# Big Words

> Display custom text and emojis on Apple Watch for quick communication. (iPhone/iPad app by DollarApp.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-words/id296290510 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DollarApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/296290513)
- Category: Social Networking, Entertainment
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 89 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.2 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2008-12-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-words/id296290510/reviews.md

## What is Big Words?

Tired of Twitter? Message in real life using Big Words. This simple app is great for quickly grabbing attention, passing messages, and making a statement.

+ SWIPE for Multiple Pages
+ ROTATE to Landscape and Portrait
+ DOUBLE-TAP to Edit
+ SYNC to Apple Watch

Quite simply, Big Words is the easiest way to display any text or emoji on Apple Watch. 

"I've been addicted to Big Words for years. I've campaigned tirelessly for this app in SF, Berlin, Paris, London, and NY, and cannot stop using it. Someone help me. Seriously, someone help me stop." -@boltron

Find out more via @DollarApp on Twitter.

## Key features

- Display text and emojis on Apple Watch
- Swipe for multiple pages
- Rotate for landscape and portrait
- Double-tap to edit
- Sync to Apple Watch

## Chart rankings

- #54 in Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

## What do users think of Big Words?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 💡 Useful for silent communication
- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 😄 Fun to use
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Great for loud places
- 👍 Readable in various conditions
- 💡 Useful for specific needs (e.g., hearing impaired, DJ requests)
- 👍 Good for quick messages
- 👍 Clear and legible text

**Cons**

- 🐛 Text cut off at the top
- 🐛 Freezes or closes unexpectedly
- 🐛 Reset button missing after updates
- 🐛 Does not work on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Inconsistent swipe functionality
- 🐛 Issues with older devices/OS
- 🐛 App crashes or goes black
- 🐛 Ads added to paid/free versions
- 🐛 Basic functionality, lacks customization

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Text cut off at the top
- Freezes or closes unexpectedly
- Reset button missing after updates
- Does not work on Apple Watch
- Inconsistent swipe functionality
- Issues with older devices/OS
- App crashes or goes black
- Ads added to paid/free versions
- Double-tapping on iPad brings up keyboard but not text box
- Glitches with special characters like '@'

**Most requested features**

- Shortcut and Siri support
- Pre-saved lists and customization
- In-app purchase for square layout
- Easy image export
- Update for iPhone X
- Ability to make lists and edit
- Option to change font
- Option to create different lists
- Reset button functionality
- Control over zooming
- Advanced feature of a text editor
- Shake to advance screen
- Volume buttons to advance/retreat
- Slideshow mode
- Overview mode
- External keyboard support
- Color control
- Emoji enlarging
- Zoom control
- Send directly without saving to camera roll
- Post to Facebook directly
- Store phrases for replay in a list
- Auto-fill method
- Ability to change font color
- Create a slideshow of words
- Save half a dozen messages for quick access
- Vibrate, flash, pulsate options
- Variety of color choices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 89)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-words/id296290510/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun and surprisingly useful

*2021-06-09*

Have found this very useful for sending silent messages across the room 

Shortcut and Siri support would be nice

### 5/5 — I use this all the time!

*2019-10-29*

Wish there were pre-saved lists I could tap on and other customization but it works great if you have the time to type something and need it BIG!

### 5/5 — Great for silent communication.

*2019-08-19*

I work as a camera operator and when I don’t have a headset to speak with the control room I flash my Big Words in front of the lens for the director to see. Love it. Also useful during concerts to speak to your friends.

### 1/5 — Lady Di

*2019-02-09*

The free app “BIG” is much better than this one.  You can change the font, text color and background color.  I wish I would have known about the free app “BIG” before I made this purchase.

### 5/5 — I’ll pay for a square layout in-app purchase!

*2018-11-24*

Love this app, use it all the time, glad it works on my Xs ... have a folder of ‘lock screen mantra’ screenshots - hey I’ll buy an in-app purchase for easy image export - but I digress - would tap the buy button on a square layout the moment you release it thanks

### 5/5 — Super useful

*2018-08-09*

I use this app all the time. In crowded loud situations, in very quiet situations. I use it to announce to a crowd or pass a discrete note. I also had a patient with ALS who used it to type out messages to me. I love it. Has been on my home screen since my iPhone 3 and stayed there ever since.

### 1/5 — Does not work on Apple Watch

*2018-05-12*

This app does not work at all on my Apple Watch running version 4.3. All I see on the screen or three big white dots against a black background. Totally useless!

### 5/5 — Best app for loud bars

*2017-11-17*

I have used this app anywhere is crowded and loud, like bars.

Write your order and the bartender will be so surprised he might give you a free drink (happened to me several times, yes, really)

I've loved this app since day one. Works as it's supposed to, needs nothing else.

I do have a request tough... Can you guys update it to iPhone X please?

### 5/5 — Delightful

*2017-08-19*

I wish I'd written it.

### 1/5 — Frustrating!

*2017-02-28*

This app is extremely frustrating!! You can only add 2-3 words at a time and then it freezes or closes. So irritated that I even paid $1 for it 😡

## Frequently asked questions about Big Words

### What does Big Words do?

Big Words allows you to display any text or emoji directly on your Apple Watch. It's designed for quickly grabbing attention, passing messages, or making a statement in real life.

### What are the key features of Big Words?

Key features include the ability to display text and emojis, swipe between multiple pages, rotate the display between landscape and portrait modes, double-tap to edit content, and sync messages to your Apple Watch.

### Is Big Words free to use?

Yes, Big Words is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating it is completely free to download and use.

### What devices is Big Words compatible with?

The app is specifically designed for Apple Watch. It allows you to display content on your watch and sync messages to it, implying compatibility with iPhones that support Apple Watch functionality.

### What are common use cases for Big Words?

Common use cases include quickly showing a message to someone without needing your phone, making a statement in a group setting, or simply displaying a favorite emoji or phrase on your wrist for easy access.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2015-06-27

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

+ Support for Apple Watch
+ Support for all screen sizes on iPhone
+ Support for all screen sizes on iPad
+ Support for large display of all emoji

(Hint: for upside-down text, try using upsidedowntext.com)

### 1.8 — 2011-10-04

Thank you Apple for featuring Big Words as a Staff Favorite. We built it for you.
+ Added New Gesture: SWIPE for more pages.
- Removed iAds.
+ Refined Display Animation.

### 1.7 — 2011-09-02

THANK YOU APPLE for featuring Big Words as a STAFF FAVORITE. We built it for you.
+ Added swipe for multiple pages
- Removed iAds.

### 1.6 — 2010-07-22

Featured as an iTUNES STAFF FAVORITE.
+ Added multitasking and support for rich interactive advertisements.
+ Added Feature: Put a space to the end of your multiple-word message and you'll get a different, multi-line layout.

We love feedback on our apps—please write bigwords@dollarapp.com with any suggestions or tell us how you use it.

Follow @big_words on Twitter for the latest news.

### 1.5 — 2010-06-23

Featured as an iTUNES STAFF FAVORITE.
+ Added multitasking support for iOS.
+ Added Feature: Put a space to the end of your multiple-word message and you'll get a different, multi-line layout.

We love feedback on our apps—please write bigwords@dollarapp.com with any suggestions or tell us how you use it.

Follow @big_words on Twitter for the latest news.

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