# Live text vs Show U

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Live text at none against Show U's 5. Live text also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). Show U's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 16 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Show U sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Live text asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Live text against 5.0 for Show U. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

Live text ships an update every 16 months, Show U every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live text | Show U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-text-text-flasher/id1493849391/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show-u-led-text-maker/id6502463832/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanimir Petrov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493849390) | [Just For Fun (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730438500) |

## What reviewers say

### Live text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-text-text-flasher/id1493849391)

Create dynamic and attention-grabbing text messages with customizable colors, fonts, and animations. Save your creations for later use. Perfect for making your messages stand out.

**Highlights:** Customizable background and text colors, Wide color palette and custom color editor, Multiple font choices, Animated effects (bounce, rotate, etc.), Save and revisit previous texts, Marquee sign style

**In-app purchases:** none


### Show U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show-u-led-text-maker/id6502463832)

Transform your phone screen into a dynamic LED sign for events and gatherings. Customize text, colors, fonts, images, and animations to create eye-catching displays. Make any occasion more memorable with personalized messages.

**Highlights:** Customizable LED text signs, Combine text, colors, fonts, Add images and animations, Use at concerts and events, Personalize special moments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| PRO Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| PRO Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |
| PRO Lifetime | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live text free?

Live text is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Show U free?

Show U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Live text or Show U?

Live text and Show U are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Live text or Show U have ads?

Show U shows ads; Live text does not.

### Which is updated more often, Live text or Show U?

Live text ships an update every 16 months, and Show U every 3 days. Most recently, Live text was updated on September 28, 2026 and Show U on October 15, 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.*