# Marquee vs STROBE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STROBE at none against Marquee's 4. STROBE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). Marquee's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 60%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marquee sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. STROBE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Marquee holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marquee has 371 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Marquee's written reviews are positive against 60% of STROBE's.

Marquee ships an update every 2 months, STROBE every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marquee | STROBE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marquee-led-display-banner/id1641426826/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-dj-disco-party-lights/id1641899708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **371** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Edwin Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530170225) | [Maryana Yurieva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559522500) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### STROBE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-dj-disco-party-lights/id1641899708)

This app allows you to stream music to multiple devices simultaneously, enabling shared listening experiences with friends. Create collaborative playlists, discover new music, and chat with others in real-time.

**Highlights:** Music synchronization across multiple devices, Collaborative playlist creation, Share music from personal library or YouTube, Public and private listening rooms, Real-time chat with friends, Music voting system

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marquee free?

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

### Is STROBE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Marquee or STROBE?

Marquee is rated higher. Marquee averages 4.6 out of 5 from 371 ratings, while STROBE averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do Marquee or STROBE have ads?

Marquee shows ads; STROBE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Marquee or STROBE?

Marquee ships an update every 2 months, and STROBE every 11 days. Most recently, Marquee was updated on October 28, 2026 and STROBE on October 22, 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.*