# SkyText > Real-time scrolling text display for silent communication on iPhone and iPod Touch. (iPhone/iPad app by Heynow Software.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skytext/id307787267 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Heynow Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/307787270) - Category: Social Networking, Entertainment - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.4 · 12 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2009-03-27 - Data updated: 2026-09-07 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skytext/id307787267/reviews.md ## What is SkyText? SkyText is the premier text-scrolling application for the iPhone and iPod Touch from Heynow Software. SkyText allows you to type messages on your touch device and display them instantly as scrolling text on its screen. In real time. All from one screen. Here's how it works: 1. Hold your iPhone/iPod Touch in portrait orientation and type text on the keyboard, just like text messaging. 2. Raise your hand (the one holding the device) and face the screen toward the person that you want to display the message to, in landscape orientation. SkyText uses the accelerometer to sense the change in orientation and automatically scrolls the message. That's it. Quick and easy. The way it should be. When would you use SkyText? • In a loud, crowded bar • A hottie is looking at you from a distance and you want to break the ice • You've become thirsty • Your buddy is a the end of the bar, and you just need to taunt him • At a concert • On the golf course • At the airport • At a sporting event • In the parking lot, picking up your kids after a concert • At the beach • In the library • At the race track • While hunting or fishing • Six of you are going skiing, 3 people each in 2 cars. Cell reception is spotty, you need to communicate and don't want to "scream & freeze" • You're a sound engineer and you need to tell the guitar player to turn down • You're in church and need to discreetly tell the reverend that his fly is unzipped • Anywhere you need to communicate with somebody and: • They are unable to hear you • You need to get their attention • You can't get to them • You can't make a sound but want to get a message across When would *you* use SkyText? And, in case you're wondering: √ Yes, after the message ends there's a brief delay, you get a single vibration, and the message scrolls again. √ Yes, when you bring your hand back down, SkyText has cleared the text-entry box and the cursor is blinking, ready for you to type your next message.    √ Yes, if you want re-display the last message, it's still available on the screen. Just tap on it to display it again. √ Yes, you can store messages as preset messages and quickly select them for display with one tap. √ Yes, you can also edit a preset message quickly and display it, with or without saving the edits to the preset itself! √ Yes, you can quickly go between hand-typing and preset messages on the same screen. √ Yes, there are two font/background color combinations for day and night display, quickly accessible on the screen. √ Yes, we know some people are left-handed. SkyText scrolls the text properly regardless of which way you turn it into landscape. You can even flip your phone upside down once it's scrolling, and watch the fun. We put a lot of time and effort into SkyText because, frankly, you shouldn't have to. We're Heynow. ## Key features - Real-time scrolling text display - Silent communication - Preset message storage and editing - Day/night color themes - Automatic scrolling on orientation change - Supports upside-down display ## Chart rankings - #92 in Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 17) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skytext/id307787267/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Best App for Communicating with the hearing impaired *2021-04-09* This is the best app for quickly communicating with the hearing impaired. You can type the sentence or phrase you want to say and simply tilt the phone in landscape and your message scrolls across the screen. The text is large and easily readable even from a distance. The scroll speed is likewise adjustable. What I found extremely useful and quick is using the dictate button and dictate the phrase or sentence you want to say. Best App ever for the hearing impaired. ### 1/5 — Great idea, if it worked!!!! *2014-12-19* What a waste of $2 , the app constantly crashes and the presets do not save upon exit!! Dont waste your money!!!! GArbage! ### 1/5 — Does not install *2013-04-26* Give this a miss. Paid but installation failed. Just hangs. ### 5/5 — This is the one. *2010-05-03* I play guitar in 3 bands and I need this in crowded clubs. I've tried all the other apps like this and this one is by far the best! Finally it's fast to use and you can see it ACROSS THE ROOM. I used it on stage last weekend and the audience finally could read it. The sound engineer downloaded it the minute he saw mine. Make sure you have a protective case though cos the ladies all wanted to play with it;) Excellent job! ### 5/5 — Not sure of it's just me? *2009-10-03* Great app, love the idea. It's constantly crashing for me though. I can't save a phrase or delete the preset without it crashing. I've tried restarting but to no avail. I'm hoping this wasn't a waste of 1.99........ ### 5/5 — Awesome!! *2009-07-01* All I want is a variety of colors and this app is perfect ### 5/5 — Cool! *2009-04-19* I like this app! ### 5/5 — Dynamite App *2009-04-06* I used this app to razz my buddies at the golf course - it was great fun. It's so easy a Caveman can do it! ### 5/5 — Sky Text *2009-04-06* I was kind of skeptical when I bought this application because it was $1.99...but I was trying it out and I like it a lot! I can't wait to actually make use of it. If you were trying to get someones attention across the room the letters are definitely big enough! ### 5/5 — Very cool *2009-04-05* This is a great AP... Very usefull and fun. Works great. A must have. ## Frequently asked questions about SkyText ### How does SkyText display messages? SkyText displays your typed messages as scrolling text on your device's screen in real time. The app uses the accelerometer to automatically start scrolling when you orient the device to landscape. ### What situations is SkyText useful for? SkyText is useful in loud places like bars or concerts, for discreet communication in quiet settings like libraries or churches, or when you need to get someone's attention from a distance. ### Can I save messages in SkyText? Yes, SkyText allows you to store messages as presets for quick selection and display. You can also edit these presets on the fly without permanently saving changes. ### Does SkyText have ads? No, SkyText does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed for a seamless user experience without interruptions. ### What devices does SkyText support? SkyText is designed for the iPhone and iPod Touch. It supports both devices and is optimized for their touch interfaces. ### How often is SkyText updated? The latest version of SkyText is 2.0.0, last updated on January 13, 2025. Updates aim to improve functionality and user experience. ### Can SkyText be used by left-handed people? Yes, SkyText scrolls text properly regardless of how you turn the device into landscape, accommodating left-handed users. You can even flip the phone upside down while it's scrolling. ### What is the price of SkyText? SkyText is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99. This grants you full access to all its features without any further in-app purchases or subscriptions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.0 — 2025-01-13 UI refresh. Same great features. ### v1.2.8 — 2017-03-27 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Made adjustments to scroll speed and delay settings to take into account larger screen formats. ### 1.2.3 — 2017-03-18 Support for latest devices and iOS version. Added emoji support. Bug fixes. ### 1.1.259 — 2014-01-07 Retina display support iPhone 5 display support Spanish language support ### 1.0.1 — 2009-11-10 Fixed 3.0 compatibility bugs. ## Apps similar to SkyText | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Threema OnPrem](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threema-onprem/id1348687756) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Social Networking | | [Airtext](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airtext/id1120177383) | 4.3 (14) | Free | Social Networking | | [Kalo: Events & Opportunities](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kalo-events-and-opportunities/id6751363517) | 5.0 (8) | Free | Social Networking | | [Loops by Pixelfed](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loops-by-pixelfed/id6499375182) | 4.5 (29) | Free | Social Networking | | [Fav Talk Pro - hobby Chatting](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fav-talk-pro-hobby-chatting/id450483230) | 5.0 (1) | $23.99 | Social Networking | | [MLNEUM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlneum/id1556313836) | — | $0.99 | Social Networking | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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