Comparison

LEDMatrix vs Fireworks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LEDMatrix

Emulate a light-emitting diode matrix sign to display messages, flirt, or communicate across a room. Features include unlimited message length, multi-line editing, and a unique DJ mode for sending messages via Bluetooth. Supports Twitter integration and remote access via a web browser.

Highlights
  • Unlimited message length
  • Multi-line editor
  • DJ mode for Bluetooth messaging
  • Twitter integration
  • Remote web browser access
  • Customizable speed and color
Features
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This version of LEDMatrix has been updated for iOS 7 users. It has includes Twitter access. Just display your message or tweet it instead. You must have Twitter installed and logged in for this option to be available. Supports a built-in web site. Enter messages remotely from anything with a browser!! LEDMatrix is a light emitting diode matrix sign emulator. Use it to flirt, talk to your mates the other side of the room, order you drinks at the bar. If you loose your voice LEDMatrix allows you to append phrases together to build up more complex messages. LEDMatrix offers a unique feature, DJ mode. This mode allows you to send a message from one copy of LEDMatrix to another, use it at the disco to send requests, via Bluetooth, to the DJ's iPhone or iPod. This feature can be used in many other situations. Features :- Unlimited message length Multi-line editor Vibrate on message wrap Limited repeat or infinite repeat Append saved message Disable screen idle timer. Huge colour selection. Search saved messages by message name. Speed control. Use swipe gestures to speed up or slow down the scrolling rate. In DJ Mode tap the screen to cancel the current message and display the next, tap twice to return to the editor mode. Current version supports only the ASCII character set for UK English Follow us on twitter : @zippysystems For support email : support@zippysystems.com

About

Fireworks

Create custom fireworks displays with text and characters. Input your message, launch fireworks, and share your creations. Make the text frame invisible for a unique visual experience.

Highlights
  • Launch fireworks with text
  • Customizable text frames
  • Shareable capture screens
  • Fireworks emoticons
  • Invisible text frame option
Features
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Fireworks app that launches favorite characters Tell your thoughts with fireworks! Share the capture screen to everyone! For the operation, enter characters in the frame at the bottom of the screen. Pushing fire button will fire fireworks. You can also make the frame of the text invisible. It is fun to set some characters and let someone shoot you. ! Fireworks Emoticons may be interesting too! (^ ^)!

Screenshots

LEDMatrix4 screens
Fireworks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fireworks at 5.0 against LEDMatrix's 3.0. Fireworks also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (33% vs 0%). LEDMatrix's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LEDMatrix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fireworks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fireworks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of LEDMatrix's written reviews are positive against 33% of Fireworks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LEDMatrix ships an update every 12 months, Fireworks every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LEDMatrix versus Fireworks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLEDMatrixFireworks
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 12 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZippy Systemskume toru

Customer experience

LEDMatrix

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Fireworks

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LEDMatrix

One-time1
  • Font Editor$0.99
None

Fireworks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LEDMatrix free?
LEDMatrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fireworks free?
Fireworks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LEDMatrix or Fireworks?
Fireworks is rated higher. LEDMatrix averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Fireworks averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LEDMatrix or Fireworks have ads?
Fireworks shows ads; LEDMatrix does not.
Which is updated more often, LEDMatrix or Fireworks?
LEDMatrix ships an update every 12 months, and Fireworks every 19 months. Most recently, LEDMatrix was updated on October 16, 2026 and Fireworks on October 5, 2026.

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