# SideCast vs The AMP App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The AMP App at none against SideCast's 2. The AMP App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). SideCast's advantage is ratings volume (208 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SideCast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The AMP App asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 208 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SideCast ships an update every 3 months, The AMP App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SideCast | The AMP App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidecast/id608426917/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-amp-app/id1571297852/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **208** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 156 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alerion Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674500626) | [Novaby Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570488831) |

## What reviewers say

### SideCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidecast/id608426917)

Easily enlarge typed messages on your device screen for clear, silent communication from a distance. Use text or emojis to convey your message, then rotate your device to share it with anyone nearby. Perfect for loud environments or private conversations.

**Highlights:** Create instant signs and billboards, Enlarge typed messages, Use text and emojis, Rotate device for display, Silent and private communication, Voice-to-text support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SideCast upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective communication
- 💡 Useful for various noisy environments
- 🚀 Fast and snappier UX (recent updates)
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 💡 Great for communicating when unable to speak

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes too often
- 🐛 Does not rotate reliably
- 🐛 Pages run into each other
- 🐛 Timed out forcing upgrade
- 🐛 Not compatible with older iOS versions (historically)

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Allow selection of text and background colors
- Remove time limit (mentioned once)


### The AMP App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-amp-app/id1571297852)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 208 ratings, while The AMP App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SideCast or The AMP App have ads?

SideCast shows ads; The AMP App does not.

### 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 September 17, 2026 and The AMP App on September 9, 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.*