Check 'em vs Big Text
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Check 'em
This app notifies you when a particularly interesting or 'awesome' number appears during authentication processes for services like banking or email. You can customize your preferences and collect these special numbers.
- Real-time notifications for special numbers
- Customizable notification preferences
- Collect 'awesome' authentication codes
- Simple and intuitive interface
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If you know, you know. The drudgery of having to newly authenticate with your bank or your email account; and the little spark of joy when you get a number like 780000 or 123451. What if you could see every time a truly awesome number comes up? Check 'em finds the best of the best, and sends you a notification whenever they appear. Customise what you want to see, and tap the notification to add the GET to your collection!
Big Text
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Say it loud with BIG TEXT. Turn your words into bold, screen-filling messages that grab attention instantly. Whether you’re at a concert, a party, or just want to make your message impossible to miss. This app makes your text larger than life. Features: - One-tap focus: Tap anywhere to bring up the editor and start typing. - Big Text / Large Text display: Your words fill the entire screen for maximum visibility. - Single or Multi-line mode: Choose to stretch your message in one line or spread it across multiple lines. - Custom backgrounds: Change colors to match your mood or style. - Perfect for concerts & events: Share your feelings with artists on stage. - Fun for social media & flirting: Communicate across distance in a bold, playful way. With Big Text, your message will never be ignored. Why You’ll Love It: - Easy, fast, and fun. - Makes communication impossible to miss. - Ideal for expressing yourself in crowded spaces or creating eye-catching social content. Download Big Text today and make your words larger than life. Privacy policy - https://basastudios.com/bigtext/privacy/ Terms of service - https://basastudios.com/bigtext/terms-of-service/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Check 'em at none against Big Text's 2. Check 'em also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Big Text's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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. Big Text sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Check 'em asks for nothing beyond the download.
Check 'em ships an update weekly, Big Text every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Check 'em | Big Text |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jacob Bartlett | Amal Paul |
In-app purchases
Check 'em
No in-app purchases
Big Text
- Weekly Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Lifetime Access$19.99
