Lightboard vs Talking compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Marquee scrolling text
- Customizable scroll direction
- Preset message history
- Adjustable text and background colors
- Fullscreen display mode
- Adjustable text size and speed
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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.
Talking compass
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Know your direction without looking at your phone. Talking Compass is a simple, high-contrast compass that speaks your direction and guides you using sound and haptics. Perfect for hands-free use, outdoor adventures, and accessibility. FEATURES • Spoken Direction Hear your heading in real time with customisable speech modes. • North Finder Guided feedback helps you align perfectly with North. • Heading Lock Lock your direction and get alerts if you go off course. • Directional Haptics Feel your direction with unique vibration patterns for each direction. • Haptics Only Mode Use vibration-only feedback for silent navigation. • Adaptive Speech More guidance when moving, less when still. • High Contrast Design Clear, bold interface for visibility in bright conditions. • Built for Accessibility Large tap targets and full VoiceOver support. Simple!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Talking compass at none against Lightboard's shown. Lightboard's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lightboard ships an update every 2 weeks, Talking compass monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lightboard | Talking compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YongJae Kim | Steven Johnson |
In-app purchases
Lightboard
No in-app purchases
Talking compass
No in-app purchases





