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24 alternatives to Big Words

Message in real life using Big Words. Literally.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Big Words launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Words U▲200

   An iOS app that makes you sound smart

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Statement▲141

   A quick way to communicate when talking isn't an option

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Terminology▲126

   A comprehensive research tool for words

   2017 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Big Keys▲80

   Only big iOS keyboard with emojis 🤗

   2017 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Talkshow▲299

   Texting in public

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   iOS 8▲183

   The new iOS—Huge for developers. Massive for everyone else.

   2014 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Grammar Snob▲205

   Markup your friends' iMessages like an English teacher 😁

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Hooks Chats▲117

   Push notifications meet real time conversations

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Hooked 2.0▲140

   Tell a story through text messages

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Hooked▲173

    Fiction in the form of text messages

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Phoneys▲173

    Troll your friends by putting words in other people's texts

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Public▲205

    Group chats. Great conversations. 💬

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Sparks▲128

    The best way to express what you really think (w/ GIFs)

    2014 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Medium for iOS▲137

    Everyone’s stories and ideas. Anywhere, anytime

    2014 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Quotes for iOS▲98

    Capture, organize, recall and live your favorite quotes

    Sep 2025 · thequotes.tools · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Speak▲120

    Message safely while driving

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Mobilize for iOS▲270

    The messaging app for large groups and communities

    2017 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    News In Shorts▲106

    News in 60 words

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Words With Friends for iMessage▲64

    May the Best Friend Win.

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    :prose▲75

    Turn thoughts/gestures to messages and speech.

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Hello for iOS▲125

    Instantly start chatting with people in your local area

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Toasty▲215

    Photo messages that can't be missed

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Quotee▲99

    Stylish quotes to keep you inspired and motivated

    2017 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    RealTalk▲133

    Text message any business

    2015 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →