Best On-Screen Text Apps

0+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated June 2026

Out of 0+ on-screen text apps on iOS, 16 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top On-Screen Text Apps (June 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Make It BigMake It BigFree4.8★ (5.1K)NoNoSep 2026
2Copy Text On ScreenCopy Text On ScreenFree4.6★ (4.8K)YesYesSep 2026
3Any Text · WidgetsAny Text · Widgets$4.004.6★ (450)NoNoSep 2026
4Typorama: Text on Photo EditorTyporama: Text on Photo EditorFree4.8★ (116K)NoYesSep 2026
5LED Banner : Make It Big TextLED Banner : Make It Big TextFree4.6★ (19)YesYesSep 2026
6Copy Text On Screen: OCRCopy Text On Screen: OCRFree5.0★ (3)NoYesJul 2026
7MEGATEXT Led Banner TextMEGATEXT Led Banner TextFree4.6★ (2.9K)NoYesSep 2026
8Copy Text On Screen & Ocr ScanCopy Text On Screen & Ocr ScanFreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for On-Screen Text

Make It Big#1

Make It Big by An Trinh

Show large text on your screen
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(5.1K ratings)
Free
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Display large, customizable text messages that fill your entire screen. Easily edit text, switch between portrait and landscape modes, and even flash your message with a shake. Store recent messages for quick access.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple, easy to use
  • 👍 Works well
  • 👍 Helps communicate with deaf/hard of hearing
  • 👍 Convenient for noisy environments
  • 👍 Useful for signaling to friends
  • 👍 Effective for communicating with elderly
  • 👍 Consistent and effective
  • 👍 Great for customer service
  • 👍 Saves voice when unable to speak
  • 👍 Reliable and stable
  • 👍 Customizable font, color, and flashing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Text input box is too small for editing
  • 🐛 Font size decreases with more text
  • 🐛 No option to save/recall frequently used messages
  • 🐛 No option to mirror/reverse text
Copy Text On Screen#2

Copy Text On Screen by Govarthani Rajesh

Extract Text, Copy & Translate
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.6😊(4.8K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily extract text from screenshots and images with advanced OCR technology. Copy, translate, or read aloud any text, even from social media apps. Supports over 100 languages for translation and 92 for recognition.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient text extraction
  • 💡 Useful for various tasks like copying text, translating, etc.
  • 🔒 Reliable and accurate

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with handwritten text recognition
  • 💰 Limited free scans per day, requires subscription
  • 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🔍 Lack of advanced features or customization options
Any Text · Widgets#3

Any Text · Widgets by Sindre Sorhus

Put text on Lock/Home Screen
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(450 ratings)
$4.00
#45in Utilities
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Display any text on your Lock or Home Screen to keep important notes, goals, or tasks visible. Customize text with Markdown and utilize 20 different widgets. Integrates with Shortcuts for powerful automations and syncs across devices via iCloud.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Useful utility
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure and bug-free
  • 💡 Great for organizing screens
  • 🔒 Helpful for lost phone info
  • 👍 Customizable widgets
  • 🚀 Excellent for travel and medical info
  • 👍 Fantastic for reminders and notes

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work on some devices
  • 🔒 Family sharing doesn't work
  • 🔒 Text not showing on Lock Screen
  • 👎 Text box too small
  • 👎 Difficult to apply

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FAQ about On-Screen Text

What are the best on-screen text apps for iPhone?
Make It Big tops our on-screen text apps ranking as of June 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 5.1K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top on-screen text apps we rank are free to download, including Make It Big and Copy Text On Screen.
Make It Big has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of June 2026.
Make It Big allows you to type a message and have it displayed in large, bold text that fills your entire device screen. It's designed for situations where you need to communicate a message clearly and prominently.
Key features include the ability to change font styles, text and background colors, swap colors, enable/disable haptic feedback, and control the shake-to-flash mode. It also supports portrait and landscape orientations and stores recent messages.