Comparison

Show in Big vs Display Text

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

Head to head
About

Show in Big

This utility app displays typed text in the largest possible font size to ensure maximum readability. It offers customization with multiple color options and convenient features like phrase history and pinning for quick access. The app also includes text-to-speech functionality for any supported language on your device.

Highlights
  • Largest possible font size
  • Multiple color options
  • History of last 100 phrases
  • Pin phrases for quick access
  • Text-to-speech functionality
  • No tracking or data collection
Features
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Just open the app, and start typing right away, all the entered text will be shown with the biggest font size possible to fit the screen for the best readability. -Easy and fast to use -Multiple color options -History of your last 100 entered phrases -Pin phrases for quick access -Read the typed text aloud with any languages that are supported by your device -No Tracking, or any kind of information collection

About

Display Text

Transform your device into a dynamic ticker display for attention-grabbing visual communication. Perfect for noisy environments, discreet messaging, or creative expression with customizable fonts and effects.

Highlights
  • Scrolling and static text banners
  • Full-screen display
  • Customizable fonts, colors, and text size
  • Shake-to-flash for attention
  • Save and load messages
  • Animated banner export (MP4/GIF)
  • Widget support for iOS 16
Features
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Display Text is the ultimate app that transforms your iPhone or iPad into a dynamic ticker display, allowing you to communicate in a fun and attention-grabbing way. Whether you're sending messages across a room, ordering drinks at a noisy bar, or communicating in situations where speech isn’t practical, Display Text ensures your message is seen. With no ads and a user-friendly interface, it’s perfect for discreet communication in loud environments or any place that calls for a visual message. Display Text allows you to display text in two ways: scrolling or static. Just type your message, choose your mode, and rotate your device. Your text will be displayed in big, bold letters like a digital billboard, making it easy to read from a distance. It’s ideal for classrooms, meetings, social situations, or just for fun with friends. The possibilities are endless! Highlighted Features: - Create scrolling or static text banners - Use in noisy environments like concerts, bars, and parties - Perfect for discreet messaging when speech isn't an option - Full-screen display ensures your message gets noticed - Fast and easy text input with customizable options for fonts, colors, and text size - Shake-to-flash feature for grabbing attention in crowded places - Portrait and landscape modes with automatic text resizing - Save and load messages for quick reuse - Send animated banners as MP4s or GIFs With Display Text PRO, unlock even more customization options, including emojis, more font choices, and the ability to save your message history. Plus, Use cases include: - Flirting in social settings like discos or cinemas - Ordering drinks in loud bars or clubs - Displaying funny or supportive messages at sports events - Sending song requests to the DJ without shouting - Communicating with the hearing impaired - Holding up greeting signs at airports - Subtly expressing yourself in meetings or classrooms Display Text also includes unique features like widget support for iOS 16, so your last message can appear directly on your lock screen. Whether you're sending a quick note or crafting an elaborate message with customizable fonts and flashing effects, Display Text offers limitless ways to communicate creatively. For those who want even more, subscribe to Display Text PRO to access premium features like HD mode, advanced flashing effects, and the ability to save and share your messages as animated files. Plus, you can send your LED banner creations via popular social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and WeChat. Join the thousands of users who have discovered the power of visual messaging with Display Text, the top-rated LED banner app available today. Don’t miss out—try Display Text now and see how easy communication can be! Term of Service: https://github.com/GianlucaP17/PrivacyPolicy Privacy Policy: https://github.com/GianlucaP17/PrivacyPolicy

Screenshots

Show in Big4 screens
Display Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Show in Big at 5.0 against Display Text's 3.0. Show in Big also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Display Text's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price 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. Display Text sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Show in Big asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Show in Big holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Show in Big versus Display Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShow in BigDisplay Text
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominik GyecsekGianluca Posca

Customer experience

Show in Big

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Display Text

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Show in Big

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Display Text

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Show in Big free?
Show in Big is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Display Text free?
Display Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Show in Big or Display Text?
Show in Big is rated higher. Show in Big averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Display Text averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Show in Big or Display Text have ads?
Display Text shows ads; Show in Big does not.

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