Brownout vs LED Marquee
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brownout
Easily check Japan's electricity demand forecast across 10 regions. View actual demand, forecasts, and supply capacity with clear daily line charts. Stay informed about the power situation from Hokkaido to Okinawa.
- Electricity demand forecasts for 10 Japanese regions
- Actual demand, forecast, and supply capacity charts
- Real-time usage rate display
- Easy region switching
- Data from regional power companies
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"Brownout" is an iOS app that lets you easily check the electricity demand forecast (Denki Yoho) for 10 regions across Japan. View each region's actual demand, forecast, and supply capacity as a daily line chart. Simply switch between regions to instantly check the power situation anywhere from Hokkaido to Okinawa. [Features] • Displays electricity demand forecasts for all 10 regions of Japan • View actual demand, forecast, and supply capacity in easy-to-read line charts • Shows real-time usage rate • Region switching [Supported Regions] Hokkaido / Tohoku / Tokyo / Chubu / Hokuriku / Kansai / Chugoku / Shikoku / Kyushu / Okinawa Data is fetched from the Denki Yoho CSV files published by each regional power company.
LED Marquee
Transform your phone into a dynamic LED marquee sign. Create custom scrolling text banners with vibrant LED effects, diverse fonts, and full color customization. Save and share your creations as videos or GIFs, perfect for events, promotions, and announcements.
- LED scrolling text display with dot effects
- Over 20 custom fonts
- Full color customization for text and background
- Export as MP4 video and animated GIF
- Blink and animation effects
- iCloud sync for designs
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Turn your iPhone into a stunning LED marquee sign! Create eye-catching scrolling text banners with vibrant LED effects — perfect for events, parties, concerts, sports games, classrooms, stores, and more. KEY FEATURES: LED Scrolling Text Display Create beautiful scrolling text with realistic LED dot effects. Choose from circle, star, and heart LED patterns. Customize speed, direction, and display style to make your message stand out. 20+ Custom Fonts Select from over 20 built-in fonts including bold, handwritten, and display styles. Perfect for any occasion — from professional presentations to fun party signs. Full Color Customization Pick any color for your text, background, outline, and shadow. Create stunning color combinations that grab attention. Add stroke effects and shadows for extra visual impact. Export as Video & GIF Save your LED banner as MP4 video or animated GIF. Share directly to social media, messaging apps, or use as eye-catching content. Blink & Animation Effects Add blinking effects to make your text even more noticeable. Adjust blink speed and scrolling speed independently for the perfect animated display. iCloud Sync Save unlimited LED text designs that sync across all your Apple devices via iCloud. Access your creations anywhere, anytime. PERFECT FOR: • Concerts & live events — hold up messages for your favorite artist • Sports games — cheer for your team with animated banners • Parties & celebrations — display birthday wishes, countdowns • Classrooms — create attention-grabbing announcements • Stores & businesses — promote sales and special offers Download LED Marquee now and turn your phone into a powerful scrolling LED sign! Terms of Service: https://spacenodehq.web.app/led-banner/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://spacenodehq.web.app/led-banner/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brownout at none against LED Marquee's 3. LED Marquee's advantage is review sentiment (14% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. LED Marquee sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Brownout asks for nothing beyond the download.
Brownout ships an update every 3 weeks, LED Marquee monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brownout | LED Marquee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 14.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bitz | Space Node Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Brownout
LED Marquee
Bugs and requests
Brownout
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
LED Marquee
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Barely visible in the dark
Requested features
2 requests- Remove ads
- Make it ad-free
In-app purchases
Brownout
No in-app purchases
LED Marquee
- Pro version3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Pro version3 Days trial$13.991 Month
- Pro version$44.991 Year
Questions
Is Brownout free?
Is LED Marquee free?
Do Brownout or LED Marquee have ads?
Which is updated more often, Brownout or LED Marquee?
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