# Shout It vs Cldbus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shout It at 48% against Cldbus's 0%. Shout It also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.1). Cldbus's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Cldbus is free to download; Shout It costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Shout It holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cldbus has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Shout It's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cldbus's.

Shout It ships an update every 3 months, Cldbus every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shout It | Cldbus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shout-it/id284701802/reviews)** | [2.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cldbus/id6479736598/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | **47.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kudit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284146896) | [DONGGUAN LULUSHUN ELECTRONIC SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726519998) |

## What reviewers say

### Shout It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shout-it/id284701802)

Display messages in large, clear, scrolling text on your device. Customize with colors, fonts, and emojis for various communication needs. Ideal for crowded spaces, events, or simple greetings.

**Highlights:** Large, clear scrolling text, Cloud synchronization, Full-color picker, Expansive font choices, Emoji support, Mirror text option, External display support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cldbus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cldbus/id6479736598)

Manage and monitor intelligent devices like door locks, cameras, and doorbells remotely. Enjoy real-time viewing, two-way audio, and share device access with family members. Configure device settings with ease.

**Highlights:** Intelligent device support (door locks, cameras, doorbells), Remote real-time monitoring, Two-way voice intercom, Device sharing and remote authorization, Configuration settings for devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shout It free?

Shout It costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cldbus free?

Cldbus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shout It or Cldbus?

Shout It is rated higher. Shout It averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cldbus averages 2.1 from 11 ratings.

### Do Shout It or Cldbus have ads?

Neither Shout It nor Cldbus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shout It or Cldbus?

Shout It ships an update every 3 months, and Cldbus every 11 days. Most recently, Shout It was updated on October 13, 2026 and Cldbus on October 18, 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.*