Comparison

Display Text vs Big Text Display

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

Head to head
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

About

Big Text Display

Display messages in large, screen-filling text for easy visibility from a distance. Features speech synthesis, shake-to-flash, and saved favorites for quick access. Ideal for noisy environments or accessibility needs.

Highlights
  • Full-screen text display
  • Speech synthesis
  • Shake to flash message
  • Save favorite messages
  • Accessibility features
Features
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Write messages in really big font for others to see easily! The message will take up your whole screen. SHARE FROM FAR AWAY Share from across the room, even when noisy. Use speech synthesis and audio transcription to easily use this for accessibility needs. SHAKE AND CATCH ATTENTION Shake to flash your message for more attention, grabbing more attention even in a hard to see situation. SAVE FAVORITES Double-tap to save your favorite messages for easy access, with a list of favorites that you can see or your most recent ones a swipe away.

Screenshots

Display Text4 screens
Big Text Display3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Big Text Display at 4.4 against Display Text's 3.0. Big Text Display also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 25%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, 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. Display Text sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Big Text Display asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Big Text Display holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Text Display has 24 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Display Text's written reviews are positive against 67% of Big Text Display's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Display Text ships an update every 3 weeks, Big Text Display every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Display Text versus Big Text Display: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisplay TextBig Text Display
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.4 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings424 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca PoscaKathryn Gonzalez

Customer experience

Display Text

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

Big Text Display

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Display Text

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$4.99
None

Big Text Display

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Display Text free?
Display Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Big Text Display free?
Big Text Display is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Display Text or Big Text Display?
Big Text Display is rated higher. Display Text averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Big Text Display averages 4.4 from 24 ratings.
Do Display Text or Big Text Display have ads?
Display Text shows ads; Big Text Display does not.
Which is updated more often, Display Text or Big Text Display?
Display Text ships an update every 3 weeks, and Big Text Display every 3 days. Most recently, Display Text was updated on September 17, 2026 and Big Text Display on September 7, 2026.

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