Their name.
Your screen.
The simplest airport pickup sign. Type a name, show it big. Screen stays awake, brightness at max. No ads. Works offline.
Three steps. That's it.
Open
Launch PickUp Sign. No login, no setup, no permissions.
Type
Enter the name. Smart word-wrap handles any length.
Show
Full-screen display. Brightness maxed. Screen stays awake.
Built for one job.
Does it perfectly.
Screen stays awake
Your screen never dims or locks while showing a name. Most sign apps forget this. We don't.
Maximum brightness
Automatically maxes brightness to 100% the moment you show a name. Competitors don't do this. Your sign stays visible in any lighting.
Smart word-wrap
Names scale to fill the screen. Long names automatically wrap and resize for maximum readability.
Works offline
No internet required. Ever. Works in airplane mode, underground, anywhere.
22 premium colours
Choose from 22 curated background colours to match any brand, mood, or occasion.
No ads. Ever.
No banner ads, no pop-ups, no interruptions. Your sign is the only thing on screen. Exactly as it should be.
Make it yours.
Black and white come free. Unlock all 22 colours with the Colour Themes upgrade for just $0.99/year.
Not just airports.
Airport pickups
Stand at arrivals with their name blazing on your screen. Clear, bright, unmissable.
Chauffeur & limo
Professional drivers: ditch the paper signs. A clean digital display says premium service.
Hotel reception
Welcome VIP guests by name with a tablet at the front desk. Personal touch, zero effort.
Events
Conferences, weddings, rallies. Hold up a name or message that everyone can read.
Meet & greet
Meeting someone for the first time? Show your name so they can find you.
What people are saying.
I used to write names on cardboard like an animal. Those days are behind me.
My therapist said I needed to simplify my life. This was the only app that actually delivered
I held up my phone and they just.. walked right to me. No wandering, no awkward eye contact with strangers. I almost cried
Its a black screen with a name on it. And somehow its the best app on my phone.
five stars. it shows a name. the name is big. I dont know what else you want
Can't believe this needed to be an app. Also can't believe nobody made it sooner??
Does one thing. Does it perfectly. If only everything in my life worked like this
Questions? Answered.
How does PickUp Sign work?
Open the app, type a name, and tap Show. Your phone becomes a full-screen sign with the name displayed as large as possible. The screen stays awake and brightness is set to maximum automatically.
Does it work offline?
Yes. PickUp Sign works completely offline. No internet connection required. Everything runs locally on your device.
Will my screen stay on?
Yes. Your screen stays awake and brightness is set to maximum while displaying a name. You never need to tap the screen to keep it alive.
How do I change the background colour?
Tap the colour picker icon at the bottom of the screen. Black and white are free. Unlock all 22 colours with the Colour Themes upgrade for $0.99/year.
What languages does it support?
PickUp Sign supports 12 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Arabic, and Hindi. Smart word-wrap works with all supported scripts.
Is PickUp Sign free?
Yes. The core features (typing a name, full-screen display, screen-awake, and maximum brightness) are completely free. The optional Colour Themes upgrade ($0.99/year) unlocks 22 premium background colours.
How do I restore my purchase?
Open the app, tap the colour picker icon, then tap "Restore Purchases". Your unlock will be restored automatically via your Apple ID.
Does it work on iPad?
Yes. PickUp Sign works on iPad and takes full advantage of the larger screen to display names even bigger and more visibly.
What about Android?
An Android version is coming soon. Sign up for our newsletter or follow us to be the first to know when it launches.
Does PickUp Sign collect my data?
No. PickUp Sign collects absolutely no personal data. Names are stored only on your device and never sent to any server. There are no analytics, no tracking, and no ads. Read our Privacy Policy for full details.
Are there ads?
No. There are no ads in PickUp Sign and there never will be. When you're holding up a sign at an airport, the last thing you need is a banner ad covering someone's name. Your sign is the only thing on screen.
Why not just use another name sign app?
Most name sign apps overlook two critical things: they let your screen dim and lock while you're holding it up, and they don't maximise brightness. PickUp Sign automatically keeps the screen awake and cranks brightness to 100% the moment you display a name. No fiddling with settings, no screen timeout surprises mid-pickup. It also has zero ads. Just the name, full screen.
Free on the App Store and Google Play.
No account needed.