# MyKeyboard vs The Big Keyboard

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyKeyboard | The Big Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[3.6 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mykeyboard-custom-keyboard/id1455404109/reviews)** | [3.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-big-keyboard/id6746368921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 51 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FiveSheep OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725654318) | [Defriction LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626590021) |

## What reviewers say

### MyKeyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mykeyboard-custom-keyboard/id1455404109)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Red Neon Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purple Neon Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Ripples Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cut/Copy/Paste Key | $1.99 | one-time |
| Switch Alphabet Keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| Layout Editor | $4.99 | one-time |
| Theme Editor | $4.99 | one-time |
| Essential Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Customization | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Great customization options
- 🔢 Dedicated number row
- 👆 Enhanced backspace functionality
- ↔️ Cursor movement button
- ↔️ Split keyboard support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive paid version
- 🚫 No swiping/flow typing
- 🐛 Autocorrect issues
- 🐛 Unstable and glitchy
- ❓ Missing key features in free version

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### The Big Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-big-keyboard/id6746368921)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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