Comparison

Big Note. vs Subtitle It

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

Head to head
About

Big Note.

This app offers versatile note-taking with adjustable font sizes, quick jotting, and interactive features for real-time communication. Organize thoughts with bulleted lists and categorized folders, and utilize speech-to-text and text-to-speech for enhanced accessibility and collaboration.

Highlights
  • Dynamic font size adjustment
  • Quick note creation with placeholders
  • Interactive notes with speech-to-text
  • Bulleted lists for organization
  • Speech-to-text and text-to-speech
  • Categorized folders for notes
  • Shake to create new notes
Features
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Big Note is your ultimate note-taking companion, designed to make communication and organization effortless. Whether typing, speaking, or listening, Big Note adapts to your needs with powerful features and an intuitive interface. Key Features: Classic Notes: Create simple, no-frills notes with a slider to dynamically adjust the font size. Choose your font, text alignment, and theme to personalize every note. Premium subscribers can access the Speech-to-Text microphone with support for non-standard accents and far-from-microphone situations. Quick Notes: Jot down short ideas or temporary thoughts with placeholders that disappear as you type. Shake your phone or swipe to create a new note effortlessly, keeping the flow of ideas going. Interactive Notes: Designed for real-time conversations — perfect for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Type while the other person speaks, with Speech-to-Text transcribing their voice instantly into the speech area. A microphone icon can be shown to signal when recording is active. Text-to-Speech reads your highlighted text aloud. Each note is saved automatically for reference later. Bulleted Notes: Organize your tasks and ideas with intuitive bulleted lists. Whether you're making a shopping list, brainstorming, or creating a structured outline, bulleted notes keep everything neat and focused. Text Size Adjustment: Customize the font size dynamically across all note types using a convenient slider, ensuring easy readability for everyone. Speech-to-Text and Text-to-Speech: Transform speech into written text effortlessly or have the app read your notes aloud. Premium subscribers get advanced on-device speech recognition with support for accents and distance, available in Classic Note and Interactive Note. Themes: Personalize your notes with beautiful themes. Create your own custom theme or choose from the built-in collection to match your style. Categorized Folders: Keep your notes organized by creating folders like "Work," "Shopping List," or "Personal." Move notes between folders, rename them, or delete them as needed to stay productive and clutter-free. Shake to Create: Quickly start a new note by shaking your phone, making note-taking faster and more convenient. Yearly Subscription: Save with the new yearly plan at $20.00/year, alongside the existing $1.99/month option. Big Note helps you stay productive, communicate with ease, and organize your thoughts better than ever. Whether you're creating a shopping list, brainstorming, or managing conversations, this app simplifies every step of the process. Terms of Use: https://www.termsfeed.com/terms-conditions/10e4d8169e31378752d19d3f4ec4ee7a

About

Subtitle It

Features
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Subtitle It is an accessibility-focused transcription app designed to assist hearing-impaired users during everyday conversations. It provides clear, readable, real-time captions and can also transcribe audio files from other sources such as saved voice memos. Whether you’re following a discussion, reviewing a recording, or simply need fast on-device transcription, Subtitle It aims to provide a straightforward, secure and customizable experience. Accessibility Features Subtitle It includes a range of options to support comfortable reading and flexible usage: • Adjustable text size • Light, dark, and high-contrast themes • Power-saving and performance-oriented settings • Clean, minimal interface focused on legibility Privacy & Data Control By default, all transcription runs locally on your device.  Important Information This is a personal project, provided as-is, and may not be suitable for all users or accessibility needs. Please evaluate the app to determine whether it fits your requirements before purchasing. Contact If you have any suggestions for improvements, or find any bugs, please let me know by e-mailing suppport@subtitle.it.com. Website and help documentation are available at https://www.subtitle.it.com

Screenshots

Big Note.4 screens
Subtitle It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Big Note. at Free against Subtitle It's $0.49. Subtitle It's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On ads 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

Big Note. is free to download; Subtitle It costs $0.49 up front. Big Note. sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Subtitle It asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Big Note. versus Subtitle It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig Note.Subtitle It
PriceFree — better$0.49
Rating4.8 (241 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings241 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB3 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPeter MaciasBen Jebbink

Bugs and requests

Big Note.

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Shake to clear not working on iPad
  • App not opening after update (initially)
  • Adding emojis breaks text to speech
  • Text to speech repeats first paragraph
  • Keyboard cannot be lowered

Requested features

7 requests
  • Disable shake to clear feature
  • Way to make keyboard go away/lower
  • Ability to align text
  • Feature to set specific font size
  • Categories for saving notes
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  • Fix text to speech repeating paragraphs
  • Save custom words to dictionary

Subtitle It

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Big Note.

Subscriptions5
  • Premium7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$9.991 Year
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  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year
  • Big Note Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
None

Subtitle It

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Big Note. free?
Big Note. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subtitle It free?
Subtitle It costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do Big Note. or Subtitle It have ads?
Neither Big Note. nor Subtitle It shows ads.

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