Comparison

Hi There!!! 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

Hi There!!!

This app provides a communication system for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, featuring real-time captions, instant messaging, and ASL sticker emojis within video calls. It also offers a text chat board with similar features for various environments.

Highlights
  • Real-time speech-to-text captions
  • Instant messaging
  • Animated ASL sticker emojis
  • Video chat
  • Text chat board
  • Rollover unused minutes/messages
Features
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The Hi There Solutions mobile app is a communication system for the D(d)eaf and Hard of Hearing, and their friends and family, so they never miss a word. Hi There!!! – a video chat solution with real time captions: speech to text, instant messaging, and animated American Sign Language sticker emojis - all within a video call. Just Talk! – a text chat board solution with real time captions: text to speech, speech to text, and animated ASL sticker emojis - within a live two-way conversation – perfect for noisy and quiet places. The Hi There Solutions application has both Basic and Premium subscription plans that auto-renew yearly. The Basic subscription plan only includes the Hi There!!! video chat solution with three levels of video minutes and instant messages from which to choose. The Premium subscription plan includes both the Hi There!!! video chat solution and the Just Talk! text chat board solution with three levels of video minutes and instant messages from which to choose. Your unused video minutes and instant messages roll over to the next annual subscription period. You may upgrade from the Basic plan to the Premium plan at any time, and you may upgrade to higher tier levels within your plan. Subscriptions automatically renew annually unless they are canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscriptions in Settings after purchase. The app also includes a Top Up in-app purchase plan consisting of three levels of additional video minutes and instant messages from which to choose if you are running low in your current plan. Privacy policy: https://hi-there-public-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/html/privacy-policies.html Terms of use: https://hi-there-public-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/html/terms-condition.html

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

Hi There!!!4 screens
Type Big4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Type Big at 100% against Hi There!!!'s 50%. Type Big also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9). Hi There!!!'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Hi There!!! sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $23.99 per year and Type Big sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Type Big holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Hi There!!!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Type Big's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hi There!!! ships an update every 3 weeks, Type Big every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hi There!!! versus Type Big: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHi There!!!Type Big
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHi There Solutions LLCOne Man Shy LLC

Customer experience

Hi There!!!

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Type Big

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

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Hi There!!!

Subscriptions6
  • Basic Plan$23.991 Year
  • Basic Plan$47.991 Year
  • Basic Plan$71.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • Premium Plan$71.991 Year
  • Premium Plan$144.991 Year
  • Premium Plan$214.991 Year
One-time3
  • Top Up Plan$5.99
  • Top Up Plan$11.99
  • Top Up Plan$17.99
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 Hi There!!! free?
Hi There!!! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Type Big free?
Type Big is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hi There!!! or Type Big?
Type Big is rated higher. Hi There!!! averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Type Big averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Hi There!!! or Type Big have ads?
Neither Hi There!!! nor Type Big shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hi There!!! or Type Big?
Hi There!!! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Type Big every 19 months. Most recently, Hi There!!! was updated on October 6, 2026 and Type Big on October 7, 2026.

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