Comparison

Big Text Maker vs LED Banner

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

Head to head
About

Big Text Maker

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a bright scrolling LED sign. Type a message, tap Display and hold it up: at a concert, a game, the airport pickup gate, a party or a shop window. 400+ READY-MADE TEMPLATES Choose from more than 400 animated templates in 30+ categories, including Birthday, Concert, Sports, Party, Love, Flirt, Wedding, Graduation, Christmas, Halloween, New Year, Sale, Pickup, Road, Gaming, Gym, CafΓ©, Funny and SOS. Plus Crazy Banners light scenes, LED clocks and countdowns. MAKE IT YOURS β€’ 12 pixel typefaces, from Classic and Digital to Stencil, Slab and Outline β€’ Scroll, Typewriter, Wave, Pulse, Sparkle and more, at the speed and direction you want β€’ Solid colors, a different color per letter, animated gradients, or a gradient you build yourself β€’ Round, square, heart, star and other bulb shapes in three sizes β€’ Neon, rainbow and chase frames, glow, blink and color sweep β€’ Animated backdrops, or turn a photo from your library into LED lights β€’ A phrase library for quick messages FULL-SCREEN DISPLAY Your banner fills the screen at full brightness and the screen stays on. Lock the display so a stray tap doesn't stop it, mirror it, or tap the sign to send a ripple across the bulbs. LED CLOCK AND COUNTDOWNS Put a live LED clock on your nightstand, or count down to a birthday, a kickoff or New Year's Eve. DRAW BANNER Paint your own pixel art with mirror and radial symmetry, then play it back on the LED board. TELEPROMPTER Read your script off the screen while you record or speak. Set the pace, size and colors, highlight the current word, and mirror the text for prompter glass. SAVE AND SHARE Keep your banners, drawings and scripts in My Banners. Export a banner as an HD video or an animated GIF and share it to Messages, AirDrop, Files or your photo library. FOR iPHONE AND iPAD Every screen has a layout designed for iPad too. The app is available in English, German, Spanish, French, Hindi, Italian, Korean and Portuguese. FREE AND PRO Big Text Maker is free to download and shows ads. In the free version, you watch a short ad to show a banner full screen, start the Teleprompter or use some templates. LED Banner Pro unlocks every template, typeface and effect, adds video and GIF export, and removes all ads. LED Banner Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. The price, billing period and any free trial are shown before you confirm. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for the renewal within the 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://wave.studio/privacy-policy/ios.led Terms of Use: https://wave.studio/terms-and-conditions/ios.led

About

LED Banner

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Transform your device into a dynamic LED scrolling banner! Whether you’re at a concert, event, or need to grab attention, LED Banner Scroller helps you create eye-catching messages that move across the screen. Key Features: Scrolling LED Text Display – Easily create moving text banners Adjustable Scrolling Speed – Control how fast your text moves Text Size Customization – Resize text for perfect visibility Full Customization for Your Message: Multiple Fonts & Colors – Choose from various fonts and text colors Text Positioning – Adjust the vertical position for better readability Background Options to Stand Out: Solid Color Backgrounds – Select any color from the palette Pattern Backgrounds – Choose from dots, squares, stars, and triangles Image & Video Backgrounds – Use custom images or animated videos Pattern Size Adjustment – Fine-tune background pattern sizes Designed for a Seamless Experience: Onboarding Tutorial – Step-by-step guide for easy setup Animated Splash Screen – LED-style animation on app launch Auto Screen Brightness – Optimized display visibility in any setting Save and Reuse Your Favorite Banners: Save Configurations – Store custom designs for quick use Banner History – Access previously created banners Template System – Load saved designs instantly LED Banner Scroller is perfect for concerts, parties, events, protests, or simply having fun. Subscriptions: LED Banner Pro offers two auto-renewable subscriptions: LED Banner Pro Weekly: $2.99 per week with 3 days free trial LED Banner Pro Annual: $24.99 per year LED Banner Pro Lifetime: $34.99 per year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://green-chips-b04.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-1b963820dc8980dca40de603648be1db Terms of Use (EULA): https://green-chips-b04.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-EULA-1b963820dc89804787f6ce25817d30e3

Screenshots

Big Text Maker4 screens
LED Banner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LED Banner at none against Big Text Maker's shown. LED Banner also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Big Text Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and LED Banner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Text Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, LED Banner every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Big Text Maker versus LED Banner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig Text MakerLED Banner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size70 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWave Design StudioOmari Sopromadze

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Big Text Maker

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Version LED Banner$7.997 Days
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99
2 purchases

LED Banner

Subscriptions2
  • LED Banner Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • LED Banner Pro Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Big Text Maker free?
Big Text Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LED Banner free?
LED Banner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Big Text Maker or LED Banner have ads?
Big Text Maker shows ads; LED Banner does not.
Which is updated more often, Big Text Maker or LED Banner?
Big Text Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, and LED Banner every 3 days. Most recently, Big Text Maker was updated on November 4, 2026 and LED Banner on November 4, 2026.

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