SideCast vs LED Signs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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.
- Fullscreen preview
- Scrolling text direction control
- Text blinking effect
- Adjustable text size
- Customizable text and background colors
- Adjustable scrolling speed
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. SideCast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LED Signs asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | SideCast | LED Signs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (208 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 208 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 6.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alerion Media LLC | Tony Peng |
Customer experience
SideCast
LED Signs
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
SideCast
- SideCast upgrade2 variants$0.99
LED Signs
No in-app purchases








