Comparison

AirWrite vs BMC Convention

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Write text in mid-air
  • Dynamic text animation
  • Creative communication tool
  • Attention-grabbing messages
  • Simple gesture control
Features
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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!

About

BMC Convention

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This is the official app for the Blackpool Magic Convention

Screenshots

AirWrite4 screens
BMC Convention4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BMC Convention at none against AirWrite's 1. BMC Convention also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AirWrite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BMC Convention asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirWrite ships an update every 5 months, BMC Convention every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AirWrite versus BMC Convention: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirWriteBMC Convention
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman BekasJoshua Riley

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AirWrite

One-time1
  • Unlock text color selection$0.99
None

BMC Convention

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirWrite free?
AirWrite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BMC Convention free?
BMC Convention is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AirWrite or BMC Convention have ads?
Neither AirWrite nor BMC Convention shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AirWrite or BMC Convention?
AirWrite ships an update every 5 months, and BMC Convention every 2 months. Most recently, AirWrite was updated on October 12, 2026 and BMC Convention on October 3, 2026.

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