P3 Mobile vs Type Big
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
P3 Mobile
This Video Relay Service (VRS) app enables deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to make and receive VP calls using Wi-Fi or cellular data. It offers features like text chat, contact sharing, call blocking, and a user-friendly interface with customizable themes.
- Video Relay Service (VRS) calls
- Text chat functionality
- Share follow-up numbers
- Block unwanted callers
- Intuitive user interface
- Number Lookup with Google Maps
- Full-screen call notifications
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P3 Mobile – VRS on the go, because every conversation matters. P3 Mobile is the on-the-go VRS (Video Relay Service) app that makes it easy for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals to make and receive VP calls anywhere using a Wi-Fi or a cellular data connection. Recent updates now include text chat, the ability to share a follow-up number with an interpreter straight from your contact list, and even the power to block unwanted callers. Our users love our intuitive user interface with a choice of two themes and the ability to add contact photos. You'll also enjoy Number Lookup, powered by Google Maps, to help you find phone numbers and conduct map searches without having to leave the app. Even when you're not using the app, you can now receive full-screen notifications at the moment a call is incoming. P3 Mobile still has all the great features users have come to expect including built-in PurpleMail™, one- and two-line VCO, call history, “smart search” and an easy-to-use interface. It’s the best way to keep in touch with everyone and anyone, anytime and anywhere, and now P3 Mobile has even more! Download/upgrade P3 Mobile today and tell us what you think.
Type Big
Communicate silently and effectively with large, resizable text. Personalize your messages with custom fonts and colors, and access your history and favorites quickly. Ideal for noisy environments or when you need to be seen and understood.
- Resizable large text display
- On-device translation (subscription)
- Edit messages in place
- Customizable fonts and colors
- Favorites and history
- Presentation mode
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Hold silent conversation through highly visible text! Be seen and understood when you can't be heard! Text automagically resizes to fill available space. TRANSLATION - Communicate with even more people via Translation. - On-device & offline translation (subscription required, iOS 18.1 or greater required) EDIT IN PLACE - Simplified and natural, direct editing saves time. - Your message is always visible and unobstructed. FONTS & COLORS - Personalize Font color and Background color. - Choose Fonts from simple curated list. FAVORITES - Lightning fast access. - Personalize via customizable order. QUICK CLEAR - Conveniently sized and located clear button enables rapid conversion. PRESENTATION MODE - Communicate unobscured. - Fill the screen with your message, keyboard free. - Designed to avoid accidental input while presenting. HISTORY: - Search, Present, and Favorite your past phrases Your Devices, Your Orientations, Your Workflow - Designed for iPad Split Screen & Slide Over — communicate your way AND be productive. - iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch — make the most of your screen size! iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.onemanshy.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Type Big at 100% against P3 Mobile's 37%. Type Big also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). P3 Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 19 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Type Big sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. P3 Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
Type Big holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: P3 Mobile has 291 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of P3 Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of Type Big's.
P3 Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Type Big every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | P3 Mobile | Type Big |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (291 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 291 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Purple Communications, Inc. | One Man Shy LLC |
Customer experience
P3 Mobile
Type Big
Bugs and requests
P3 Mobile
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes on iOS 16.1 and newer versions
- App won't open or closes immediately after opening
- Login credentials not remembered despite 'Remember Me' option
- Incoming calls not showing notifications or alerts
- Missed calls not appearing in call history
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- App freezes during video calls after 2-5 minutes
- Cannot load contact names or numbers
- Call button not functioning
- App closes unexpectedly when other apps are open
- Voicemail messages cut off or not received completely
- Unable to answer calls despite notifications
- Video interpreter freezes mid-call
- App incompatible with iOS 10.1.1, 12.5.7, 16.1
- Dialing info box closes before connecting
- Cannot connect to customer service
Requested features
11 requests- Picture-in-picture mode
- Vibration alerts for incoming calls
- Slow and fast forward buttons for signmail
- iPad app version
- Call blocking feature (advertised but not findable)
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- Integrated Purple Mail into main app
- Horizontal screen orientation option
- Customizable signmail on tablet and mobile
- Better background app connectivity
- Incoming call popup with Accept/Decline buttons
- Camera view switch icon
Type Big
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
P3 Mobile
No in-app purchases
Type Big
- Translation - Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Translation - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Translation - Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year








