Comparison

SideCast vs LED Signs

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

Head to head
About

SideCast

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
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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

LED Signs

Create dynamic scrolling text displays for various purposes. Customize text, colors, speed, and direction for a personalized visual message. Preview your creations in fullscreen before displaying.

Highlights
  • Fullscreen preview
  • Scrolling text direction control
  • Text blinking effect
  • Adjustable text size
  • Customizable text and background colors
  • Adjustable scrolling speed
Features
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LED Signs is a text scrolling app. It's very easy to control. Every settings are graphic user interface. Features. * Display preview / Fullscreen. * Scrolling left, right or stop text. * Text blinking. * Customize text size. * Customize text color & background color. * Customize scrolling speed. Keywords : LED,LED Display,LED Board,LED Message Board, LED Scroller,Dot Matrix Display,banner,Marquee,scrolling text, Scrolling marquee, LED signs

Screenshots

SideCast4 screens
LED Signs2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SideCast at 4.6 against LED Signs's 3.0. SideCast also leads on ratings volume (208 vs 1). LED Signs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. LED Signs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SideCast holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. 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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SideCast versus LED Signs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSideCastLED Signs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (208 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews92.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings208 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlerion Media LLCTony Peng

Customer experience

SideCast

All ratings208 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive92.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative5.8%

LED Signs

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
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)

LED Signs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SideCast

One-time1
  • SideCast upgrade2 variants$0.99
None

LED Signs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SideCast free?
SideCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LED Signs free?
LED Signs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SideCast or LED Signs?
SideCast is rated higher. SideCast averages 4.6 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while LED Signs averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SideCast or LED Signs have ads?
SideCast shows ads; LED Signs does not.

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