Comparison

Font Size Decrease for Safari vs BigFont Display

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

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About

Font Size Decrease for Safari

Features
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Font Size Decrease is a lightweight and straightforward browser extension that brings a single, essential feature to your browsing experience: a button to decrease the font size on any webpage with one simple click. Whether you are looking to make the text easier to read, reduce eye strain, or enhance accessibility, Font Size Decrease makes it effortless to enlarge text instantly without affecting the page layout or performance. Install today and enjoy larger, more readable fonts with minimal effort. Font Size Decrease is perfect for users who prefer an easy, no-fuss solution to improve readability, including those with visual impairments or anyone who spends long hours reading online. With just one button to decrease the font size, this extension is designed for simplicity and ease of use. If you are also looking to decrease font size with a single click, we offer a companion extension, Font Size Increase, for complete control over your text size preferences. https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/font-size-increase/ombpcpigmndepfckcifdblemkabaoihk Browser extension features: β—† One-Click Font Size Decrease: Easily enlarge text on any website with a single click. β—† Dark Mode Support: Designed to work seamlessly with dark mode, ensuring comfortable use regardless of your browser's theme. β—† Toolbar Icon Customization: Choose from 6 custom icons for your toolbar to personalize the look of the extension. β—† Double-Click Reset: Enable the option to reset the font size on the current web page by simply double-clicking the button. β—† Right-Click Menu Integration: Optionally enable a right-click menu option to incrdecreaseease the font size on the current web page for quick access. β—† Simple and Lightweight: No complicated settingsβ€”just a single button to decrease font size instantly without slowing down your browsing experience. β—† Companion Extension Available: If you want to decrease font size, check out our Font Size Decrease extension for a similarly easy-to-use tool. Project Information: https://www.stefanvd.net/project/font-size-decrease/browser-extension Required Permissions: β—† "contextMenus": This is to add the "Decrease font size on this page" menu item in the web browser context menu. β—† "activeTab": Allow the decrease the font size function to be accessible on the currently visible tab page. β—† "storage": Save settings locally and sync with your web browser account.

About

BigFont Display

Features
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BigFont Display turns your iPhone or iPad into a clear, full-screen message display. Type what you want to say. BigFont makes it large, bright, and easy to read from across a room, in a noisy place, through a window, or when speaking out loud is not practical. Use it for quick notes, public spaces, classrooms, travel, accessibility, events, pickup signs, quiet rooms, or any moment when your screen needs to say something clearly. Features: β€’ Huge full-screen messages β€’ Simple tap controls β€’ Double-tap to edit β€’ Pages for longer messages β€’ Custom fonts, colors, and alignment β€’ Keep screen awake while displaying β€’ Shake to flash for attention β€’ Lock controls before handing over your device β€’ Works on iPhone and iPad β€’ Optional Translation unlock for multi-language display How to use BigFont Display: 1. Open the app. 2. Double-tap to type your message. 3. Tap once to show controls. 4. Adjust size, color, font, pages, or lock. 5. Hold up your screen. Translation Mode is available as a one-time in-app purchase.

Screenshots

Font Size Decrease for Safari2 screens
BigFont Display4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Font Size Decrease for Safari at 4 against BigFont Display's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Font Size Decrease for Safari versus BigFont Display: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFont Size Decrease for SafariBigFont Display
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperStefan Van DammeRichard Montoya

In-app purchases

None

Font Size Decrease for Safari

No in-app purchases

None

BigFont Display

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Font Size Decrease for Safari free?
Font Size Decrease for Safari is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BigFont Display free?
BigFont Display is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Font Size Decrease for Safari or BigFont Display have ads?
Neither Font Size Decrease for Safari nor BigFont Display shows ads.

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