Comparison

Neon vs Display Text

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

Head to head
About

Neon

Display large, customizable text on your phone instantly. Perfect for communication in noisy environments, events, or group settings. Its simple interface ensures quick and efficient use.

Highlights
  • Display large text
  • Show short phrases
  • Use emojis
  • Clean interface
  • Fast performance
Features
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Show large text on your phone in seconds! A word, a short phrase or some cool emoji. Use it with friends, at a rally, in a meeting, or at a concert. Clean. Easy. Lightning Fast. "Couldn't be easier" "Better and faster than all of the other large text apps!" "All apps should be this simple"

About

Display Text

Transform your device into a dynamic ticker display for attention-grabbing visual communication. Perfect for noisy environments, discreet messaging, or creative expression with customizable fonts and effects.

Highlights
  • Scrolling and static text banners
  • Full-screen display
  • Customizable fonts, colors, and text size
  • Shake-to-flash for attention
  • Save and load messages
  • Animated banner export (MP4/GIF)
  • Widget support for iOS 16
Features
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Display Text is the ultimate app that transforms your iPhone or iPad into a dynamic ticker display, allowing you to communicate in a fun and attention-grabbing way. Whether you're sending messages across a room, ordering drinks at a noisy bar, or communicating in situations where speech isn’t practical, Display Text ensures your message is seen. With no ads and a user-friendly interface, it’s perfect for discreet communication in loud environments or any place that calls for a visual message. Display Text allows you to display text in two ways: scrolling or static. Just type your message, choose your mode, and rotate your device. Your text will be displayed in big, bold letters like a digital billboard, making it easy to read from a distance. It’s ideal for classrooms, meetings, social situations, or just for fun with friends. The possibilities are endless! Highlighted Features: - Create scrolling or static text banners - Use in noisy environments like concerts, bars, and parties - Perfect for discreet messaging when speech isn't an option - Full-screen display ensures your message gets noticed - Fast and easy text input with customizable options for fonts, colors, and text size - Shake-to-flash feature for grabbing attention in crowded places - Portrait and landscape modes with automatic text resizing - Save and load messages for quick reuse - Send animated banners as MP4s or GIFs With Display Text PRO, unlock even more customization options, including emojis, more font choices, and the ability to save your message history. Plus, Use cases include: - Flirting in social settings like discos or cinemas - Ordering drinks in loud bars or clubs - Displaying funny or supportive messages at sports events - Sending song requests to the DJ without shouting - Communicating with the hearing impaired - Holding up greeting signs at airports - Subtly expressing yourself in meetings or classrooms Display Text also includes unique features like widget support for iOS 16, so your last message can appear directly on your lock screen. Whether you're sending a quick note or crafting an elaborate message with customizable fonts and flashing effects, Display Text offers limitless ways to communicate creatively. For those who want even more, subscribe to Display Text PRO to access premium features like HD mode, advanced flashing effects, and the ability to save and share your messages as animated files. Plus, you can send your LED banner creations via popular social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and WeChat. Join the thousands of users who have discovered the power of visual messaging with Display Text, the top-rated LED banner app available today. Don’t miss out—try Display Text now and see how easy communication can be! Term of Service: https://github.com/GianlucaP17/PrivacyPolicy Privacy Policy: https://github.com/GianlucaP17/PrivacyPolicy

Screenshots

Neon2 screens
Display Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Neon at 100% against Display Text's 25%. Neon also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume 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. Display Text sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Neon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Neon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Neon's written reviews are positive against 25% of Display Text's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Neon versus Display Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeonDisplay Text
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBharat GuptaGianluca Posca

Customer experience

Neon

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Display Text

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Neon

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Display Text

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Neon free?
Neon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Display Text free?
Display Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Neon or Display Text?
Neon is rated higher. Neon averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Display Text averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Neon or Display Text have ads?
Display Text shows ads; Neon does not.

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