# AirWrite vs Marquee

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirWrite | Marquee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airwrite/id1313701821/reviews) | **[4.6 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marquee-led-display-banner/id1641426826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **371** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **87.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Bekas](https://appshunter.io/developer/904431721) | [Edwin Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530170225) |

## What reviewers say

### AirWrite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airwrite/id1313701821)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock text color selection | $0.99 | one-time |


### Marquee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marquee-led-display-banner/id1641426826)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Simple to use
- 👍 Pleasing interface
- 👍 Useful for various events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Technical issues
- 🐛 Inability to pause
- 💰 Expensive
- 🔧 Needs more features

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add pause functionality
- Improve stability and performance
- Introduce more customization options


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*