Marquee vs The Global Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marquee
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.
- 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
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Marquee stands out as a user-friendly tool for crafting LED banners and marquees. It's as simple as inputting emojis or text to create your personalized message. This versatile tool can find a home at concerts, airports, meetings, parties, and more. Highlighted Features: - Choose from 3 modes: dynamic, static, and flashlight. - Supports AirPlay functionality. - Customize text and background colors. - Control text movement direction. - Adjust text brightness to enhance or reduce transparency. - Set the speed of text scrolling. - Explore various color themes. - Access over 20 font styles. - Enjoy blinking and rainbow effects. If you find the app useful, please consider sharing your feedback by leaving a rating or review. Your input is greatly appreciated. Thank you! Unlock the full potential and dive into a world of premium features with our exclusive auto-renewing yearly subscription plan priced at just $19.99 USD/year. For more information about how we handle your data and ensure your privacy, please review our Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1saGdXhcCVeDttcgslvHNK22m8_rjZO1xbAQLsK3DAE4/edit?usp=sharing By using Marquee, you agree to our Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.
The Global Note
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Ready to add to your collection? Scan your unique collectible banknote and step into an AR experience with The Global Note app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Global Note at none against Marquee's 4. The Global Note also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Marquee sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. The Global Note asks for nothing beyond the download.
Marquee ships an update every 2 months, The Global Note every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marquee | The Global Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (371 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 371 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Edwin Chan | The Global Note B.V. |
Bugs and requests
Marquee
Reported bugs
3 issues- Dynamic mode resets changes
- Unable to enter new lines
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Add pause functionality
- Improve stability and performance
- Introduce more customization options
The Global Note
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Marquee
- Weekly subscription$1.997 Days
- Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
- Yearly subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime$19.99
The Global Note
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Marquee free?
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Do Marquee or The Global Note have ads?
Which is updated more often, Marquee or The Global Note?
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