Comparison

BigWrite 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

BigWrite

Easily display large text on your device for quick communication in noisy environments or for simple alerts. Type your message and hold up your phone or tablet to get your words across in a big way.

Highlights
  • Display large text
  • Quick communication tool
  • Useful for noisy environments
  • Simple text alerts
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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BigWrite is a quick and easy app to display text, big. Useful for flirting through car windows, alerting somebody that their gas tank is open, or simply flashing any bit of text. Just type in some words and hold up your device. We came up with the idea while dancing at a club one day. We got thirsty and tried to order some drinks. The place was so noisy, however, that it was simply impossible for the bartender to hear the order. As I was screaming at the top of my voice, I came up with this App idea. BigWrite is a quick and easy tool for getting your words across in a BIG way. All graphics were created by Samo Korošec in Vienna. All codes were written by Nicolas Haunold and Eloy Durán. For ideas and direction we thank our countless users. Version 2.0 is almost finished and coming soon!

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

BigWrite1 screens
Big Note.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BigWrite at none against Big Note.'s 5. BigWrite also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 26.0). Big Note.'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (241 vs 19). On price, rating, ads 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

Both are free to download. Big Note. sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BigWrite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for BigWrite against 4.8 for Big Note.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Note. has 241 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of BigWrite's written reviews are positive against 76% of Big Note.'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BigWrite ships an update every 11 months, Big Note. every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BigWrite versus Big Note.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBigWriteBig Note.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19 ratings)4.8 (241 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.9% of reviews
Number of ratings19241 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConrad ConsultingPeter Macias

Customer experience

BigWrite

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Big Note.

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

Bugs and requests

BigWrite

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

None

BigWrite

No in-app purchases

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 BigWrite free?
BigWrite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Big Note. free?
Big Note. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BigWrite or Big Note.?
BigWrite and Big Note. are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 19 and 241 ratings respectively.
Do BigWrite or Big Note. have ads?
Neither BigWrite nor Big Note. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BigWrite or Big Note.?
BigWrite ships an update every 11 months, and Big Note. every 3 months. Most recently, BigWrite was updated on September 30, 2026 and Big Note. on October 4, 2026.

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