# MakeColor vs Led Banner

The clearest difference is rating: Led Banner at 4.7 against MakeColor's 4.0. Led Banner also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (9.2K vs 1). MakeColor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Led Banner sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. MakeColor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Led Banner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Led Banner has 9.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MakeColor ships an update every 4 months, Led Banner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MakeColor | Led Banner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makecolor/id1580467591/reviews) | **[4.7 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-banner-led-running-text/id6738937669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yukihiro Shioya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565306192) | [CEM SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664408786) |

## What reviewers say

### MakeColor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makecolor/id1580467591)

Experiment with color combinations instantly. This simple and fun app allows you to select two colors, set their ratio, and see them blend like real paint. You can even add more colors to the resulting mixture for further experimentation.

**Highlights:** Instant color mixing, Adjustable color ratio, Layer multiple color mixes, Simple controls for all ages, Color selection for art and crafts, Color combination suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Led Banner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-banner-led-running-text/id6738937669)

Transform your phone into a dynamic LED banner to create eye-catching scrolling messages. Perfect for parties, promotions, or everyday fun, this app offers customizable fonts, colors, and scrolling effects.

**Highlights:** Customizable fonts and sizes, Color and background effects, Adjustable scrolling speed, Multiple scrolling directions, Real-time preview, Easy-to-use interface

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Led Banner Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly WC Offer | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly WC trial first week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly WC | $29.99 | per year |
| Led Banner Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Customizable color options
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Requires payment for full access
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤯 Frustrating ad experience

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Reduce number of ads
- Improve ad placement and frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MakeColor free?

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

### Is Led Banner free?

Led Banner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MakeColor or Led Banner?

Led Banner is rated higher. MakeColor averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Led Banner averages 4.7 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do MakeColor or Led Banner have ads?

Led Banner shows ads; MakeColor does not.

### Which is updated more often, MakeColor or Led Banner?

MakeColor ships an update every 4 months, and Led Banner fortnightly. Most recently, MakeColor was updated on October 27, 2026 and Led Banner on November 1, 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.*
