What is high contrast text on mobile?

Posted: 8 June 2026
Author: Chris Winfield-Blum

High contrast text is a mobile app display option that makes secondary labels, helper text, and borders easier to read without changing the overall layout. It darkens muted text and strengthens card and timer borders so instructions, subtitles, and form hints stand out more clearly.

Turn it on under Profile → Settings → Display & navigation → Display preferences, in the Text contrast section (toggle High contrast text). It works with Auto, Light, or Dark appearance—you can combine high contrast with any theme.

On Sign in and Create account, tap Easier to read to turn on high contrast along with large interface and light or dark mode before you log in.

How is this different from Large interface?

Large interface magnifies the whole app—text, buttons, icons, and spacing. High contrast text keeps the same sizes but improves readability of labels and borders. Many people use both together; see What is Large interface mode?

Does high contrast sync across devices?

No. High contrast is saved on each phone or tablet, the same as appearance and light/dark mode. It does not use your Medication Timer account. Large interface does sync to your account when you are signed in.

High contrast text is not available on the website for now.

Applying display preference changes restarts the mobile app briefly so the new colors take effect everywhere.

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