# Display Text vs SayItBig! Marquee Text

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SayItBig! Marquee Text at 100% against Display Text's 25%. SayItBig! Marquee Text also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Display Text's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Display Text sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SayItBig! Marquee Text sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SayItBig! Marquee Text holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Display Text's written reviews are positive against 100% of SayItBig! Marquee Text's.

Display Text ships an update every 3 weeks, SayItBig! Marquee Text every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Display Text | SayItBig! Marquee Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/display-text-large-note/id1658757580/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sayitbig-marquee-text/id6758558542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gianluca Posca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577010103) | [Liamyte OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871756616) |

## 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 |


### SayItBig! Marquee Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sayitbig-marquee-text/id6758558542)

Transform your device into a highly visible message board for clear communication in any environment. Create scrolling or static text with extensive customization options for fonts, colors, and effects. Ideal for events, travel, or any situation where your message needs to be seen.

**Highlights:** Scrolling and static messages, Customizable fonts, colors, and effects, Adjustable text size and speed, Portrait and landscape display, Save and reuse message presets, Gradient and animated visual styles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Display Text free?

Display Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SayItBig! Marquee Text free?

SayItBig! Marquee Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Display Text or SayItBig! Marquee Text?

SayItBig! Marquee Text is rated higher. Display Text averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SayItBig! Marquee Text averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Display Text or SayItBig! Marquee Text have ads?

Display Text shows ads; SayItBig! Marquee Text does not.

### Which is updated more often, Display Text or SayItBig! Marquee Text?

Display Text ships an update every 3 weeks, and SayItBig! Marquee Text every 5 days. Most recently, Display Text was updated on October 5, 2026 and SayItBig! Marquee Text on October 7, 2026.

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