Comparison

Big Keys Keyboard vs iCanText

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Big Keys Keyboard

This keyboard app offers larger keys, text, and emojis for improved visibility and ease of use. It's designed for individuals with low vision, seniors, or anyone seeking a clearer, less cluttered typing experience on their iPhone.

Highlights
  • Adjustable key size
  • Larger typing text
  • Scalable emojis
  • Dedicated number keypad
  • High contrast themes
  • Multi-language support
  • Gesture shortcuts
Features
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Big Keys Keyboard helps you type with large keys, large text, and an accessible keypad on iPhone. It is built for low vision, seniors, and anyone who wants a clearer, calmer keyboard. Make your next message easier to write and easier to trust, starting now! Keys, text, and emojis — as big as you need This is the heart of Big Keys. Adjust key size to reduce mistaps and make each tap feel more accurate. Make the typing text larger so you can confirm words faster before you hit send. And if emojis look tiny, scale them up so your favorites are easier to see and select. Your keyboard can speak Turn on Speak and hear what you type, in the language of your keyboard. Big Keys can speak every key, every word, and every autocorrection, so silent changes never slip past you. Tap and hold a suggestion to hear it before you choose it, and deleted characters and words are spoken in a lower voice so you always know what changed. Choose the voice, speed, and volume. Speak works hand in hand with VoiceOver. Built for visibility Most keyboards assume perfect vision and tiny, precise taps. Big Keys Keyboard focuses on clarity with bigger letters, clearer spacing, and layouts that feel easier to follow so you can type with less strain. A calmer keyboard experience Some people find standard keyboards visually noisy or overwhelming. This keyboard aims to feel more predictable by keeping things clear and reducing unnecessary clutter, which may help support focused typing for users who prefer a calmer layout. Dedicated keypad Need to type digits fast? The built-in keypad is there for PINs and codes, but also for phone numbers, prices, and addresses. High contrast themes Choose a look that keeps the keyboard clear and readable. Bright light can wash things out, so stronger contrast often helps. At night, a calmer theme can feel better while the letters stay easy to see. Now speaks Japanese too Type Japanese on a full kana keyboard with big keys: flick input with a large, easy-to-see guide, multi-tap input with an adjustable tap window, a dedicated kaomoji key with over 150 text faces, and Japanese word suggestions. Language support If you type in more than one language, switching should not feel like work. Big Keys supports more than 25 languages, including the new Japanese kana keyboard. Switch with a simple hold on the space bar and keep your flow across messages, email, and search. Less retyping Gesture shortcuts can help you reach the keypad or special characters faster. If enabled, haptic feedback can make key presses feel more certain, and a last key indicator can make quick corrections easier. One keyboard, made for many Big Keys helps a wide range of people type more comfortably: people with low vision or tired eyes, seniors who want larger targets, anyone with tremors or less precise fingers, users with dyslexia or ADHD who prefer a calmer layout, and kids just learning to type. And if you are setting up a phone for a parent or someone you care for, Big Keys gets them typing comfortably in minutes. Quick answers - Can I really make the keys bigger? Yes, you can adjust key size to match your comfort. - Can the keyboard read my typing out loud? Yes. Turn on Speak to hear keys, words, corrections, and suggestions in your keyboard language. - Does it help with low vision? Yes, the design focuses on large letters, clear spacing, and contrast. - Is there a number pad? Yes, there is a dedicated keypad for fast digits and codes. - Can I make emojis bigger? Yes, emoji size can be increased too. - Is setup complicated? No. Enable the keyboard once in iPhone Settings and then use it anywhere you type. - Is there an upgrade? Big Keys Keyboard may offer optional upgrades that unlock additional options. Download Big Keys and start typing with less strain and more confidence. Set your ideal key size, pick a high contrast theme, and enjoy a clearer keyboard every day! Terms of Use: https://www.youapps.co/privacypolicy

About

iCanText

This custom keyboard app enhances typing with oversized keys, a gentle sway animation, and smart visual cues. It offers gesture controls, single-tap contractions, and auto-editing features to improve speed and accuracy. Users can also customize styling and leverage on-device LLM for text proofreading.

