NotePass vs Big Text Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NotePass
This app allows users to type messages and display them full-screen for others to read. It's useful for situations where speaking is difficult or inappropriate, such as in meetings or noisy environments.
- Full-screen message display
- Customizable notes
- Save favorite notes
- Pre-loaded popular notes
- Communicate without speaking
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NotePass is the app that lets you speak when you can't be heard. It turns your phone into a giant sign. Type what you need to say, tap Show, and hold up the screen — everyone around you reads it instantly, no talking required. FEATURES • Type a note, tap Show — instant full-screen display in giant type • Save your favorite notes for one-tap reuse • Swipe between saved notes without leaving full-screen • Live variables — drop {time}, {day}, {date}, or {battery} into any note and watch it update in real time, even a live {countdown} • Choose your icon — Default or Retro • Speaks your language — 11 languages, including full right-to-left layout for Arabic and Hebrew (note, translations used AI and may contain inaccuracies) • Fast, private, and free: no accounts, no ads, no data collected USES • Getting through a meeting without interrupting • Getting the bartender's or DJ's attention in a loud room • Speaking when you've lost your voice • Signing to someone hard of hearing • Roadside alerts to other drivers • Flirting, obviously Tell your friends!
Big Text Reader
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Having difficulty reading small text? BigTextReader can help you! Transform your iPhone into a powerful digital magnifier and text reader—ideal for reading labels, menus, documents, and more. Key Features: Capture & Read: Simply tap the Capture & Read button to have your phone read the text aloud using built-in speech technology. Save: Save the capture text for later viewing. Live Text Magnifier: Zoom in on printed text using your camera — crystal clear even in low light. Who is it for? Seniors or individuals with low vision. People who need assistance with reading. Quick readers seeking instant text-to-speech. Daily use for reading small prints: medicine bottles, receipts, manuals, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: NotePass at none against Big Text Reader's shown. Big Text Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | NotePass | Big Text Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ben Christen | gangadhar goud |
In-app purchases
NotePass
No in-app purchases
Big Text Reader
No in-app purchases
Questions
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