# Lightboard vs Large Text Display

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Large Text Display at none against Lightboard's 1. Large Text Display also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Lightboard's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Large Text Display asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lightboard against 5.0 for Large Text Display. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Large Text Display has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lightboard ships an update every 2 weeks, Large Text Display every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightboard | Large Text Display |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightboard-led-signboard/id6739940962/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/large-text-display-led/id6743956133/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 39 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YongJae Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052227753) | [Ryouhei Azuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353297781) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightboard-led-signboard/id6739940962)

Transform your device into a large, customizable LED sign for events or greetings. Display scrolling or static text with adjustable colors, sizes, and movement speeds. Save and reuse your messages for quick access.

**Highlights:** Full-screen LED sign display, Scrolling and static text options, Customizable text and background colors, Adjustable scrolling speed and direction, Multiline message support, Save and reuse message drafts, Pause, resume, and restart playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.49 | one-time |


### Large Text Display

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/large-text-display-led/id6743956133)

This utility app transforms your device into a large, customizable LED banner. Display scrolling text for events, shops, or any situation requiring attention. Adjust text size, speed, and colors to create impactful visual messages.

**Highlights:** Large scrolling text display, Customizable text size, Adjustable text speed, Customizable text color, Customizable background color, LED banner effect

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightboard free?

Lightboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Large Text Display free?

Large Text Display is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lightboard or Large Text Display?

Lightboard and Large Text Display are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Lightboard or Large Text Display have ads?

Both Lightboard and Large Text Display show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lightboard or Large Text Display?

Lightboard ships an update every 2 weeks, and Large Text Display every 3 months. Most recently, Lightboard was updated on November 8, 2026 and Large Text Display on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*