Marquee TV vs AirWrite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marquee TV
Access a vast library of performing arts content, including opera, ballet, theater, and documentaries. Stream high-definition performances from renowned global arts organizations on demand. Create watchlists and enjoy curated collections from leading artists and venues.
- Opera, dance, theater, and documentary content
- Performances from leading arts organizations
- Curated collections
- Unlimited HD streaming
- Watchlist creation
- Downloadable content
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Marquee TV brings you the most prestigious performing arts and cultural programs from around the world. Discover brand new works or rediscover your favorite performances from the world of opera, theater, music and dance plus fascinating documentaries about the arts. Marquee TV features breathtaking performances from the world’s leading arts organizations including the Royal Opera House, Royal Shakespeare Company, English National Ballet, Australian Ballet, Teatro alla Scala, London Philharmonic Orchestra and more. A Marquee TV subscription is your passport to arts and culture on demand and includes: - Contemporary Dance, Theater, Opera, Ballet, Docs & more. - Curated collections from acclaimed theater companies, venues, directors & choreographers. - Unlimited HD - Watch on your big screen using AirPlay, and Chromecast - Download the app & watch on the go - Create personal watchlists of your favorite content. *The Marquee TV subscription is monthly or yearly and renews every month or year unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will automatically be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and you will be charged for one month at a time. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.marquee.tv/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.marquee.tv/tos
AirWrite
Create dynamic text messages that appear to float in mid-air. Simply type your message and wave your device to bring it to life. It's a unique and attention-grabbing way to communicate.
- Write text in mid-air
- Dynamic text animation
- Creative communication tool
- Attention-grabbing messages
- Simple gesture control
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Write your own text in mid-air with your iPhone! Type a message, press GO, hold the phone up and wave your forearm like a windshield wiper. AirWrite tracks the motion of your arm and keeps the letters frozen in the air — your message hangs in space as if painted with light. A creative way to say HELLO at a concert, cheer someone from the crowd, find your ride at the airport, or just amaze your friends in the dark. You will definitely catch attention! HOW IT WORKS AirWrite models your arm as a compass: your elbow is the centre and the phone draws on the arc your hand traces. Motion sensors follow every swing with zero drift, so the text stays exactly where you "hung" it — even during fast waves. Letters curve along the arc, just like your hand moves. SMART BY DESIGN • No calibration — physics measures your arm length automatically while you wave • Feel a gentle tap when you reach the beginning and the end of your message • Double-tap to re-centre the text anywhere you like • Adjustable text size, remembers your message and colour • Works fully offline, nothing to sign up for MADE FOR THE DARK The display is pure black with nothing but your glowing message — perfect for night events, parties, and festivals. PRO COLOURS Writing in classic red is free forever. Unlock the full colour wheel once and paint the air in any colour you like — the purchase is yours for good and restores on any of your devices. Take your phone, enter the text, and wave!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Marquee TV at 50% against AirWrite's 0%. Marquee TV also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (343 vs 2). AirWrite's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Marquee TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and AirWrite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Marquee TV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marquee TV has 343 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Marquee TV's written reviews are positive against 0% of AirWrite's.
Marquee TV ships an update every 6 weeks, AirWrite every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marquee TV | AirWrite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (343 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 343 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marquee Arts Ltd | Roman Bekas |
Customer experience
Marquee TV
AirWrite
Bugs and requests
Marquee TV
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Login issues and account management problems
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Purchased content not accessible
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to resume playback from where you left off
- Better subtitle support, especially for operas
- More platform compatibility (e.g., Chromecast, Android TV)
- Improved search and content discovery features
AirWrite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Marquee TV
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
AirWrite
- Unlock text color selection$0.99









