# Big Keys Keyboard vs SayMail

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.

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 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Keys Keyboard | SayMail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (962 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-keys-keyboard/id1187555128/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saymail/id6763072095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **962** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hassan Hattab](https://appshunter.io/developer/991737639) | [CHICK MILLER WELLS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895149195) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Keys Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-keys-keyboard/id1187555128)

This keyboard app offers large keys, text, and emojis for easier typing, especially for users with low vision or seniors. It includes speech feedback for typed characters and suggestions, high contrast themes, and supports over 25 languages, including Japanese.

**Highlights:** Adjustable key and text size, Speech feedback for typing and suggestions, High contrast themes, Dedicated numeric keypad, Support for over 25 languages, Japanese kana keyboard with flick input, Gesture shortcuts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Big Keys Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Big Keys Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Big Keys One Time Pay | $149.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Big, bold keys
- 👍 Customizable color schemes
- 💡 Helpful for visually impaired users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy and slow response
- 🔑 Lack of spell check and autocorrect
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with third-party keyboard access

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not showing up in all apps
- Settings page not closing properly
- Inconsistent capitalization behavior

**Requested features**

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


### SayMail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saymail/id6763072095)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SayMail Pro+ | $1.99 | per month |
| SayMail Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Keys Keyboard free?

Big Keys Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SayMail free?

SayMail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Big Keys Keyboard or SayMail?

SayMail is rated higher. Big Keys Keyboard averages 3.6 out of 5 from 962 ratings, while SayMail averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Big Keys Keyboard or SayMail have ads?

Neither Big Keys Keyboard nor SayMail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Big Keys Keyboard or SayMail?

Big Keys Keyboard ships an update every 2 weeks, and SayMail every 3 days. Most recently, Big Keys Keyboard was updated on November 2, 2026 and SayMail on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*