Highlights
  • Oversized keys for comfort
  • Soothing sway animation
  • Next-letter highlights
  • Gesture controls for space/backspace
  • Single tap contractions and sentence endings
  • Auto-editing and LLM proofreading (iOS 26+)
  • Customizable styling
Features
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iCanText – A Bigger, Smarter Keyboard That Moves With You iCanText is a custom iOS keyboard built to make typing easier, clearer, and more comfortable. Featuring large, easy-to-tap keys, a gentle swaying animation, and smart visual cues, iCanText helps you type with more speed and fewer mistakes — whether you're texting, emailing, or writing on the go. Features: * iOS 26 users: have Apple's new on-device LLM proofread and correct your texts before sending them. * Oversized Keys for Confident Typing Designed for accuracy and comfort, iCanText gives your fingers more space — ideal for all ages and typing styles. * Soothing Sway Animation The keyboard gently moves left and right to keep your eyes engaged and help guide your focus while typing. * Next-Letter Highlights Likely letters glow subtly based on what you're typing, making it faster to spot what comes next. * Use gestures for the most common keys Swift right for a space, and left for a backspace. * Simple Layout Switching Easily toggle between letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols — with layouts designed for clarity. * Single tap contractions One tap makes a 'll, 's, 'r, 't, 'm or 've. * Single tap sentence ending One tap makes a period + space. * Gestures Swipe left for backspace, right for space, double swipe down to toggle caps. * Auto-editing "Fix key" (the wrench) to auto format text before sending: capitalize first letters in sentences and add space after punctuation. iOS 26 users can have the on-device LLM proofread and correct your writing. * No pressure from autocorrect. Just type -- you can fix your typos later. * Custom Styling in the Main App Choose highlight colors and animation preferences to suit your taste and typing habits. * No Ads, No Tracking, No Distractions iCanText runs cleanly and privately. Your data stays yours. Whether you're a fast typer, someone with larger fingers, or just want a more relaxing keyboard experience, iCanText helps you text — your way.

Screenshots

Big Keys Keyboard4 screens
iCanText4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Big Keys Keyboard at 3.6 against iCanText's 2.6. Big Keys Keyboard also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 0%) and ratings volume (953 vs 5). iCanText's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Big Keys Keyboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. iCanText asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Big Keys Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Keys Keyboard has 953 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Big Keys Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 0% of iCanText's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Keys Keyboard ships an update every 2 weeks, iCanText monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Big Keys Keyboard versus iCanText: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig Keys KeyboardiCanText
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (953 ratings) — better2.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings953 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHassan HattabTom Bensky

Customer experience

Big Keys Keyboard

All ratings953 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral8.4%
Negative63.6%

iCanText

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Big Keys Keyboard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keyboard not showing up in all apps
  • Settings page not closing properly
  • Inconsistent capitalization behavior

Requested features

3 requests
  • Swipe-to-type functionality
  • Improved autocapitalization and punctuation
  • Option to disable character popups on keys

iCanText

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Big Keys Keyboard

Subscriptions2
  • Big Keys Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Big Keys Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Big Keys One Time Pay$149.00
None

iCanText

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Big Keys Keyboard free?
Big Keys Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iCanText free?
iCanText is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Big Keys Keyboard or iCanText?
Big Keys Keyboard is rated higher. Big Keys Keyboard averages 3.6 out of 5 from 953 ratings, while iCanText averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Big Keys Keyboard or iCanText have ads?
Neither Big Keys Keyboard nor iCanText shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Big Keys Keyboard or iCanText?
Big Keys Keyboard ships an update every 2 weeks, and iCanText monthly. Most recently, Big Keys Keyboard was updated on September 19, 2026 and iCanText on September 7, 2026.

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