JotStay vs Big Text Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JotStay
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JotStay is the fastest way to put a note on your lock screen. Open the app, type your thought, tap Send — done. Your note instantly appears as a notification on your lock screen. No timers, no categories, no setup. Just type and go. Perfect for: • Reminders you need to see right now — "Take out the trash", "Call mom" • Quick thoughts you don't want to forget • Shopping lists, one item at a time • Anything you want front and center on your phone Every note is saved in your history. Tap any past note to send it again as a new notification. Swipe to delete what you no longer need. Key features: • Instant notifications — your note appears on the lock screen the moment you send it • Full history — every note is saved and ready to reuse • One-tap resend — tap any past note to send it again • Zero friction — the keyboard is ready the moment you open the app • Dark Mode support • No account required, no sign-up, no internet connection needed • Your notes stay on your device — nothing is collected or shared JotStay does one thing and does it well. No bloat, no distractions.
Big Text Note
This app allows you to create and display large, easy-to-read text notes. It's ideal for communication in noisy environments or with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Notes can be created via typing, voice input, or handwriting, and customized with various text sizes and colors.
- Large, customizable text display
- Voice input for speech-to-text
- Handwriting and typing input
- Adjustable text and background colors
- Home Screen widget support
- Local note saving, no account needed
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No ads, no account, and no internet connection. Big Text Note shows one note in large, easy-to-read text so you can hold it up to the person in front of you. It works as a simple communication board: for talking with someone who is deaf or hard of hearing, for the days when your own voice is not available, for noisy places like stations and event halls, or for a quick word at a counter or reception desk. Type it, show it, and if needed, let the device say it. Read Aloud speaks the note with the voices built into your iPhone or iPad. The language is detected from the text, and nothing is sent to a server. Voice input turns what the other person says into text on the device. You choose whether to append the result to the note or replace it. Audio is never saved; only the text you keep is stored. Show mode turns the note into a clear message board. Pick Normal, Large, or Huge, fine-tune the size, and choose text and background colors, including high-contrast pairs. Flip the note upside down for the person across the table, or turn your iPhone sideways for one long line. The screen stays on while Show mode is open. Quick Phrases keeps four ready-made lines and up to 20 of your own, one tap away. Reorder your phrases whenever you like. Add the Home Screen widget to keep the current note in view. No account, no ads, no tracking, and no server sync. The note stays on your device. Write to talk, flip for the person across, or open straight from the Lock Screen and Control Center.
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Verdict
JotStay and Big Text Note are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | JotStay | Big Text Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jiri Syrovy | ZEC Inc. |
In-app purchases
JotStay
No in-app purchases
Big Text Note
No in-app purchases









