Comparison

Display Text vs BIGTXT

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

BIGTXT

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Fullscreen Text, No Clutter BIGTXT helps you display text in the largest size possible, making it easy to communicate when speaking isn’t an option. Ideal for users who can’t speak or need a simple way to show messages. • Fullscreen text in one tap • Mirror mode for reflections • Four color themes for visibility • Perfect for tourists to show messages in a foreign language • Easy to read for users with low vision or other visual impairments No ads, no distractions—just text.

Screenshots

Display Text4 screens
BIGTXT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BIGTXT at none against Display Text's 1. BIGTXT also leads on ads (none vs shown). Display Text's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. BIGTXT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Display Text versus BIGTXT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisplay TextBIGTXT
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca PoscaAleksandr Doloz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Display Text

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$4.99
None

BIGTXT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Display Text free?
Display Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BIGTXT free?
BIGTXT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Display Text or BIGTXT have ads?
Display Text shows ads; BIGTXT does not.

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