Big Words

Name: Big Words
Rating: 3.4 (29 reviews)
Author: DollarApp

by DollarApp

iPhone · iPad

Abandoned risk Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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What it is: Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
At a glance: $0.99

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Official categories

Social Networking
Entertainment

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Key functions

Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Family Sharing	Yes	Unknown	App Store	Store published

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Pricing & paywalls

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Shown for US

Price: $0.99

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

Ratings & reviews

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Shown for US

3.4 29 ratings · App Store

2/5Needs an Update
There should be an option to change the font. Also an option to create different lists would be helpful to me as I'm planning to use the different set of words to review with my students. It kept on going blank when I was inputting the words and had to exit the app. It definitely needs an update.

Mrspark16 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Great app for passing notes
I've used and loved this app for years. I've continued to use it despite my frustration that it was stuck in the iPhone 4S screen sizes. That is no longer the case. With this update, Big Words is again everything it once was, and should be.

Pulchersentio · 31 Jul 2026
5/5I’ll pay for a square layout in-app purchase!
Love this app, use it all the time, glad it works on my Xs ... have a folder of ‘lock screen mantra’ screenshots - hey I’ll buy an in-app purchase for easy image export - but I digress - would tap the buy button on a square layout the moment you release it thanks

Johnny Mañana · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Super useful
I use this app all the time. In crowded loud situations, in very quiet situations. I use it to announce to a crowd or pass a discrete note. I also had a patient with ALS who used it to type out messages to me. I love it. Has been on my home screen since my iPhone 3 and stayed there ever since.

Japhynmarley · 31 Jul 2026
5/5I use this all the time!
Wish there were pre-saved lists I could tap on and other customization but it works great if you have the time to type something and need it BIG!

copperwhopper · 31 Jul 2026

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Versions

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1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
New Hidden Feature! - Add a space to the end of your multiple-word message and you'll get a different, multi-line layout. Featured as an iTUNES STAFF FAVORITE in February 2009. We love feedback on our apps – please write [email protected] with any suggestions or to tell us about how you use it.
1.4
Featured as an iTUNES STAFF FAVORITE. Added: Link to 140 Characters: A Style Guide for the Short Form. >> A perfect companion to the 140 characters of space in Big Words! << Added: New Feature: Add a space to the end of your multiple-word message and you'll get a different, multi-line layout. We love feedback on our apps—please write [email protected] with any suggestions or tell us how you use it. Follow @big_words on Twitter for the latest news.
1.5
Featured as an iTUNES STAFF FAVORITE. + Added multitasking support for iOS. + Added Feature: Put a space to the end of your multiple-word message and you'll get a different, multi-line layout. We love feedback on our apps—please write [email protected] with any suggestions or tell us how you use it. Follow @big_words on Twitter for the latest news.
1.6
Featured as an iTUNES STAFF FAVORITE. + Added multitasking and support for rich interactive advertisements. + Added Feature: Put a space to the end of your multiple-word message and you'll get a different, multi-line layout. We love feedback on our apps—please write [email protected] with any suggestions or tell us how you use it. Follow @big_words on Twitter for the latest news.
1.7
THANK YOU APPLE for featuring Big Words as a STAFF FAVORITE. We built it for you. + Added swipe for multiple pages - Removed iAds.
1.8
Thank you Apple for featuring Big Words as a Staff Favorite. We built it for you. + Added New Gesture: SWIPE for more pages. - Removed iAds. + Refined Display Animation.
2.0 · 27 Jun 2015
This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. + Support for Apple Watch + Support for all screen sizes on iPhone + Support for all screen sizes on iPad + Support for large display of all emoji (Hint: for upside-down text, try using upsidedowntext.com)

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Last verified: 31 Jul 2026
Sources: App Store

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