# Hi There!!! vs Type Big

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hi There!!! | Type Big |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-there/id1586610854/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-big/id1598053702/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hi There Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586610856) | [One Man Shy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582403102) |

## What reviewers say

### Hi There!!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-there/id1586610854)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $23.99 | per year |
| Basic Plan | $47.99 | per year |
| Basic Plan | $71.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan | $71.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan | $144.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan | $214.99 | per year |
| Top Up Plan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Top Up Plan | $11.99 | one-time |
| Top Up Plan | $17.99 | one-time |


### Type Big

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/type-big/id1598053702)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Translation - Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Translation - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Translation - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*