# Shout It vs Instant Sign

The clearest difference is price: Instant Sign at Free against Shout It's $3.99. Instant Sign also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Shout It's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Instant Sign is free to download; Shout It costs $3.99 up front. Instant Sign sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shout It asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shout It holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Shout It's written reviews are positive against 71% of Instant Sign's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Shout It ships an update every 3 months, Instant Sign every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shout It | Instant Sign |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shout-it/id284701802/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-sign/id574340515/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kudit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284146896) | [Cat in a Box Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600179204) |

## What reviewers say

### Shout It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shout-it/id284701802)

Display messages in large, clear, scrolling text on your device. Customize with colors, fonts, and emojis for various communication needs. Ideal for crowded spaces, events, or simple greetings.

**Highlights:** Large, clear scrolling text, Cloud synchronization, Full-color picker, Expansive font choices, Emoji support, Mirror text option, External display support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Instant Sign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-sign/id574340515)

Easily create custom signs with text, images, and designs on your iPad. Share them on social media, print them, or display them directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Create custom signs, Add text and images, Variety of designs, Share on social media, Print signs, Simple and handy

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shout It free?

Shout It costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Instant Sign free?

Instant Sign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shout It or Instant Sign?

Shout It is rated higher. Shout It averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Instant Sign averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Shout It or Instant Sign have ads?

Neither Shout It nor Instant Sign shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shout It or Instant Sign?

Shout It ships an update every 3 months, and Instant Sign every 16 months. Most recently, Shout It was updated on October 13, 2026 and Instant Sign on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*