# Live text vs Large Text Display

The clearest difference is ads: Live text at none against Large Text Display's shown. Live text also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Large Text Display's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Live text against 5.0 for Large Text Display. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively.

Live text ships an update every 16 months, Large Text Display every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live text | Large Text Display |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-text-text-flasher/id1493849391/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/large-text-display-led/id6743956133/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 5 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanimir Petrov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493849390) | [Ryouhei Azuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353297781) |

## What reviewers say

### Live text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-text-text-flasher/id1493849391)

Create dynamic and attention-grabbing text messages with customizable colors, fonts, and animations. Save your creations for later use. Perfect for making your messages stand out.

**Highlights:** Customizable background and text colors, Wide color palette and custom color editor, Multiple font choices, Animated effects (bounce, rotate, etc.), Save and revisit previous texts, Marquee sign style

**In-app purchases:** none


### Large Text Display

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/large-text-display-led/id6743956133)

This utility app transforms your device into a large, customizable LED banner. Display scrolling text for events, shops, or any situation requiring attention. Adjust text size, speed, and colors to create impactful visual messages.

**Highlights:** Large scrolling text display, Customizable text size, Adjustable text speed, Customizable text color, Customizable background color, LED banner effect

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live text free?

Live text is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Large Text Display free?

Large Text Display is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Live text or Large Text Display?

Live text and Large Text Display are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Live text or Large Text Display have ads?

Large Text Display shows ads; Live text does not.

### Which is updated more often, Live text or Large Text Display?

Live text ships an update every 16 months, and Large Text Display every 3 months. Most recently, Live text was updated on September 28, 2026 and Large Text Display on October 7, 2026.

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