Dasher Mobile vs Keyz Keyboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dasher Mobile
This app offers a unique text input method where the display zooms into letters based on your pointer. It uses a language model to predict probable text, making common words easier to select. The interface is mode-free and can be trained on custom writing styles.
- Zooming interface for text entry
- Predictive language model
- Mode-free operation
- Customizable writing style training
- Efficient text selection
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Dasher is a zooming interface. You point where you want to go, and the display zooms in wherever you point. The world into which you are zooming is painted with letters, so that any point you zoom in on corresponds to a piece of text. The more you zoom in, the longer the piece of text you have written. You choose what you write by choosing where to zoom. To make the interface efficient, we use the predictions of a language model to determine how much of the world is devoted to each piece of text. Probable pieces of text are given more space, so they are quick and easy to select. Improbable pieces of text (for example, text with spelling mistakes) are given less space, so they are harder to write. The language model learns all the time: if you use a novel word once, it is easier to write next time. A big advantage of Dasher over other predictive text-entry interfaces that offer word-completions to the user is that it is mode-free: the user does not need to switch from a writing mode to an "accept-model-predictions" mode. Another advantage is that it is easy to train the model on any writing style: simply load up an example file, then write away! More information can be found here: http://www.inference.org.uk/dasher/ Note that this is a port of the original Dasher for iPhone which no longer runs on iOS 11. This port has been funded by donations to the Ace Centre. To support this, ask for feature requests and help fund future development please see https://acecentre.org.uk/project/dasher-for-ios/
Keyz Keyboard
This advanced custom keyboard offers a modern typing experience inspired by the MessageEase layout. It features extensive customization options for visuals, colors, and backgrounds, along with smart gesture controls and a unique numeric-only mode for efficient data entry.
- Liquid Glass Effects
- Deep Color Customization
- Custom Background Images
- Hide Alphabets Mode
- Smart Gesture Controls
- Full MessageEase Layout Support
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Keyz – Advanced Custom Keyboard A New Experience for Lovers of MessageEase Keyz brings a fresh and modern typing experience to all who appreciate the speed and intelligence of the MessageEase layout. Built with inspiration from the original work of Dr. Saied, creator of MessageEase, this version reimagines his innovative design for today’s iOS devices. Keyz enhances the classic layout with new visuals, smoother performance, and rich customization. This update fixes several issues found in earlier builds and delivers a more stable, polished, and enjoyable keyboard. With improved gesture handling and optimized responsiveness, Keyz is now faster, clearer, and more reliable for everyday communication. - Liquid Glass Effects Enjoy a clean, translucent glass appearance with adjustable opacity for a premium and modern feel. - Deep Color Customization Choose custom colors for every type of key. Match your mood, your wallpaper, or your personal brand with ease. - Custom Background Images Set your favourite photos—landscapes, art, or personal moments—as your keyboard background with precise opacity control. - Hide Alphabets Mode Switch to a numeric-only setup whenever you need a focused and minimal layout for fast number entry. - Smart Gesture Controls Swipe and long-press to access symbols, punctuation, and alternative characters without slowing down your flow. - Seamless Mode Switching Effortlessly move between letters and numbers with smooth transitions designed for everyday typing. -Full MessageEase Layout Support Type faster and more accurately using the iconic MessageEase grid. This layout minimizes finger movement, reduces errors, and improves typing speed, ideal for users who want a smarter, more efficient system. - Built with iOS 26 APIs Keyz is crafted using native tools to ensure top-tier performance, security, and full compatibility with the latest iOS features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dasher Mobile at 5.0 against Keyz Keyboard's 4.7. Dasher Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.5). Keyz Keyboard's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 3). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dasher Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively.
| Parameter | Dasher Mobile | Keyz Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.7 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ace Centre | Duncan Adjei |
Customer experience
Dasher Mobile
Keyz Keyboard
In-app purchases
Dasher Mobile
No in-app purchases
Keyz Keyboard
No in-app purchases
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