Comparison

LED Board vs LedPad

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

Head to head
About

LED Board

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a bright LED sign. Type a message, pick a pixel font and a color, and hold it up: your words scroll across the screen in real LED dots that anyone can read from far away. MADE FOR THE MOMENT • Concerts and K-pop shows: cheer for your idol or ask for one more song • Games: support your team in your country's flag colors • Airport pickups, birthdays, parties and weddings • Bars, shops and loud places: OPEN, ON AIR, CHECK PLEASE REAL LED SIGNS • Pixel fonts drawn dot by dot, plus Japanese and Korean • LED symbols: hearts, stars, smileys and arrows • Any color, multicolor gradients and flags from over 100 countries • Neon tube and glowing bulb styles • Light frames: marquee, string lights, neon and lines • Animated LED decorations: kitten, campfire, fireworks, confetti, Christmas tree and more, in the corners or as the star of the sign • Symbols with their own motion: arrows with a running light, beating hearts, sparkling stars ONE TAP TO SHOW IT • Full screen in landscape, scrolling in any direction or standing still • Speed, size, blink, glow and mirror • Keep the screen on and the brightness at max while you show it READY WHEN YOU ARE • Templates for every occasion • Quick messages and your own saved phrases • Save your signs and share them as video or GIF • Concert light: solid color, strobe and lightstick • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets LED Scroller Pro unlocks every font, style, frame and template. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://privacy.owltaps.com

About

LedPad

Create custom scrolling LED banners with dynamic text effects, fonts, and backgrounds. Save and share your designs, or cast them to larger screens for maximum impact at events or gatherings.

Highlights
  • AI-generated and pre-built phrases
  • Customizable fonts and colors
  • Dynamic scrolling effects with speed control
  • Personalized backgrounds (solid, gradient, images, GIFs)
  • Save and share banner templates
  • Big screen casting to TVs/projectors
Features
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LEDPad app is here to make you the center of attention! Whether you’re at an esports event, a concert, or waiting to greet someone special at the airport, this app lets you display your message in style! Key Features: 1. Quick Phrases at Your Fingertips: In addition to a rich library of pre-built phrases, AI-generated phrases are also supported, saving time and effort for effortless banner creation! 2. Custom Fonts and Colors: Pick from a variety of font styles and colors to match your mood—whether you’re going for sleek and minimal or bright and bold! 3. Dynamic Scrolling Effects: Control how your text moves—scroll left, right, up, or down, adjust the speed, and even add reflective or blinking effects to really stand out! 4. Personalized Backgrounds: Choose from solid colors, gradients, or use images and GIFs as your background for an extra personal touch. 5. Save and Share Banners: Store your custom banners for future use, or share templates with friends to expand your collection! 6. Big Screen Casting: Broadcast your banner onto larger screens like TVs or projectors for maximum visibility and impact! Whether you’re cheering for your favorite team or making a bold statement, hold up your phone, and let your message shine for everyone to see! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

LED Board4 screens
LedPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LedPad at none against LED Board's shown. LedPad also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 29 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. LED Board sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and LedPad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LED Board ships an update every 29 months, LedPad every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
LED Board versus LedPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLED BoardLedPad
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 29 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB615 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose SaponHuizhou Kingtog Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LED Board

Subscriptions4
  • Led Text - Marquee - Premium$0.991 Month
  • Special Offer - 59% Discount$6.991 Year
  • LED Scroller Pro Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
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  • LED Scroller Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
3 purchases

LedPad

Subscriptions2
  • LedPad Led Banner Month$3.991 Month
  • LedPad Led Banner Year3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • LedPad Led Banner LifeTime Pro$6.99

Questions

Is LED Board free?
LED Board is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LedPad free?
LedPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LED Board or LedPad have ads?
LED Board shows ads; LedPad does not.
Which is updated more often, LED Board or LedPad?
LED Board ships an update every 29 months, and LedPad every 5 weeks. Most recently, LED Board was updated on November 8, 2026 and LedPad on November 4, 2026.

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