Comparison

MyKeyboard 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

MyKeyboard

This app allows extensive customization of your mobile keyboard. You can add or remove keys and rows, change key appearance and behavior, and assign custom actions to keys. Personalize your emoji row and access frequently used characters with ease.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop keyboard customization
  • Add/remove keys and rows
  • Customizable key appearance and behavior
  • Custom key actions (copy, paste, fonts, etc.)
  • Personalized emoji row
  • Switchable fonts
  • Customizable themes
Features
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MyKeyboard is a flexible custom keyboard for iPhone that makes everyday typing faster, more useful, and more personal. Add helpful keys and ready-made rows, keep your favorite tools close, and switch between languages and layouts without leaving the keyboard. Whether you want quick access to numbers and emojis, a better way to manage copied text, or a keyboard that matches your style, MyKeyboard puts practical customization at your fingertips. KEY FEATURES Add Useful Keys & Rows Expand your keyboard with extra keys for a variety of useful actions. You can also add pre-designed rows, including a number row and a recent emoji row, so the things you use most are always easy to reach. Emoji, Symbols, GIFs & Stickers Find the right reaction without interrupting your conversation. Browse emojis and symbols, search for GIFs, and use stickers directly from your keyboard. Clipboard History Keep recently copied text close at hand. Open your clipboard history from the keyboard and quickly reuse content without repeatedly switching between apps. AI Proofreading Polish your writing with AI proofreading. Check text for mistakes and improve it before you send—right from your typing workflow. Multilingual Typing Use multiple languages and keyboard layouts in one setup. Switch between them from the space key whenever you need a different language or layout. Themes & Personalization Choose from a wide range of themes to give your keyboard a new look. Want something more personal? Use the simple theme creator and editor to make it your own. Experimental Swipe Typing Prefer typing with a gesture? Enable experimental swipe typing in Settings and enter words by sliding across the keys. Made for Everyday Typing MyKeyboard brings useful tools together in one approachable keyboard. Personalize what is available, keep frequently used features within reach, and spend less time jumping between apps. Why MyKeyboard? You do not need to rebuild an entire keyboard to make it work better for you. Add the keys and rows you need, choose your languages and theme, and turn the keyboard you already know into one that fits the way you type. Download MyKeyboard and make every tap more useful. ---- PLEASE READ: MyKeyboard includes a limited free version. Additional features can be unlocked with the one-time Essential or Pro in-app purchase. There is no subscription. Privacy Policy: https://fivesheep.co/privacy/mykeyboard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

MyKeyboard4 screens
The Big Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MyKeyboard at Free against The Big Keyboard's $1.99. MyKeyboard also leads on ratings volume (88 vs 13). The Big Keyboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating 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

MyKeyboard is free to download; The Big Keyboard costs $1.99 up front. MyKeyboard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. The Big Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for MyKeyboard against 3.5 for The Big Keyboard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyKeyboard has 88 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of MyKeyboard's written reviews are positive against 64% of The Big Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyKeyboard ships an update every 2 weeks, The Big Keyboard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
MyKeyboard versus The Big Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyKeyboardThe Big Keyboard
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.6 (88 ratings) — better3.5 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews64.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiveSheep OUDefriction LLC

Customer experience

MyKeyboard

All ratings87 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative29.9%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral17.1%
Negative39.0%

The Big Keyboard

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

Bugs and requests

MyKeyboard

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Keys not changing color when pressed
  • Autocorrect errors (e.g., 'out' to 'but')
  • Emojis not appearing
  • App stuck on 5-step screen
  • Keyboard not changing
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  • Backspace deleting entire section
  • Displayed keys not matching characters
  • Keyboard switching back to native
  • App hanging after creating new layout
  • Move cursor option not selecting position
  • Cancel button not working in editor
  • Cannot delete custom layouts without Pro
  • Autocorrect not working consistently
  • Shift key acting like caps lock
  • Clipboard history always empty
  • App not capitalizing 'i'
  • Issues with specific character conversions (e.g., 'a', 'e', 'o' to Chinese symbols)
  • Arabic language not usable after selection
  • Does not predict from SwiftKey words

Requested features

18 requests
  • Add swipe/flow typing feature
  • Improve autocorrect and prediction
  • Add comma to main keyboard
  • Allow inputting numbers for keyboard height
  • Add a current date button with format options
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  • Replicate default iOS keyboard layout
  • More efficient and custom layouts (e.g., Colemak)
  • Option to keep globe key on custom keyboard
  • Ability to delete custom keyboard layouts without Pro
  • Custom key images
  • More compact and user-friendly keyboard selection UI
  • Ability to insert files
  • Add protection from foreign hackers
  • Allow 3 letters instead of 1 in certain features
  • Option to insert pictures or edit portions for custom unicode
  • Add British English QWERTY layout
  • Add swipe keyboard functionality
  • Install custom fonts

The Big Keyboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MyKeyboard

One-time10
  • Red Neon Theme$0.99
  • Purple Neon Theme$0.99
  • Red Ripples Theme$0.99
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  • Cut/Copy/Paste Key$1.99
  • Switch Alphabet Keys$1.99
  • Layout Editor$4.99
  • Theme Editor$4.99
  • Essential Lifetime$9.99
  • Unlock Customization$9.99
  • Pro Lifetime$24.99
None

The Big Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyKeyboard free?
MyKeyboard 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, MyKeyboard or The Big Keyboard?
MyKeyboard is rated higher. MyKeyboard averages 3.6 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while The Big Keyboard averages 3.5 from 13 ratings.
Do MyKeyboard or The Big Keyboard have ads?
MyKeyboard shows ads; The Big Keyboard does not.
Which is updated more often, MyKeyboard or The Big Keyboard?
MyKeyboard ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Big Keyboard every 2 days. Most recently, MyKeyboard was updated on November 2, 2026 and The Big Keyboard on November 5, 2026.

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