# Banner vs iLoveFireworks

The clearest difference is rating: iLoveFireworks at 5.0 against Banner's 3.0. iLoveFireworks also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (81% vs 69%). Banner's advantage is chart position (#95 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Banner costs $0.99 and iLoveFireworks $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iLoveFireworks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Banner's written reviews are positive against 81% of iLoveFireworks's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Banner | iLoveFireworks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banner/id289468215/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilovefireworks/id301027080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masayuki Akamatsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/284722836) | [Fireworks Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/301027083) |

## What reviewers say

### Banner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banner/id289468215)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Create custom LED-matrix-style displays for messages, time, date, tweets, and music information. Personalize your display with adjustable speeds, orientations, and element styles. Ideal for unique visual notifications and information sharing.

**Highlights:** Customizable messages, Display time and date, Show tweet feeds, Display music info, Adjustable scroll/blink speed, Customizable LED appearance

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast scrolling
- 👍 Customizable colors and styles
- 💡 Multiple saved messages
- 👍 Fun and useful app
- 🚀 Improved over free version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing
- 🐛 Text editing issues
- 🐛 Orientation issues
- 🐛 Missing features from free version

**Reported bugs**

- Text editing cursor issues
- Orientation-related bugs
- Freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

- More color and font options
- Ability to add symbols like heart
- Vertical scrolling or screen saver mode
- Random message playback
- Ability to manipulate individual pixels


### iLoveFireworks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilovefireworks/id301027080)

Create stunning 3D fireworks displays with simple tap controls. Experience breathtaking visuals and realistic sounds. This app is designed for users of all ages, including very young children.

**Highlights:** Create fireworks displays, Easy tap operation, 3D graphics, Realistic sounds, Suitable for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Banner free?

Banner costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iLoveFireworks free?

iLoveFireworks costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Banner or iLoveFireworks?

iLoveFireworks is rated higher. Banner averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while iLoveFireworks averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Banner or iLoveFireworks have ads?

Neither Banner nor iLoveFireworks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Banner or iLoveFireworks?

Banner ships an update every 3 months, and iLoveFireworks every 3 months. Most recently, Banner was updated on October 31, 2026 and iLoveFireworks on October 31, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*