Comparison

LEDMatrix vs Retrogaming Collection

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

Retrogaming Collection

Catalog your entire video game collection, including games, boxes, and manuals. Track your library across numerous classic gaming platforms. This app helps you manage your collection's information, not provide playable games.

Highlights
  • Catalog games, boxes, and manuals
  • Supports multiple classic platforms
  • Manage your entire game library
  • Track collection details
  • Digital game library management
Features
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Retrogaming Collection is the must-have companion app for retro game collectors. Catalog your physical game library across 13 iconic platforms and take full control of your collection. - 13 CLASSIC PLATFORMS Atari 2600 · Dreamcast · Game Boy · Game Boy Advance · GameCube · Game Gear · Master System · Mega Drive/Genesis · Nintendo 64 · NES/Famicom · PlayStation · Saturn · Super NES/SNES - BUILD YOUR LIBRARY Search the retrogaming database to find any game. View cover art, release date, publisher, developer, and regional editions (PAL / NA / JP). Add games to your collection in a single tap. - PLAY YOUR GAMES IN-APP Load your own ROM and play instantly for supported platforms — NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari 2600, Game Gear, Master System, and Nintendo 64. Save and resume anytime. You provide your own legally-owned game files — the app never bundles or links to ROMs. - SORT & FILTER Sort by title, release year, or completeness. Filter by boxed copies, manuals, and regions (PAL/NA/JP). Find exactly what you're looking for instantly. - COLLECTION STATS Get insights at a glance: box rate, manual rate, completeness score, regional breakdown, and your most stacked platform. - YOUTUBE VIDEOS Watch retrogaming content for each platform without leaving the app — reviews, gameplay, and history. - BACKUP & EXPORT Export your collection as JSON or CSV. Share it, archive it, or open it in a spreadsheet. Restore from any backup anytime. - 7 LANGUAGES English · Français · Deutsch · Español · Italiano · 日本語 · 한국어 - DARK MODE Light, dark, or system-adaptive — your eyes, your choice.

Screenshots

LEDMatrix4 screens
Retrogaming Collection2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Retrogaming Collection at 68% against LEDMatrix's 0%. Retrogaming Collection also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). LEDMatrix's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 2.0) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Retrogaming Collection sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LEDMatrix holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of LEDMatrix's written reviews are positive against 68% of Retrogaming Collection's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LEDMatrix ships an update every 12 months, Retrogaming Collection every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LEDMatrix versus Retrogaming Collection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLEDMatrixRetrogaming Collection
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better2.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews67.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZippy SystemsAlain Grange

Customer experience

LEDMatrix

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

Retrogaming Collection

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral10.8%
Negative21.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LEDMatrix

One-time1
  • Font Editor$0.99
1 purchases

Retrogaming Collection

One-time1
  • Remove permanently$1.99

Questions

Is LEDMatrix free?
LEDMatrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retrogaming Collection free?
Retrogaming Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LEDMatrix or Retrogaming Collection?
LEDMatrix is rated higher. LEDMatrix averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Retrogaming Collection averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.
Do LEDMatrix or Retrogaming Collection have ads?
Neither LEDMatrix nor Retrogaming Collection shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LEDMatrix or Retrogaming Collection?
LEDMatrix ships an update every 12 months, and Retrogaming Collection every 3 months. Most recently, LEDMatrix was updated on October 16, 2026 and Retrogaming Collection on October 18, 2026.

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