Comparison

AirWrite vs Marquee

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

Marquee

Create custom LED banners and marquees with text or emojis. Choose from dynamic, static, or flashlight modes with customizable colors, fonts, and scrolling speeds. Perfect for events, concerts, or as a portable signboard.

Highlights
  • Create LED banners with text and emojis
  • Dynamic, static, and flashlight modes
  • Customizable text and background colors
  • Adjustable text speed and direction
  • Multiple font styles and effects
  • AirPlay support
Features
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Marquee stands out as a user-friendly tool for crafting LED banners and marquees. It's as simple as inputting emojis or text to create your personalized message. This versatile tool can find a home at concerts, airports, meetings, parties, and more. Highlighted Features: - Choose from 3 modes: dynamic, static, and flashlight. - Supports AirPlay functionality. - Customize text and background colors. - Control text movement direction. - Adjust text brightness to enhance or reduce transparency. - Set the speed of text scrolling. - Explore various color themes. - Access over 20 font styles. - Enjoy blinking and rainbow effects. If you find the app useful, please consider sharing your feedback by leaving a rating or review. Your input is greatly appreciated. Thank you! Unlock the full potential and dive into a world of premium features with our exclusive auto-renewing yearly subscription plan priced at just $19.99 USD/year. For more information about how we handle your data and ensure your privacy, please review our Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1saGdXhcCVeDttcgslvHNK22m8_rjZO1xbAQLsK3DAE4/edit?usp=sharing By using Marquee, you agree to our Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

Screenshots

AirWrite4 screens
Marquee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Marquee at 88% against AirWrite's 0%. Marquee also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (371 vs 2). AirWrite's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. AirWrite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Marquee sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Marquee holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marquee has 371 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of AirWrite's written reviews are positive against 88% of Marquee's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirWrite ships an update every 5 months, Marquee every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AirWrite versus Marquee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirWriteMarquee
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.6 (371 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews87.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2371 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman BekasEdwin Chan

Customer experience

AirWrite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Marquee

All ratings369 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive87.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.6%

Bugs and requests

AirWrite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Marquee

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Dynamic mode resets changes
  • Unable to enter new lines
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add pause functionality
  • Improve stability and performance
  • Introduce more customization options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AirWrite

One-time1
  • Unlock text color selection$0.99
4 purchases

Marquee

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is AirWrite free?
AirWrite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marquee free?
Marquee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AirWrite or Marquee?
Marquee is rated higher. AirWrite averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Marquee averages 4.6 from 371 ratings.
Do AirWrite or Marquee have ads?
Marquee shows ads; AirWrite does not.
Which is updated more often, AirWrite or Marquee?
AirWrite ships an update every 5 months, and Marquee every 2 months. Most recently, AirWrite was updated on November 2, 2026 and Marquee on November 3, 2026.

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