SuperKeys Accessible Keyboard vs jKey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SuperKeys Accessible Keyboard
This keyboard app simplifies typing on iPhones and iPads with a unique 7-cluster design, reducing the need to tap small keys. It offers intelligent word prediction, easy cursor movement, and customizable shortcuts for phrases.
- 7-cluster key design
- Intelligent word prediction
- Easy cursor movement
- One-touch phrase shortcuts
- Customizable colors and fonts
- Adjustable predictor size
- Swipe and animation options
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THE AWARD-WINNING ACCESSIBLE KEYBOARD FOR IPHONE AND IPAD - Having difficulty using the iPhone or iPad keyboard? - Struggling to see the keys? If your answer is "Yes" to either of these, then SuperKeys is for you. SuperKeys can totally replace your standard keyboard or be available just when you need it. "Superkeys is the most innovative alternate access app I've seen in years. Not just for children and adults with motor disabilities but also for anyone with low vision!" - Dr Denise DeCoste, Assistive Technology Consultant, MD “I used SuperKeys with standard productivity iOS apps...SuperKeys provides new options not previously possible.” - Carl Leynse Harpold, Occupational Therapist JUST SEVEN KEYS INSTEAD OF 30+ The unique design of SuperKeys gives you just 7 clusters to target instead of over 30 small keys! Just tap or hold the cluster containing the letter you want, then select the letter in the enlarged cluster. There’s no double-tapping, no essential swiping, and no learning required. INTELLIGENT WORD PREDICTION Word suggestions are displayed on large buttons as you type (you can customize the size) to make selection easy, and suggestions are updated as a cluster is opened, making it much more likely that the word you want is included. EASY CURSOR MOVEMENT Get the cursor where you want it with just a few taps. Choose to move forward or back one character or one word. ONE-TOUCH SHORTCUTS There’s also easy access to your iOS Text Replacement phrases - your personalised phrases containing 3+ words are displayed in the SuperKeys shortcuts. Just tap the shortcuts key, then select the phrase you want. A single tap can enter any phrase, saving you lots of time and key presses. MAKE IT YOURS SuperKeys can be fully personalized to your requirements: • Get optimum clarity and contrast by customizing colours and font. • Improve predictor access by setting the size that’s best for you. • Get faster access to Delete, Space and Return by setting swipe options. • Optimize visual experience by turning animation on or off. • Achieve full control of the Delete key with auto-repeat options. CAREFULLY RESEARCHED AND TESTED Globally recognised by a coveted BETT award, SuperKeys was meticulously researched and tested. We used our 20+ years of accessible software expertise to create this unique patented approach to keyboard accessibility. The result is a keyboard that is accessible, friendly, and with a learning curve of zero. UNIVERSAL APP SuperKeys is optimized for both iPhone and iPad, and it includes both US and UK keyboards. SUPERKEYS FOR CHILDREN For younger writers, we recommend our Clicker Writer app, which includes a child-friendly keyboard with SuperKeys as an accessibility option. SuperKeys is also included in Clicker 8 for Windows and Mac. A CRICK SOFTWARE PRODUCT Based in the UK and US, Crick Software has a worldwide reputation for quality assistive and educational software for all ages and abilities. Find more of our apps by searching for Crick Software in the App Store.
jKey
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jKey is an innovative iOS keyboard extension that revolutionizes text input through its unique cluster-based typing system. Rather than presenting users with a traditional QWERTY layout, jKey organizes characters into logical clusters that users can tap to expand and then select specific characters from. This approach makes typing more efficient and accessible, particularly for users who may have difficulty with traditional keyboard layouts. The keyboard operates in five distinct modes: letters, numbers, symbols, emojis, and snippets. Each mode presents characters organized into clusters, with the letters mode featuring five clusters containing related characters like "q,w,e,a,s,d" in the first cluster and "r,t,y,u,f,g,h" in the second. The numbers and symbols modes follow similar clustering principles, making character selection more intuitive and faster. One of jKey's most advanced features is its integration with Apple Intelligence for contextual word suggestions. On compatible devices running iOS 26 or later, the keyboard leverages Apple's on-device language model to provide intelligent word completions and next-word predictions. For older devices or when Apple Intelligence is unavailable, jKey automatically falls back to traditional suggestion methods using UILexicon and other iOS APIs. The keyboard includes sophisticated accessibility features designed to work seamlessly with VoiceOver. Every button has descriptive labels and hints, and the keyboard supports custom VoiceOver rotor actions for special functions like toggling caps lock, deleting words, lines, or all text. Users can customize the font size to their preference, ensuring the keyboard remains usable across different accessibility needs. jKey offers extensive customization options through its companion app. Users can create up to six categories of text snippets, with each category containing up to six snippets for quick text insertion. The emoji system is equally flexible, allowing users to choose from fifty predefined emoji groups or create custom collections of up to six groups with six emojis each. These predefined groups cover everything from basic smileys and expressions to specialized collections for different emotions, activities, and contexts. The keyboard's appearance is highly customizable, offering multiple color schemes including white on black, black on white, yellow on black, and black on yellow, plus the ability to create custom color combinations. Users can adjust font sizes from small to extra large, ensuring optimal visibility and usability. Smart features enhance the typing experience, including intelligent shift behavior where a single tap capitalizes one character while holding enables caps lock, and smart delete functionality that accelerates deletion speed the longer the delete button is held. The keyboard also includes auto-return settings that can be configured differently for each mode, allowing users to control whether the keyboard returns to the main cluster view after each character selection. jKey is built with modern iOS development practices, using SwiftUI for its companion app interface and UIKit for the keyboard extension. It supports iOS 17.0 and later for basic functionality, with Apple Intelligence features requiring iOS 26.0 and compatible hardware. The project includes comprehensive testing with unit tests covering data models, view models, keyboard functionality, and accessibility features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: jKey at $1.99 against SuperKeys Accessible Keyboard's $12.99. jKey also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
SuperKeys Accessible Keyboard costs $12.99 and jKey $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SuperKeys Accessible Keyboard ships an update every 2 months, jKey every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SuperKeys Accessible Keyboard | jKey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crick Software | Doxie Media LLC |
In-app purchases
SuperKeys Accessible Keyboard
No in-app purchases
jKey
No in-app purchases
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