Comparison

SideCast vs The AMP App

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

Head to head
About

SideCast

Enlarge typed messages on your device screen for easy, silent, or distant communication. Simply type your message or use voice-to-text, then rotate your device to display it clearly to others nearby. Ideal for loud environments, private conversations, or when speaking is not an option.

Highlights
  • Create instant signs and billboards
  • Enlarge typed messages
  • Use text or emojis
  • Rotate device to display
  • Voice-to-text support
  • Silent and private communication
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*** CREATE INSTANT SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS *** With SideCast®, easily enlarge typed messages on your iPhone or iPad screen, making it easy for others to see and read them from a distance. Write your message with text or emojis, then rotate your device to SideCast it to anyone nearby. This is the must-have messaging app for anyone who needs to communicate with someone silently, privately, or from a distance. The clearest messages are seen, not screamed. Save your voice, download SideCast today for free and start communicating more effectively. *** THE MANY USES OF SIDECAST *** The options are limitless. Whether you're trying to get someone's attention, share a funny comment, or just want to say hi, SideCast makes it easy. Simply type or speak a message, then rotate your device onto its side to communicate with anyone nearby. Try it now, FREE! *** REVIEWS *** 5/5 - "I used this app at a VERY crowded bar a few nights ago and while the other people tried shouting over the excessively loud music to order, I used SideCast and got helped by the bartender immediately. GAME CHANGER!" 5/5 - "I see SideCast enhancing the photo bomb in a big way." 5/5 - "The more I use this the more brilliant I realize it really is." 5/5 - "How did no one think of this sooner?" *** SIDECAST USERS ARE CREATIVE *** Thanks to everyone who submitted their favorite ways to use SideCast! Favorites include: • Ordering drinks from a bartender without having to wait • Saying hey to your favorite artist on stage at a concert • Flirting... "Hi there ;)" • Critiquing the skills of a nearby driver • Photobombing! Or, captioning a picture IN the picture • Quietly messaging a co-worker on a conference call... "Lunch in 5?" • Communicating at a loud concert or club • Passing notes in class (no more evidence!) • Getting the check quickly at a restaurant • Communicating with people who have impaired hearing or speaking • Finding your friends in a crowded movie theater or stadium • Telling a presenter how much time they have left • Airport & rideshare pickups • Supporting your child or friend during their sports game from the sidelines • No more unnecessary yelling in loud environments *** SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK *** Please post a review with YOUR favorite way to SideCast, and enjoy! (Note: SideCast supports voice-to-text)

About

The AMP App

Explore the history and resources of The AMP: AIDS Memorial Pathway in Seattle. This app uses public art and technology to share stories and raise awareness about the AIDS epidemic, community responses, and the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS, stigma, and discrimination.

Highlights
  • Access information about The AMP memorial
  • Learn about on-site artworks
  • Discover history of the AIDS epidemic
  • Explore community responses to the crisis
  • Share stories and calls to action
Features
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The AMP App is a companion app for The AMP: AIDS Memorial Pathway in Seattle, WA. The app enables users to access information, history and resources about The AMP, the on-site artworks, the AIDS epidemic, and the diverse community responses to the crisis. Using public art and technology, it creates a place to share stories and is a call to action to end HIV/AIDS, stigma, and discrimination.

Screenshots

SideCast4 screens
The AMP App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The AMP App at none against SideCast's 2. The AMP App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). SideCast's advantage is ratings volume (209 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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. SideCast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The AMP App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The AMP App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SideCast has 209 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SideCast ships an update every 3 months, The AMP App monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SideCast versus The AMP App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSideCastThe AMP App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (209 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings209 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB177 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlerion Media LLCNovaby Ltd

Customer experience

SideCast

All ratings209 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative5.8%

The AMP App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SideCast

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Freezes too often
  • Side cast does not rotate more often than not
  • When it does rotate, the pages run into each other
  • Doesn’t work with iOS 16 (prior to recent update)
  • Timed out - forced to upgrade (specific instance)

Requested features

2 requests
  • Allow selection of text and background colors
  • Remove time limit (mentioned once)

The AMP App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SideCast

One-time1
  • SideCast upgrade2 variants$0.99
None

The AMP App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SideCast free?
SideCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The AMP App free?
The AMP App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SideCast or The AMP App?
The AMP App is rated higher. SideCast averages 4.6 out of 5 from 209 ratings, while The AMP App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SideCast or The AMP App have ads?
Neither SideCast nor The AMP App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SideCast or The AMP App?
SideCast ships an update every 3 months, and The AMP App monthly. Most recently, SideCast was updated on November 6, 2026 and The AMP App on November 3, 2026.

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