# iGotYou vs The Big Keyboard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Big Keyboard at 64% against iGotYou's 13%. The Big Keyboard also leads on rating (3.5 vs 1.2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). iGotYou's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

iGotYou costs $0.99 and The Big Keyboard $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The Big Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of iGotYou's written reviews are positive against 64% of The Big Keyboard's.

iGotYou ships an update monthly, The Big Keyboard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iGotYou | The Big Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [1.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotyou/id498238473/reviews) | **[3.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-big-keyboard/id6746368921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 12.8% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 9 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Niv Gutherz](https://appshunter.io/developer/386496354) | [Defriction LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626590021) |

## What reviewers say

### iGotYou

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotyou/id498238473)

This app helps identify theft or unauthorized access to your device. It can alert you with a photo and location data via email when motion is detected, the device is removed from a pocket/bag, or the power cable is unplugged. Configure email settings and a secret pattern to activate and disarm alerts.

**Highlights:** Motion detection alert, Pocket/bag removal alert, Power cable unplug alert, Photo capture (front/rear camera), GPS location tracking, Email notifications, Secret pattern lock

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Takes photos and sends location
- 🔊 Alarm function works
- 📧 Emails alerts and pictures
- 💡 Innovative idea for security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Does not lock phone
- 🏠 Bypassed by home button
- ❌ Inconsistent functionality
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🤔 Confusing to configure

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Email sending fails
- Location not received
- App minimizes easily
- Doesn't work on iPhone 4/4s

**Requested features**

- Integrate with iPhone lock screen
- Shortcut for emergency activation
- Alarm only on screen touch
- Total lock including power button via certificates
- Take photo on multiple wrong passcode attempts


### 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 iGotYou free?

iGotYou costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Big Keyboard free?

The Big Keyboard costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iGotYou or The Big Keyboard?

The Big Keyboard is rated higher. iGotYou averages 1.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while The Big Keyboard averages 3.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do iGotYou or The Big Keyboard have ads?

Neither iGotYou nor The Big Keyboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iGotYou or The Big Keyboard?

iGotYou ships an update monthly, and The Big Keyboard every 2 days. Most recently, iGotYou was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Big Keyboard on November 8, 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.*