Comparison

Display Text vs BigBoard

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

BigBoard

Transform your device into a dynamic digital marquee for concerts, events, or personal messages. Customize text, colors, and display modes to make your message stand out.

Highlights
  • Dynamic display modes (Standard, Marquee, Spotlight)
  • Customizable presets for saved messages
  • Smart message history
  • Wide range of fonts, colors, and animation speeds
  • Text effects (shadows, glows)
  • Real-time preview
Features
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BigBoard – Marquee Text Sign is a free app that turns your iPhone or iPad into a vibrant digital marquee. Whether you're at a concert, meeting, classroom, or simply waiting for your loved ones at an arrivals gate at the airport, BigBoard helps you grab attention and communicate your message in a bold, eye-catching way. Key Features: • Dynamic Display Modes: Choose from three powerful ways to show your message: - Standard: Clear, static display - Marquee: Classic scrolling text effect - Spotlight: Impactful word-by-word presentation with multiple transition styles • Custom Presets: Create and save your own frequently used messages for quick access • Smart Message History: Automatically saves messages you've displayed for easy reuse • Customizable Display: Choose from a wide range of fonts, colors, and animation speeds. Create a look that fits your style. • Text Effects: Add shadows or glows to your text with adjustable intensity • Real-Time Preview: Get an instant preview of your message, so you know exactly how it will look before you display it. • Versatile Use Cases: Perfect for concerts, presentations, classrooms, events, or even as a personal digital name tag. • Easy to Use: With a user-friendly interface and intuitive controls, BigBoard is designed for everyone—from students and teachers to event organizers and busy professionals. BigBoard is all about making your message stand out. Transform your device into a portable LED sign that communicates your ideas, announcements, or creative expressions anywhere you go. Whether you need continuous scrolling text or impactful word-by-word display, BigBoard has you covered. Download BigBoard today and let your words light up the room!

Screenshots

Display Text4 screens
BigBoard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BigBoard at 75% against Display Text's 25%. BigBoard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Display Text's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume 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. BigBoard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BigBoard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Display Text's written reviews are positive against 75% of BigBoard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Display Text ships an update every 3 weeks, BigBoard every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Display Text versus BigBoard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisplay TextBigBoard
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca PoscaAndrej Broncek

Customer experience

Display Text

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

BigBoard

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Display Text

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$4.99
None

BigBoard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Display Text free?
Display Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BigBoard free?
BigBoard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Display Text or BigBoard?
BigBoard is rated higher. Display Text averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BigBoard averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Display Text or BigBoard have ads?
Display Text shows ads; BigBoard does not.
Which is updated more often, Display Text or BigBoard?
Display Text ships an update every 3 weeks, and BigBoard every 6 days. Most recently, Display Text was updated on October 5, 2026 and BigBoard on October 10, 2026.

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