# Viskey

> Accessible keyboard with large text preview, spell check, and cursor keys. (iPhone/iPad app by MPaja Oy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viskey/id998451252 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MPaja Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/437207891)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.6 · 84 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, European Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
- Released: 2015-06-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viskey/id998451252/reviews.md

## What is Viskey?

Viskey is the Visible Keyboard

With large text preview and good contrast, Viskey lets you leave your reading glasses in your pocket. You can pinch zoom the preview.

Viskey is an easy to use accessible keyboard that doesn't sacrifice modern features.  It offers spelling support, auto-correction and auto-capitalization.  You can use cursor keys to review existing text in larger type. 

Features:

* Text preview with size adjustment for all text fields.
* Cursor keys, tap to move by character, hold space and tap to move by word.
* Spell Check
* Auto-Correction, adds corrected words to user dictionary
* Auto-Capitalization
* System Shortcuts
* User Dictionary
* Configurable black on white
* Optional key popup with big font

Supported layouts:  English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Turkish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish.  Layout can be changed on the fly, with automatic switching of spell-check language.

Spell-check support for English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and Turkish.

Optional audio feedback: Viskey can be configured to be self voicing, announcing letters and/or words as they are entered.   

Viskey is also fully compatible with VoiceOver.

You can try Viskey for free, and subscribe for a year for pocket change.  The subscription is valid on all your devices and will not auto-renew to avoid unexpected billing.

## Key features

- Large text preview
- Adjustable font sizes
- Cursor keys for text editing
- Spell check and auto-correction
- System shortcuts
- Multiple language layouts
- Optional audio feedback

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Viskey One Year Subscription | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viskey/id998451252/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great for using iPad with poor sight!

*2023-02-15, version 3.3*

Got new iPad and now I can see to type

### 1/5 — !

*2021-09-28*

State your prices upfront.    Not once the app is downloaded

### 1/5 — Good idea to show what youre typing near the keyboard, but...

*2021-02-18*

Its ugly and the layout is terrible. I keep hitting return instead of back. This is a phone. We hit back more often than return.

### 1/5 — Great  utility

*2020-11-28, version 3.2*

terrific tool. Could not use my  ipad and iphone properly without it  as a VI person.

what the hell have you done to my viskey.  please sort it quickly!

### 1/5 — Not intuitive

*2015-06-21*

This app claims that I don't need reading glasses but using it for this review I definitely need glasses. It doesn't seem to work as claimed with current iOS

## Frequently asked questions about Viskey

### Does Viskey have ads?

No, Viskey does not contain advertisements. It offers a free version with optional in-app purchases for a subscription.

### What languages does Viskey support for typing and spell check?

Viskey supports layouts for English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Turkish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish. Spell-check is available for English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Turkish.

### How does Viskey help with text editing?

Viskey provides cursor keys to navigate text. You can tap to move by character or hold the spacebar and tap to move by word, allowing for precise edits in larger type.

### Can Viskey be used with VoiceOver?

Yes, Viskey is fully compatible with VoiceOver, enhancing its accessibility for users who rely on screen readers.

### What is the subscription model for Viskey?

You can try Viskey for free and subscribe for a year. The subscription is valid across all your devices and is designed to not auto-renew, preventing unexpected charges.

### What is the age rating for Viskey?

Viskey has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Viskey updated?

The latest version of Viskey is 3.3, and it was last updated on May 23, 2021. This indicates a moderate update frequency.

### What devices is Viskey compatible with?

Viskey is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering a consistent experience across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3 — 2021-05-23

Improved auto-correction in English.
The preview area now uses Atkinson Hyperlegible font.
Various bug fixes.

### 3.2 — 2020-11-27

Audio fixes and other corrections.

### 3.1 — 2020-11-22

Viskey is now free to try.
You can resize preview text just by pinching with two finger any time when using the keyboard.  
Auto-correction is improved a lot.
Layout of Viskey settings with larger fonts is improved
Number of bugs corrected.

### 3.0 — 2020-11-17

Viskey is now free to try.
You can resize preview text just by pinching with two finger any time when using the keyboard.  
Auto-correction is improved a lot.
Number of bugs corrected.

### 2.3 — 2019-03-29

Bug fixes and improvements

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