Comparison

SkyText vs MLNEUM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SkyText

Type messages on your device and display them as scrolling text in real time. Ideal for noisy environments or when silent communication is needed. Offers preset messages and customizable display options.

Highlights
  • Real-time scrolling text display
  • Silent communication
  • Preset message storage and editing
  • Day/night color themes
  • Automatic scrolling on orientation change
  • Supports upside-down display
Features
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SkyText is the premier text-scrolling application for the iPhone and iPod Touch from Heynow Software. SkyText allows you to type messages on your touch device and display them instantly as scrolling text on its screen. In real time. All from one screen. Here's how it works: 1. Hold your iPhone/iPod Touch in portrait orientation and type text on the keyboard, just like text messaging. 2. Raise your hand (the one holding the device) and face the screen toward the person that you want to display the message to, in landscape orientation. SkyText uses the accelerometer to sense the change in orientation and automatically scrolls the message. That's it. Quick and easy. The way it should be. When would you use SkyText? • In a loud, crowded bar • A hottie is looking at you from a distance and you want to break the ice • You've become thirsty • Your buddy is a the end of the bar, and you just need to taunt him • At a concert • On the golf course • At the airport • At a sporting event • In the parking lot, picking up your kids after a concert • At the beach • In the library • At the race track • While hunting or fishing • Six of you are going skiing, 3 people each in 2 cars. Cell reception is spotty, you need to communicate and don't want to "scream & freeze" • You're a sound engineer and you need to tell the guitar player to turn down • You're in church and need to discreetly tell the reverend that his fly is unzipped • Anywhere you need to communicate with somebody and: • They are unable to hear you • You need to get their attention • You can't get to them • You can't make a sound but want to get a message across When would *you* use SkyText? And, in case you're wondering: √ Yes, after the message ends there's a brief delay, you get a single vibration, and the message scrolls again. √ Yes, when you bring your hand back down, SkyText has cleared the text-entry box and the cursor is blinking, ready for you to type your next message.    √ Yes, if you want re-display the last message, it's still available on the screen. Just tap on it to display it again. √ Yes, you can store messages as preset messages and quickly select them for display with one tap. √ Yes, you can also edit a preset message quickly and display it, with or without saving the edits to the preset itself! √ Yes, you can quickly go between hand-typing and preset messages on the same screen. √ Yes, there are two font/background color combinations for day and night display, quickly accessible on the screen. √ Yes, we know some people are left-handed. SkyText scrolls the text properly regardless of which way you turn it into landscape. You can even flip your phone upside down once it's scrolling, and watch the fun. We put a lot of time and effort into SkyText because, frankly, you shouldn't have to. We're Heynow.

About

MLNEUM

Features
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MLNEUM is a social media platform where users and content creators can enjoy sharing experiences through every day life with photos, videos, and status updates called briefs. Connect with other like-minded users around the world or family and friends through MLNEUM, build your tribe and live unapologetically with you, the content creator in mind. Features include -Connect, disconnect with fellow users - Photo uploading and sharing - Messaging and group chats - Have something to say? Write and share a status update called a Brief, as in brief message - Customize color appearance - Make your account confidential - Think, connect, collaborate and grow all on MLNEUM!

Screenshots

SkyText3 screens
MLNEUM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MLNEUM at every 2 weeks against SkyText's every 39 months. MLNEUM also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). SkyText's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position 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

SkyText costs $1.99 and MLNEUM $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkyText ships an update every 39 months, MLNEUM every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
SkyText versus MLNEUM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyTextMLNEUM
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#91 — better#200
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB17 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHeynow SoftwareMorpheus Limited Liability Company

In-app purchases

None

SkyText

No in-app purchases

None

MLNEUM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SkyText free?
SkyText costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MLNEUM free?
MLNEUM costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SkyText or MLNEUM have ads?
Neither SkyText nor MLNEUM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyText or MLNEUM?
SkyText ships an update every 39 months, and MLNEUM every 2 weeks. Most recently, SkyText was updated on September 29, 2026 and MLNEUM on September 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, SkyText or MLNEUM?
SkyText currently peaks at #91 in the App Store charts, and MLNEUM at #200. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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