Comparison

xKeyboard vs The Big Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

xKeyboard

Design your own keyboard with custom layouts, keys, symbols, and Unicode characters. This app allows you to create specialized keyboards for various needs, from mathematical equations to phonetic alphabets, and use them across different text editing applications.

Highlights
  • Custom keyboard layouts
  • Symbol and Unicode integration
  • Specialized keyboards (Math, IPA, Chemistry)
  • Template-based creation
  • Use in text editing apps
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Using xKeyboard, you can create a custom keyboard that includes layout, keys, symbols, and Unicode. The created custom keyboard can be used in text editing software on iPhone and iPad, such as Word, PPT, Excel, notes, and can also be used in text editing boxes. Built-in Keyboards - Unicode Keyboard - ABC Keyboard - ASCII Keyboard - Digits Keyboard : Binary, Integer, Decimal, Octonary, Hexadecimal - Date & Time Keyboard - Color Keyboard - Collection Keyboard : Symbols, Words, Sentences, Images, Colors - IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) Keyboard : IPA English ( DJ, K.K. ) - Subjects: Math, Chemistry, Music Language - Word Keyboards: English, French, German, Spanish ... - Code-Word Keyboards: Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional ... Culture - Astrology Keyboard: 12 zodiac signs, 10 celestial bodies, full set of aspects, elements, moon phases and auxiliary symbols - I Ching Keyboard - Chess Keyboard: Chess notation keyboard, chess symbols - Chinese Chess Keyboard: Chinese chess notation keyboard - Dice Keyboard - Mahjong Keyboard - Playing Cards Keyboard ---------- Custom - Layout: Custom layouts are better suited for specialized input scenarios. - Environment: Different environments have different rules - Certain keyboards can serve as templates, allowing you to build custom keyboards faster and more easily. ---------- Privacy : We DO NOT COLLECT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU TYPE using this app. xKeyboard does not require network access, and Allow Full Access is not necessary. If users Allow Full Access, the following functions will be enabled: - Copy, Paste, Cut : these functions will call UIPasteboard APIs. ---------- Tips: 1. If the xKeyboard is not visible in Settings > Keyboards, then reboot the device and reinstall 2. If you could not find xKeyboard when tap globe key : Remove xKeyboard in the system settings, re-add it. ---------- Charging method: Most of the features of this software are paid for, but before purchasing, we hope that users can know if the software has the desired features and if it is possible to customize a keyboard that the user wants. Therefore, the software can be downloaded for free and allows users to try creating a keyboard before paying. Terms of Use : https://www.jianshu.com/p/b2a855c32ffe Privacy Policy : https://www.jianshu.com/p/46e225ffbc59

About

The Big Keyboard

This keyboard app offers larger text and buttons for improved readability, especially for users with vision difficulties. It provides customizable themes, multiple layouts including a numeric keypad and arrow keys, and supports various languages.

Highlights
  • Scalable text size up to 2.5x
  • Comfortable button sizes
  • Word suggestions and autocorrect
  • Multiple keyboard layouts (QWERTY, numeric, arrows)
  • Full emoji collection
  • Customizable themes (light, dark, high contrast)
  • Sound and haptic feedback controls
Features
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LARGE TEXT & BIG KEYS: Scale text size up to 2.5x larger - perfect for better readability Button sizes stay comfortable while text gets bigger No more squinting at tiny letters Word suggestions + Autocorrect Supported Keyboard Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Italian, German (QWERTZ), French (AZERTY), Finnish, Danish, Polish, Turkish, Romanian, and Swedish. MULTIPLE KEYBOARD LAYOUTS: Full QWERTY keyboard with smart auto-capitalization Dedicated numeric keypad for numbers Arrow keys for precise cursor control Complete emoji collection with categories Symbols and punctuation layouts CUSTOMIZABLE EXPERIENCE: Light, Dark, High Contrast and themes Adjustable text and emoji sizes Sound and haptic feedback controls ACCESSIBILITY FOCUSED Perfect for users with vision difficulties Large, clear text that's easy to read High contrast themes for better visibility Simple, intuitive design EASY TO USE Quick setup in just minutes Works with all your favorite apps Smooth, responsive typing experience No complicated settings - just works! Why choose The Big Keyboard? Unlike other keyboards that make everything bigger, The Big Keyboard smartly scales only the text while keeping buttons the perfect size. This means better readability without losing screen space! Perfect for: Seniors who need larger text Users with visual impairments Anyone who wants a more comfortable typing experience People who prefer customizable keyboards Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

xKeyboard4 screens
The Big Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: xKeyboard at Free against The Big Keyboard's $1.99. xKeyboard also leads on ratings volume (181 vs 13). The Big Keyboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On 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

xKeyboard is free to download; The Big Keyboard costs $1.99 up front. xKeyboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. The Big Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Big Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xKeyboard has 181 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of xKeyboard's written reviews are positive against 64% of The Big Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xKeyboard ships an update monthly, The Big Keyboard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
xKeyboard versus The Big Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxKeyboardThe Big Keyboard
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.2 (181 ratings)3.5 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews64.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings181 — better13
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer煦 张Defriction LLC

Customer experience

xKeyboard

All ratings181 ratings
Positive50.3%
Neutral14.9%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral20.8%
Negative40.0%

The Big Keyboard

All ratings13 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

Bugs and requests

xKeyboard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to delete/edit keys
  • Installed keyboards don't show custom layouts
  • App crashes on certain script/language changes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to export/share custom keyboards
  • Improve keyboard customization workflow
  • Implement swipe typing and autocorrect
  • Add more language/script support
  • Allow creating custom characters/symbols

The Big Keyboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

xKeyboard

Subscriptions2
  • VIP - 1 Month$0.291 Month
  • VIP - 1 Year$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • VIP - Lifetime$8.99
None

The Big Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xKeyboard free?
xKeyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Big Keyboard free?
The Big Keyboard costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, xKeyboard or The Big Keyboard?
The Big Keyboard is rated higher. xKeyboard averages 3.2 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while The Big Keyboard averages 3.5 from 13 ratings.
Do xKeyboard or The Big Keyboard have ads?
Neither xKeyboard nor The Big Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xKeyboard or The Big Keyboard?
xKeyboard ships an update monthly, and The Big Keyboard every 2 days. Most recently, xKeyboard was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Big Keyboard on October 30, 2026.

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