Big Keys Keyboard vs SayMail
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Adjustable key size
- Larger typing text
- Scalable emojis
- Dedicated number keypad
- High contrast themes
- Multi-language support
- Gesture shortcuts
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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
SayMail
This app allows you to send emails using only your voice, without needing to unlock your phone or navigate menus. It's designed for speed and accessibility, enabling hands-free communication for various situations, including emergencies.
- Hands-free voice to email
- Siri integration for instant launch
- Automatic recording start
- Shake to send functionality
- Location attachment
- Secret emergency trigger phrase
- Offline message queuing
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SayMail — Hands-Free Voice to Text to Email SayMail turns your voice into a sent email in seconds — no typing, no unlocking, no navigating menus. Say "Hey Siri, SayMail" — the app opens and recording starts immediately. Speak your message. When you stop talking, SayMail transcribes your words and sends them as an email automatically. Or shake your phone to send instantly. --THE SIRI WORKFLOW — PERFECTED Leave SayMail running as you switch to using other apps. Every time you say "Hey Siri, open SayMail," the app comes to the foreground and recording starts automatically — as if you had just launched it fresh. No tapping. No looking at the screen. Just speak and it sends. Enable Auto-record when already open in Settings once, and this becomes your permanent hands-free loop. DESIGNED FOR SPEED -Launch with Siri — no unlocking required -Recording starts the moment the app opens or returns to the foreground -A strong haptic pulse is felt confirming recording has started – no need to look at the screen -30-second countdown — sends automatically when time is up -Shake to send instantly at any time -A double haptic pulse confirms your message was sent -Driving safe — eyes stay on the road, hands stay on the wheel, record new messages over and over -Accessibility friendly — fully operable without ever looking at the screen, with haptic pulse feedback at every key moment SMART LOCATION Say "send, set or add location" anywhere in your message to attach your GPS coordinates as a Google Maps link. Or turn on Always Append Location in Settings. EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM For situations where you cannot ask for help openly. Set a secret trigger phrase — something only you know. Set a trusted Emergency CC contact. A child in danger speaks their code word, sets the phone down, and walks away. The parent receives an alert with exact GPS coordinates instantly. The person who picks up the phone sees what looks like a crashed, rebooting device — no indication anything was sent. When triggered, SayMail silently: Copies your emergency contact on the email Attaches your GPS coordinates as a Google Maps link Marks the subject URGENT Displays an error screen with no evidence of SayMail OFFLINE MESSAGE PRESERVATION No signal? SayMail queues your message locally and sends it the moment connectivity is restored and SayMail is opened. FLEXIBLE SENDING SayMail Email Service (Pro+) — zero setup, works instantly out of the box Your Own Email (SMTP, Pro) — Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud, or any SMTP provider REST API — trigger automated actions from any email you send PRIVACY FIRST SayMail does not store your recordings beyond what is temporarily needed for transcription. SMTP credentials never leave your device — stored in your encrypted keychain. Perfect for drivers, people with visual impairments, voice memo users, safety check-ins, and anyone who needs to capture a thought the moment it arrives. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SayMail at 5.0 against Big Keys Keyboard's 3.6. SayMail also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Big Keys Keyboard's advantage is ratings volume (962 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Big Keys Keyboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and SayMail sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SayMail holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Keys Keyboard has 962 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Big Keys Keyboard ships an update every 2 weeks, SayMail every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Big Keys Keyboard | SayMail |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (962 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 962 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hassan Hattab | CHICK MILLER WELLS |
Customer experience
Big Keys Keyboard
SayMail
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
SayMail
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Big Keys Keyboard
- Big Keys Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
- Big Keys Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Big Keys One Time Pay$149.00
SayMail
- SayMail Pro+$1.991 Month
- SayMail Pro$2.99
Questions
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