# Display Text vs Large Text Display

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.

Both are free to download. Display Text sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Large Text Display asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Display Text | Large Text Display |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/display-text-large-note/id1658757580/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/large-text-display-led/id6743956133/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 13 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gianluca Posca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577010103) | [Ryouhei Azuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353297781) |

## What reviewers say

### Display Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/display-text-large-note/id1658757580)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### Large Text Display

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/large-text-display-led/id6743956133)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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