Comparison

Digit vs Big Note.

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

Head to head
About

Digit

This app reads Digit-Eyes QR text barcodes and standard QR barcodes. Create and read your own text labels for organizing items. Content is displayed and can be read aloud with VoiceOver.

Highlights
  • Read Digit-Eyes QR text barcodes
  • Read standard QR barcodes
  • Create custom Digit-Eyes text labels
  • Display scanned label content
  • Voice output with VoiceOver
  • Printable PDF of created codes
Features
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Digit-Eyes Lite allows you to read Digit-Eyes QR (Quick-Response) text bar code labels. It can be upgraded to read UPC / EAN labels as well. You can make and read your own labels, too! Using the Digit-Eyes website, you'll be able to create a PDF file of Digit-Eyes QR bar codes that each contain up to 250 characters of text. These codes are useful for labeling items where the content is not expected to change. You can create labels to identify clothing, CDs, canning, moving boxes, important documents, appliance settings and more. Using the printer attached to your computer, you can print the PDF of these codes on inexpensive address labels and affix the labels to items that you want to identify. When you scan the Digit-Eyes Quick-Response (QR) text labels using the Digit-Eyes Lite app on your iPhone or iPad, the content of the labels will displayed and, if you have VoiceOver active, read aloud to you. In addition to reading the Digit-Eyes text labels, you'll also be able to use the Digit-Eyes Lite application on your iPhone or iPad to read standard Quick-Response (QR) barcode labels. Please note that Digit-Eyes Lite does not natively read UPC / EAN codes or barcodes that are in the code 3-of-9 format; it also does not read the voice labels that the full version of Digit-Eyes can create. It is only set up to read and voice Quick-Response (QR) text bar codes. You can purchase separate upgrades that allow you to add functionality to read UPC and EAN manufacturer's barcodes, to read code 3-of-9 barcode labels or to read code128 barcode labels. You can also add an option to record and play Digit-Eyes audio labels of your own. Digit-Eyes Lite is intended to be used by people who live or work with someone who has the full version of Digit-Eyes, but who need don't need the full product, only the ability to read and create text labels. A typical example would be a sighted person who can tell what an item is and doesn't need to be able to scan UPC / EAN codes, but who does need to be able to understand the contents of the Digit-Eyes text labels created and used by a spouse or co-worker. Thus, Digit-Eyes Lite is a good choice if you just want to use your iPhone or iPad to read the Digit-Eyes QR-coded text labels or to create text labels that you and others can read with the Digit-Eyes application on your iPhone or iPad.

About

Big Note.

This app offers versatile note-taking with adjustable font sizes, quick jotting, and interactive features for real-time communication. Organize thoughts with bulleted lists and categorized folders, and utilize speech-to-text and text-to-speech for enhanced accessibility and collaboration.

Highlights
  • Dynamic font size adjustment
  • Quick note creation with placeholders
  • Interactive notes with speech-to-text
  • Bulleted lists for organization
  • Speech-to-text and text-to-speech
  • Categorized folders for notes
  • Shake to create new notes
Features
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Big Note is your ultimate note-taking companion, designed to make communication and organization effortless. Whether typing, speaking, or listening, Big Note adapts to your needs with powerful features and an intuitive interface. Key Features: Classic Notes: Create simple, no-frills notes with a slider to dynamically adjust the font size. Choose your font, text alignment, and theme to personalize every note. Premium subscribers can access the Speech-to-Text microphone with support for non-standard accents and far-from-microphone situations. Quick Notes: Jot down short ideas or temporary thoughts with placeholders that disappear as you type. Shake your phone or swipe to create a new note effortlessly, keeping the flow of ideas going. Interactive Notes: Designed for real-time conversations — perfect for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Type while the other person speaks, with Speech-to-Text transcribing their voice instantly into the speech area. A microphone icon can be shown to signal when recording is active. Text-to-Speech reads your highlighted text aloud. Each note is saved automatically for reference later. Bulleted Notes: Organize your tasks and ideas with intuitive bulleted lists. Whether you're making a shopping list, brainstorming, or creating a structured outline, bulleted notes keep everything neat and focused. Text Size Adjustment: Customize the font size dynamically across all note types using a convenient slider, ensuring easy readability for everyone. Speech-to-Text and Text-to-Speech: Transform speech into written text effortlessly or have the app read your notes aloud. Premium subscribers get advanced on-device speech recognition with support for accents and distance, available in Classic Note and Interactive Note. Themes: Personalize your notes with beautiful themes. Create your own custom theme or choose from the built-in collection to match your style. Categorized Folders: Keep your notes organized by creating folders like "Work," "Shopping List," or "Personal." Move notes between folders, rename them, or delete them as needed to stay productive and clutter-free. Shake to Create: Quickly start a new note by shaking your phone, making note-taking faster and more convenient. Yearly Subscription: Save with the new yearly plan at $20.00/year, alongside the existing $1.99/month option. Big Note helps you stay productive, communicate with ease, and organize your thoughts better than ever. Whether you're creating a shopping list, brainstorming, or managing conversations, this app simplifies every step of the process. Terms of Use: https://www.termsfeed.com/terms-conditions/10e4d8169e31378752d19d3f4ec4ee7a

Screenshots

Digit4 screens
Big Note.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Big Note. at 4.8 against Digit's 3.0. Big Note. also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 42%) and ratings volume (243 vs 3). Digit's advantage is iOS requirement (6.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Digit sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Big Note. sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Big Note. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Note. has 243 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Digit's written reviews are positive against 76% of Big Note.'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Digit ships an update every 2 months, Big Note. every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Digit versus Big Note.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigitBig Note.
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)4.8 (243 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews75.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3243 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Miracles, L.L.C.Peter Macias

Customer experience

Digit

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%

Big Note.

All ratings241 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative17.2%

Bugs and requests

Digit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Big Note.

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Shake to clear not working on iPad
  • App not opening after update (initially)
  • Adding emojis breaks text to speech
  • Text to speech repeats first paragraph
  • Keyboard cannot be lowered

Requested features

7 requests
  • Disable shake to clear feature
  • Way to make keyboard go away/lower
  • Ability to align text
  • Feature to set specific font size
  • Categories for saving notes
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  • Fix text to speech repeating paragraphs
  • Save custom words to dictionary

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Digit

One-time6
  • Code 128 Barcodes$0.99
  • Code 3-of-9 Barcodes$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
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  • UPC / EAN Read & Record$4.99
  • QR Audio Labels$4.99
  • Laser Scanner Support$9.99
5 purchases

Big Note.

Subscriptions5
  • Premium7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$9.991 Year
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  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year
  • Big Note Premium Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Digit free?
Digit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Big Note. free?
Big Note. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Digit or Big Note.?
Big Note. is rated higher. Digit averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Big Note. averages 4.8 from 243 ratings.
Do Digit or Big Note. have ads?
Neither Digit nor Big Note. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Digit or Big Note.?
Digit ships an update every 2 months, and Big Note. every 3 months. Most recently, Digit was updated on October 15, 2026 and Big Note. on October 24, 2026.

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