Comparison

GlowText vs CheerGlow

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

Head to head
About

GlowText

Features
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Turn your iPhone & iPad into a vibrant LED display. GlowText is the ultimate all-in-one LED toolkit — scrolling marquee, sports scoreboard, clock, light effects, and GIF/video export. Whether you're cheering at a concert, scoring a game, or lighting up a party, GlowText has you covered with stunning neon visuals and smooth animations. SCROLLING LED MARQUEE • Classic 5Ɨ7 dot-matrix LED text with pixel-perfect rendering • 8 LED styles: circle, square, diamond, neon, pixel, retro, star, heart • Smooth scrolling with adjustable speed and direction • Multiple colors and gradient effects: rainbow, flame, ocean, sunset, neon • Blink modes: sequential, random, breathing • Multi-line support with vertical scrolling • 6 template categories: concert, sports, party, store, confession, holiday • Custom dot editor — design your own LED patterns SPORTS SCOREBOARD • 7 sport modes: general, basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, table tennis, badminton • Basketball: 4 quarters, 12-min timer, fouls, timeouts, +1/+2/+3 scoring • Soccer: 2 halves, 45-min timer, injury time • Tennis: full game/set scoring with deuce and tiebreak • Customizable team names and colors • Seven-segment LED digital display CLOCK • 12-hour and 24-hour LED clock display • Countdown timer • Stopwatch • Siri Shortcuts support LIGHT EFFECTS • 9 effects: solid, breathing, SOS, police, strobe, party, candle, beat flash, volume wave • Music-sync modes: beat flash responds to rhythm, volume wave follows sound level • Adjustable frequency and sensitivity EXPORT & SHARE • Export scrolling text as GIF or video • Customizable duration, FPS, resolution, and aspect ratio • Transparent GIF background option • Save to Photos or share directly MORE FEATURES • iPad optimized with adaptive layout • Siri Shortcuts & App Intents • Screen always-on mode • Shake to switch colors PERFECT FOR • Concert fans — show your support with glowing messages • Sports enthusiasts — track scores and time during games • Party hosts — create atmosphere with colorful light effects • Small businesses — display promotions and announcements • Anyone who needs a portable LED sign Download GlowText now and light up every moment! SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION GlowText Pro offers weekly, monthly, yearly, and lifetime options. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://slowbuild.dev/glow-text/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://slowbuild.dev/glow-text/terms.html

About

CheerGlow

Features
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CheerGlow turns your phone into a light for concerts, fan events, and parties. With one tap, choose your color and light up the crowd. Use solid, gradient, or particle effects to stand out and create a vibrant atmosphere. Features: • Solid color light for instant cheering • Gradient mode for smooth color transitions • Particle effects: heart, starfield, glow stick • Simple and intuitive controls Perfect for: • Concerts and live events • Fan support • Parties and gatherings • Ambient lighting Open CheerGlow and raise your color.

Screenshots

GlowText4 screens
CheerGlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GlowText at weekly against CheerGlow's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. GlowText sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and CheerGlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlowText ships an update weekly, CheerGlow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
GlowText versus CheerGlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlowTextCheerGlow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer勇 ēŽ‹åš Ꝏ

In-app purchases

7 purchases

GlowText

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Weekly - All Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly - All Access$9.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly - All Access$14.991 Month
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  • Premium Monthly - All Access3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly - All Access$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly - All Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime - All Access$59.99
1 purchases

CheerGlow

One-time1
  • CheerGlow Pro$0.99

Questions

Is GlowText free?
GlowText is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CheerGlow free?
CheerGlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GlowText or CheerGlow have ads?
Neither GlowText nor CheerGlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GlowText or CheerGlow?
GlowText ships an update weekly, and CheerGlow every 2 months. Most recently, GlowText was updated on November 9, 2026 and CheerGlow on November 5, 2026.

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