Comparison

Dys Keyboards vs KeyboardNote

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

Head to head
About

Dys Keyboards

Features
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Here’s the cleaned-up version: If typing on a keyboard tires you out, trips you up, or slows you down, Dys Keyboard is for you. WHO IT’S FOR Dys is built for people who struggle with keyboards β€” dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, attention difficulties, visual fatigue, or simply fingers that hesitate. No miracle cure. No medical claim. Just a keyboard that stops rushing you. WHAT CHANGES β€’ Bigger, better-spaced, higher-contrast keys β€’ Color-coded finger zones to retrain touch typing without looking β€’ Fonts chosen to reduce confusion between b/d, p/q, and m/n β€’ High-contrast themes for tired eyes β€’ Autocorrect that suggests instead of overriding β€’ Generous long-press timing: fewer mistypes, fewer backspaces β€’ Gentle haptic feedback to confirm each tap β€’ No tiny buttons you keep hitting by accident NO PRESSURE Set a daily word goal at your own pace. Track your progress without judgment. Every day you type on Dys counts β€” with seven streak milestones to unlock, from your first day to day 365. YOU STAY IN CONTROL β€’ 11 layouts, including AZERTY, QWERTY, Dvorak, Colemak, and more β€’ 6 signature themes, including High Contrast and Dark β€’ Adjustable key size β€’ Tunable haptics and sound, or none at all β€’ Multi-language writing with fast switching β€’ Custom text replacements for the words you always struggle with PRIVACY, SERIOUSLY Dys never reads what you type. No data leaves your device. No telemetry. No account. No cloud. Your hesitations are your own. ACCESSIBILITY VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and Reduce Motion are supported. WCAG AA contrast across every theme. Designed to be used with tired eyes, hesitant fingers, and on bad days. HOW TO ENABLE Go to: Settings β€Ί General β€Ί Keyboard β€Ί Keyboards β€Ί Add New Keyboard β€Ί Dys Keyboard Then long-press the globe key to switch. Designed in France, by and for people who had a hard time writing this text.

About

KeyboardNote

Features
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KeyboardNote is a collection manager for custom keyboard enthusiasts. BUILD SPECS Log switches, plates, keycaps, PCBs and extras per keyboard. Enter part prices to get total build cost and per-part cost breakdown. PHOTO GALLERY Keep ordered photo sets per keyboard, with a full-screen pinch-zoom viewer. BUILD LOGS & CHECKLISTS Record lubing, filming and assembly by date; track remaining tasks with build checklists. RATINGS Rate typing feel, sound and looks, and compare across your boards. SEARCH & FILTERS Advanced filters by switch type, layout and status. BACKUP & RESTORE Export everything (photos included) to a single file and restore on a new device. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE No account, no ads. All keyboard data is stored only on your device β€” the network is used solely for an anonymous update check.

Screenshots

Dys Keyboards3 screens
KeyboardNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KeyboardNote at 13.0 against Dys Keyboards's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Dys Keyboards versus KeyboardNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDys KeyboardsKeyboardNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConnected Matejungkil bae

In-app purchases

None

Dys Keyboards

No in-app purchases

None

KeyboardNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dys Keyboards free?
Dys Keyboards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KeyboardNote free?
KeyboardNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dys Keyboards or KeyboardNote have ads?
Neither Dys Keyboards nor KeyboardNote shows ads.

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