Comparison

Lightboard vs Scribe Timer

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

Head to head
About

Lightboard

Transform your device into a dynamic digital signboard. Display scrolling marquee text or static messages in customizable colors and sizes. Ideal for events, businesses, or personal expression.

Highlights
  • Marquee scrolling text
  • Customizable scroll direction
  • Preset message history
  • Adjustable text and background colors
  • Fullscreen display mode
  • Adjustable text size and speed
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a digital signboard with Lightboard! Display scrolling marquee text or static messages in vibrant colors — perfect for events, cheering, stores, and more. KEY FEATURES • Marquee Scrolling Text Enter any message and watch it scroll smoothly across the screen. Choose from multiple speed options, from super fast to super slow. • Scroll Direction Control Pick the direction your text scrolls — left, right, up, or down — for the perfect display effect. • Preset History Save your favorite signboard setups automatically. Quickly recall past configurations with one tap. • Fully Customizable Adjust text size, text color, and background color to match any occasion. Make your message stand out. • Fullscreen Display Tap play to go fullscreen. Your message fills the entire screen for maximum visibility. Whether you are at a concert, sports game, party, or running a small business, Lightboard helps you communicate your message loud and clear.

About

Scribe Timer

Features
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Scribe Timer is a timer app that supports handwritten input. Features: ・You can set the timer using handwritten input. ・You can start recently used timers from the “History” section. Scribe Timer Pro features: ・You can change the theme color. ・You can customize the timer design. ・You can display the timer in widgets.

Screenshots

Lightboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lightboard at none against Scribe Timer's 1. Lightboard also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Scribe Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price 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. Scribe Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lightboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightboard ships an update every 2 weeks, Scribe Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Lightboard versus Scribe Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightboardScribe Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYongJae KimTento Ishino

In-app purchases

None

Lightboard

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Scribe Timer

One-time1
  • Scribe Timer Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Lightboard free?
Lightboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scribe Timer free?
Scribe Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lightboard or Scribe Timer have ads?
Lightboard shows ads; Scribe Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Lightboard or Scribe Timer?
Lightboard ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scribe Timer daily. Most recently, Lightboard was updated on September 9, 2026 and Scribe Timer on September 17, 2026.

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