Comparison

Big Text Buddy vs EVAN Official Light Stick

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

Head to head
About

Big Text Buddy

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a big, clear message display. Type any word or short message, rotate your phone, and show it in large, easy-to-read text. Whether you’re meeting someone at the airport, trying to be seen in a crowd, or holding up a quick sign at a concert or sports event, the app makes your message visible in seconds. Use it for: β€’ Airport pickups β€’ Concerts and festivals β€’ Sports events β€’ Meeting points β€’ Names and quick signs β€’ Any moment where big text helps Features: β€’ Large full-screen text display β€’ Adjustable text size and weight β€’ Text and background color options β€’ Auto-scroll modes β€’ Simple, distraction-free interface

About

EVAN Official Light Stick

Features
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This is the mobile app for the EVAN Official Light Stick. The Light Stick is connected to a variety of features. [Key Features] 1. Connect Light Stick You can connect to the Official Light Stick using Bluetooth. With the Light Stick turned off, press and hold the buttons on the Light Stick handle simultaneously for 2 seconds to enter Bluetooth Mode. (The Light Stick will blink blue.) Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and connect to the Light Stick. 2. Concert Mode You can check information about upcoming concerts and whether pairing is required. Enjoy a variety of Light Stick patterns linked to the stage during concerts. 3. Light Stick Update You can update your Official Light Stick to the latest version. [Precautions When Attending a Concert] - For concerts that do not require pairing, the Light Stick will automatically light up if you turn it on before the concert begins. - For concerts that require pairing, refer to the separate concert guide, register the concert information in the app's [Concert Mode] menu, and then pair with the Light Stick. - Always keep your Light Stick firmware up to date. If an update is required, a separate announcement will be made via official channels. - On-site congestion on the day of the concert may delay the firmware update and pairing speed or cause them to fail. Please complete the firmware update and pairing before coming to the concert venue. - Replace old batteries with new alkaline batteries before using your Light Stick. (three AAA batteries) - Using old batteries without replacing them with new ones may cause the Light Stick to fade, or flash in different colors then go off during the concert. Please prepare extra batteries. - The Light Stick will remain paired during the concert even if the batteries are replaced, and the light effect will continue automatically. [App Access Permissions] The following are required for the app to run smoothly. Select [Allow] when permissions are requested. - Bluetooth : Required to connect and control the Light Stick. - Location : Used as a reference to provide app services, data will not be stored. - Photo : Required to save and load a code image. - Storage : Required to store data necessary for app usage. You can change permissions in [Settings] > [Apps] or [Applications].

Screenshots

Big Text Buddy3 screens
EVAN Official Light Stick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EVAN Official Light Stick at 15.0 against Big Text Buddy's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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· 4 level
Big Text Buddy versus EVAN Official Light Stick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig Text BuddyEVAN Official Light Stick
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsterios Digital GmbHHYBE Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Big Text Buddy

No in-app purchases

None

EVAN Official Light Stick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Big Text Buddy free?
Big Text Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EVAN Official Light Stick free?
EVAN Official Light Stick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Big Text Buddy or EVAN Official Light Stick have ads?
Neither Big Text Buddy nor EVAN Official Light Stick shows ads.

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