# Magic Marquee vs Show U

The clearest difference is rating: Show U at 5.0 against Magic Marquee's 4.5. Show U also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). Magic Marquee's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Marquee sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Show U sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Show U holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Marquee has 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Magic Marquee ships an update every 3 months, Show U every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Marquee | Show U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-marquee-banner-maker/id1537273613/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show-u-led-text-maker/id6502463832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [La Fáppbrica](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470174145) | [Just For Fun (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730438500) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Marquee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-marquee-banner-maker/id1537273613)

Create dynamic text and image banners for various situations, from concert messages to meeting room signs. Save your creations as projects for easy reuse. Optimize battery life with native technology for smooth animations.

**Highlights:** Custom text and image banners, Adjustable scrolling speed and direction, Background and text color options, Font selection, Save projects for reuse, Battery-efficient animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### 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 Magic Marquee free?

Magic Marquee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Show U free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Marquee or Show U?

Show U is rated higher. Magic Marquee averages 4.5 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Show U averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Magic Marquee or Show U have ads?

Both Magic Marquee and Show U show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Marquee or Show U?

Magic Marquee ships an update every 3 months, and Show U every 3 days. Most recently, Magic Marquee was updated on September 17, 2026 and Show U on September 11, 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.*