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)NoNoAug 2026
2Copy Text On ScreenCopy Text On ScreenFree4.6★ (4.8K)YesYesAug 2026
3Any Text · WidgetsAny Text · Widgets$4.004.6★ (450)NoNoAug 2026
4Typorama: Text on Photo EditorTyporama: Text on Photo EditorFree4.8★ (116K)NoYesAug 2026
5LED Banner : Make It Big TextLED Banner : Make It Big TextFree4.6★ (19)YesYesAug 2026
6Copy Text On Screen: OCRCopy Text On Screen: OCRFree5.0★ (3)NoYesJul 2026
7MEGATEXT Led Banner TextMEGATEXT Led Banner TextFree4.6★ (2.8K)NoYesAug 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

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
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
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
#80in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work on some devices
  • 🔒 Family sharing doesn't work
  • 🔒 Text not showing on Lock Screen

More On-Screen Text apps to explore

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Typorama: Text on Photo Editor
Typorama: Text on Photo Editor
Typorama: Text on Photo Editor
Typography Art & Poster Maker
Free

Create stunning typographic designs and posters from your text and photos without needing design skills. The app automatically generates unique layouts with various fonts and styles, saving you hours of work. Perfect for social media posts, flyers, and branding.

Automated typographic text layoutsCustomizable text styles and fontsSocial media post creation
📷 Photo & Video
(116K)
free with in-app purchases
5
LED Banner : Make It Big Text
LED Banner : Make It Big Text
LED Banner : Make It Big Text
Show large text on your screen
Free

Transform your device into a dynamic LED display for events, promotions, or creative expression. Craft eye-catching text and marquee designs with customizable fonts, colors, and effects. Perfect for retail, events, and personal use.

Instant LED banner creationCustomizable fonts, colors, and effectsAdjustable scroller speed and direction
🔧 Utilities
(19)
free with in-app purchases
6
Copy Text On Screen: OCR
Copy Text On Screen: OCR
Copy Text On Screen: OCR
Image to Text, Copy, Translate
Free

Extract text from any image or screen capture with powerful OCR technology. Translate recognized text into over 100 languages instantly. All processing is done locally on your device for maximum privacy and security.

Extract text from images and screenshotsMultilingual translation up to 100+ languagesSupports Shortcuts for quick access
📊 Productivity
(3)
free with in-app purchases
7
MEGATEXT Led Banner Text
MEGATEXT Led Banner Text
MEGATEXT Led Banner Text
Digital Sign Scrolling Marquee
Free

Turn your device into a scrolling LED text display for dynamic messaging. Create attention-grabbing marquees for events, noisy environments, or personal use. Offers customizable options and a seamless, ad-free experience.

Scrolling LED text displayMarquee-style messagesStatic text option
🎬 Entertainment
(2.8K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Copy Text On Screen & Ocr Scan
Copy Text On Screen & Ocr Scan
Copy Text On Screen & Ocr Scan
Scan,Image,Scanner,Translator
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
9
Simple Text Widget - Reminder
Simple Text Widget - Reminder
Simple Text Widget - Reminder
Reminder on Lock/Home Screen
Free

Add important notes, goals, or to-do lists directly to your Lock Screen or Home Screen. Keep crucial information visible at a glance with customizable widgets for daily reminders or motivational quotes.

Add notes to Lock ScreenAdd notes to Home ScreenCustomizable widgets
🔧 Utilities
(651)
free
10
Translate Now - AI Translator
Translate Now - AI Translator
Translate Now - AI Translator
Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Free

Instantly translate text, voice, and photos across over 320 languages with AI-powered tools. Features include a translator keyboard, hands-free voice translation for conversations, and photo translation for signs and menus. It also offers language learning assistance.

Text, voice, and photo translationTranslator keyboard for appsHands-free AI voice translator
🔍 Reference
(359K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Phonto - Text on Photos
Phonto - Text on Photos
Phonto - Text on Photos
Photo & Typography
Free

Easily add custom text to your photos with a vast library of fonts and extensive editing options. Enhance your images with creative typography, including curved and perspective text, and share your creations on social media.

Over 400 fonts availableInstall custom fontsAdjustable text size, color, and gradient
📷 Photo & Video
(122K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Text Widget on Home Screen
Text Widget on Home Screen
Text Widget on Home Screen
Text Message on Home Screen
$2.99

Personalize your device's home screen with custom text widgets. Display favorite quotes, important information, or personal messages with extensive text and background customization options. Supports unlimited widgets and custom fonts.

Unlimited text widgetsiOS 14 home screen widget supportCustomizable font size and name
📷 Photo & Video
(15)
paid
13
Text Display - Led Monitor
Text Display - Led Monitor
Text Display - Led Monitor
Show Message On The Screen
Free

Display custom messages on your phone screen with various effects, animations, colors, and fonts. This easy-to-use utility offers simple customization for clear communication.

Custom text displayMultiple effects and animationsColor and font customization
🔧 Utilities
(3)
free with in-app purchases
14
Translator Keyboard - Language
Translator Keyboard - Language
Translator Keyboard - Language
Translate Text, Message & Chat
Free

Type and translate text instantly in over 60 languages directly from your keyboard. Seamlessly communicate in any app without switching or copying. Enhance conversations with emojis.

Instant translation as you typeSupports over 60 languagesSeamless in-app integration
🔧 Utilities
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Vont - Text on Videos
Vont - Text on Videos
Vont - Text on Videos
Video & Typography
Free

Easily add text to your videos with a vast selection of fonts and extensive customization options. Adjust size, color, gradients, strokes, shadows, and even create curved text. Install your own fonts for ultimate creative control.

Over 400 fonts availableInstall custom fontsChangeable text size, color, gradient, stroke, shadow, and background
📷 Photo & Video
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Big Text - Fullscreen Text
Big Text - Fullscreen Text
Big Text - Fullscreen Text
Display large text on screen
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Current - Text Widgets
Current - Text Widgets
Current - Text Widgets
Text on Lock Screen & StandBy
$0.99

Personalize your lock screen with custom text. Display any phrase or letters you choose directly on your device's lock screen and StandBy mode. Enhance your device's appearance with unique text widgets.

Customizable text displayLock screen widgetsStandBy mode integration
🌟 Lifestyle
(8)
paid
18
Text on Photo
Text on Photo
Text on Photo
For Adding texts on photos
$2.99

Easily add multiple decorated text elements to your photos. Customize fonts, colors, outlines, and shadows. Resize, rotate, and position text for creative photo editing.

Add multiple textsVariety of fontsText outlines
📷 Photo & Video
(702)
paid
19
Text Art  - Add Text to photos
Text Art  - Add Text to photos
Text Art - Add Text to photos
Make & Edit Text on Picture
Free

Create unique photos with text, stickers, and frames. This app offers a full suite of editing tools, including effects and filters, to enhance your images. Easily add text and customize layouts for sharing on social media.

Add text to photosHundreds of layouts and framesAdd stickers and backgrounds
📷 Photo & Video
(527)
subscription
20
LockScreenNotes
LockScreenNotes
LockScreenNotes
Big notes always on lockscreen
Free

This app displays your notes directly on your device's lock screen, ensuring you never forget important information. It offers extensive customization options for note appearance and allows for interactive to-do list management without opening the application.

Notes on lock screenInteractive to-do listsOver 100 free designs
📊 Productivity
(1.3K)
free

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.