Comparison

Tive vs Type Big

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

Head to head
About

Tive

This platform offers a vibrant community space for the d/Deaf, Hard of Hearing (HOH), and CODA community. It provides curated content, social networking features, direct messaging, and on-demand ASL interpreter services for seamless communication and connection.

Highlights
  • Curated community content (TiveHub)
  • Social networking and sharing (TiveMix)
  • Direct text and video chat (TiveChat)
  • On-demand ASL interpreter services (TiveConnect)
  • HIPAA compliant interpreter access
Features
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We're Deaf. We built the app we wanted to use. Your phone calls, your conversations, and your community, in one place. CONNECT — your calls Call anyone through VRS, with a certified ASL interpreter on screen. This is your phone service, not a favor. There's no charge to you — VRS is paid for through the federal TRS fund. No explaining yourself first. No hoping the person on the other end knows how relay works. You dial, and you have the conversation. Your call history follows your account, not one device. Tap any call to call back. Need an interpreter in the room instead? VRI puts one on screen in seconds — for an appointment, a meeting, or anywhere the conversation has to happen in person. CONTACTS — bring your people with you Import straight from your phone, or a CSV on the web. Favorite the people you call most. Duplicates merge on their own. Your contacts and your call history are tied to your account, not to one device, so they are there wherever you sign in. CHAT — message your people Text or video message anyone on Tive. Signing to a signer needs nobody in between. MIX — your feed The part of Tive that isn't a phone call. Post what's on your mind, follow who you want, and see what everyone's up to. HUB — Deaf news News, events, and resources, pulled from the sources the community already reads. WHO CAN USE VRS VRS is for people who use sign language to make phone calls. Registration takes a few minutes and we walk you through it. Mix, Chat, and Hub are open to everyone. Questions: support@tivetechnology.com

About

Type Big

Communicate silently and effectively with large, resizable text. Personalize your messages with custom fonts and colors, and access your history and favorites quickly. Ideal for noisy environments or when you need to be seen and understood.

Highlights
  • Resizable large text display
  • On-device translation (subscription)
  • Edit messages in place
  • Customizable fonts and colors
  • Favorites and history
  • Presentation mode
Features
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Hold silent conversation through highly visible text! Be seen and understood when you can't be heard! Text automagically resizes to fill available space. TRANSLATION - Communicate with even more people via Translation. - On-device & offline translation (subscription required, iOS 18.1 or greater required) EDIT IN PLACE - Simplified and natural, direct editing saves time. - Your message is always visible and unobstructed. FONTS & COLORS - Personalize Font color and Background color. - Choose Fonts from simple curated list. FAVORITES - Lightning fast access. - Personalize via customizable order. QUICK CLEAR - Conveniently sized and located clear button enables rapid conversion. PRESENTATION MODE - Communicate unobscured. - Fill the screen with your message, keyboard free. - Designed to avoid accidental input while presenting. HISTORY: - Search, Present, and Favorite your past phrases Your Devices, Your Orientations, Your Workflow - Designed for iPad Split Screen & Slide Over — communicate your way AND be productive. - iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch — make the most of your screen size! iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.onemanshy.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Tive4 screens
Type Big4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Type Big at 100% against Tive's 65%. Type Big also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Tive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 19 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Type Big sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Tive asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Type Big holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tive has 221 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Tive's written reviews are positive against 100% of Type Big's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tive ships an update every 9 days, Type Big every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tive versus Type Big: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiveType Big
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (221 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings221 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTiveOne Man Shy LLC

Customer experience

Tive

All ratings221 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.0%

Type Big

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tive

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Type Big

Subscriptions3
  • Translation - Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Translation - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Translation - Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Tive free?
Tive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Type Big free?
Type Big is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tive or Type Big?
Type Big is rated higher. Tive averages 4.6 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while Type Big averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Tive or Type Big have ads?
Neither Tive nor Type Big shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tive or Type Big?
Tive ships an update every 9 days, and Type Big every 19 months. Most recently, Tive was updated on October 12, 2026 and Type Big on October 7, 2026.

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