Comparison

Large Chars vs Big Text Note

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

Head to head
About

Large Chars

Features
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Displays Chinese characters and Japanese Kanji characters in a larger font size.

About

Big Text Note

Easily communicate with others by displaying large, readable text on your device. It's perfect for noisy environments, conversations with those who are deaf or hard of hearing, or when you can't speak. The app also offers text-to-speech and voice input features.

Highlights
  • Large, readable text display
  • Text-to-speech functionality
  • Voice input for others' speech
  • Customizable text and background colors
  • Quick Phrases for common messages
  • Home Screen widget
  • Offline functionality
Features
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No ads, no account, and no internet connection. Big Text Note shows one note in large, easy-to-read text so you can hold it up to the person in front of you. It works as a simple communication board: for talking with someone who is deaf or hard of hearing, for the days when your own voice is not available, for noisy places like stations and event halls, or for a quick word at a counter or reception desk. Type it, show it, and if needed, let the device say it. Read Aloud speaks the note with the voices built into your iPhone or iPad. The language is detected from the text, and nothing is sent to a server. Voice input turns what the other person says into text on the device. You choose whether to append the result to the note or replace it. Audio is never saved; only the text you keep is stored. Show mode turns the note into a clear message board. Pick Normal, Large, or Huge, fine-tune the size, and choose text and background colors, including high-contrast pairs. Flip the note upside down for the person across the table, or turn your iPhone sideways for one long line. The screen stays on while Show mode is open. Quick Phrases keeps four ready-made lines and up to 20 of your own, one tap away. Reorder your phrases whenever you like. Add the Home Screen widget to keep the current note in view. No account, no ads, no tracking, and no server sync. The note stays on your device. Write to talk, flip for the person across, or open straight from the Lock Screen and Control Center. On iPhone Duo’s larger display, write on the left and show an automatically enlarged message on the right.

Screenshots

Large Chars1 screens
Big Text Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Large Chars at 15.0 against Big Text Note's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Large Chars versus Big Text Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLarge CharsBig Text Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToshitaka AgataZEC Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Large Chars

No in-app purchases

None

Big Text Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Large Chars free?
Large Chars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Big Text Note free?
Big Text Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Large Chars or Big Text Note have ads?
Neither Large Chars nor Big Text Note shows ads.

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