Comparison

Display Text vs Large 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

Large Text Display

This utility app transforms your device into a large, customizable LED banner. Display scrolling text for events, shops, or any situation requiring attention. Adjust text size, speed, and colors to create impactful visual messages.

Highlights
  • Large scrolling text display
  • Customizable text size
  • Adjustable text speed
  • Customizable text color
  • Customizable background color
  • LED banner effect
Features
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An app that displays scrolling text across the entire screen. Display large text and use it like an LED banner or electronic signboard. You can customize the text size, speed, text color, and background color. Perfect for grabbing attention when needed. Great for concerts, parties, events, or use in shops and bars. Ideal for electronic signboards, LED banners, and text displays. Easy to use and simple to operate — give it a try!

Screenshots

Display Text4 screens
Large Text Display3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Large Text Display at 5.0 against Display Text's 3.0. Large Text Display also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Display Text's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Large Text Display asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Large Text Display holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Display Text ships an update every 3 weeks, Large Text Display every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Display Text versus Large Text Display: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisplay TextLarge Text Display
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca PoscaRyouhei Azuma

Customer experience

Display Text

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

Large Text Display

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Display Text

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$4.99
None

Large Text Display

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Display Text free?
Display Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Large Text Display free?
Large Text Display is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Display Text or Large Text Display?
Large Text Display is rated higher. Display Text averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Large Text Display averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Display Text or Large Text Display have ads?
Both Display Text and Large Text Display show ads.
Which is updated more often, Display Text or Large Text Display?
Display Text ships an update every 3 weeks, and Large Text Display every 3 months. Most recently, Display Text was updated on September 17, 2026 and Large Text Display on September 20, 2026.

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