting control app transforms your iPad into a professional console. Wirelessly manage DMX and CRMX-enabled lights, automate setup, and design complex lighting sequences with ease. Achieve precise, real-time control for any production.

**Highlights:** Wireless DMX and CRMX control, Console-style lighting control on iPad, Visual Layout View for fixture arrangement, Lightning-fast auto-patching and configuration, Real-time cueing for DMX lights, Design and manage lighting shows and effects, Centralized control for multiple fixture manufacturers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Max (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| Max (Annual) | $199.99 | per year |


### ReelCost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reelcost/id6800119596)

This app helps independent film producers and teams meticulously plan budgets, track daily expenditures, and generate production-ready reports. It offers AI-assisted script analysis for treatments and scene breakdowns, with multi-language support and cross-device synchronization.

**Highlights:** Detailed production budget building, Expense and receipt tracking, Budget vs. actual spending analysis, AI-assisted script analysis, Multiple export formats, Cross-device synchronization, Multi-language support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Producer Monthly | $19.00 | per month |
| Production Pro | $49.00 | per month |
| Producer Annual | $190.00 | per year |
| Production Pro Annual | $490.00 | per year |
| 5 AI Credits | $15.00 | one-time |
| 15 AI Credits | $39.00 | one-time |
| 90-Day Project Pass | $49.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sidus Link Pro free?

Sidus Link Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ReelCost free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sidus Link Pro or ReelCost?

ReelCost is rated higher. Sidus Link Pro averages 2.7 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while ReelCost averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sidus Link Pro or ReelCost have ads?

Neither Sidus Link Pro nor ReelCost shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sidus Link Pro or ReelCost?

Sidus Link Pro ships an update monthly, and ReelCost weekly. Most recently, Sidus Link Pro was updated on November 5, 2026 and ReelCost on October 31, 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.*