Comparison

Keeble vs DocsPlus Universal

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

Head to head
About

Keeble

This keyboard app provides advanced accessibility features for users with motor challenges, vision impairments, and switch users. It offers customizable typing options, auditory feedback, and self-learning word prediction to enhance usability across various iOS applications.

Highlights
  • Word prediction
  • Select on Release/Dwell
  • Auditory feedback
  • Switch Control support
  • VoiceOver support
  • Multi-language support
  • Customizable themes
Currently charting
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Keeble is an iOS keyboard that allows users with fine motor-challenges, switch users and users with vision impairments to type in almost any app. The keyboard offers word prediction, timing options, Select on Release, Select on Dwell, auditory feedback and other accessibility features. It also fully supports Switch Control and VoiceOver. Keeble is currently available in English, French, Spanish, Dutch, German, Italian, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Czech and Polish. The keyboard also offers optimized layouts for simplified, advanced and scanning keyboards. Alternative access - Prevent accidental selections with Timing options - Compensate for motor challenges with Select on Release or Select on Dwell - Use scanning-optimized keyboards with Switch Control: ABC and frequency of use Auditory feedback - Turn on keyboard clicks - Use spoken cues as you move your finger across the keyboard - Hear each key, word or sentence you type with Speak as you Type Self-learning word prediction - Choose between word completion, next-word prediction or multi-word prediction - Configure the number of suggestions and suggestion order - Adjust the size of the prediction bar to your needs Speed up typing - Benefit from the phrase bank providing quick access to your iOS keyboard shortcuts - Use the cursor keys to navigate through text quickly - Turn Auto-Capitalization and Auto-Spacing ON or OFF Optimize for different users - Use with beginning readers and select lowercase key labels, ABC layout and colored vowels - Customize for adults by allowing access to all characters and selecting QWERTY layout - Choose from 5 different themes or create a custom theme User comfort - Use Keeble on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch - Select one of the 11 available languages, including regional keyboard layouts - Choose your preferred font, including dyslexic and school-friendly fonts

About

DocsPlus Universal

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FOR STUDENTS AGED 11-ADULT DocsPlus is a specially designed word processor with an adult look and feel, yet provides extensive writing support through high quality speech, powerful word prediction and our acclaimed Wordbars. REVIEW WRITING WITH CLEAR SPEECH As students write, their work is read back to them as each sentence is completed. Research shows this active engagement with text encourages students to find and correct errors for themselves. DEVELOP VOCABULARY AND SPELLING WITH WORD PREDICTION The intelligent predictor suggests words that fit the context of students’ writing. It’s easily customized to the right reading level, helping students to use good vocabulary and create flowing text with accurate spelling. BUILD WRITING CONFIDENCE WITH WORDBARS The unique Wordbars provide tabbed vocabulary support for any subject or topic – just click a word to add it to the document. Make your own Wordbars in a flash to support any topic, or get free, ready-made ones from our LearningGrids site within the app which covers a range of curriculum topics. CHECK WORDS BEFORE THEY ARE USED Learners can listen to words before they write them, helping them to find the word they want and achieve writing success. Any word in the predictor, spell checker or Wordbar can be heard before it is used so students can be sure of their selection. ADD VOICE NOTES Voice Notes are a simple yet highly effective way for students to add their own prompts so they don’t forget their train of thought – add them to the document at any time. ORGANIZE IDEAS WITH WORKSPACE Organizing ideas is a vital first step in the writing process, and one that many learners struggle with. WorkSpace is a user-friendly mind mapping area that makes it easy to capture and organize thoughts using words, Voice Notes, and pictures. It takes seconds to create a WorkSpace, and you’ll find hundreds of free, ready-made ones on all kinds of curriculum topics on LearningGrids, available directly from the app. ACCESS CURICULUM CONTENT The integrated Document Reader reads aloud any PDF or Word document, providing equal access to worksheets, exam papers and more. Worksheets sit alongside the document being written for easy access. SIT EXAMS INDEPENDENTLY Students who qualify for additional access arrangements in exams can use DocsPlus instead of a human scribe or reader – it’s better for self-esteem and saves time and money. Students can even enter answers directly onto the exam paper if it’s provided as an editable PDF. USE IT YOUR WAY Choose between male and female American English voices (British and Australian voices also provided), and customize font and colors to suit the individual. Work with documents from your iPad, iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Google Drive. MS Word and PDF formats are supported, and DocsPlus works anywhere, whether or not you have an Internet connection. PART OF CRICK SOFTWARE’S FAMILY Based in the UK and US, Crick Software has a worldwide reputation for quality educational software for students of all abilities. To find more apps, search for Crick Software in the App Store.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DocsPlus Universal at Free against Keeble's $24.99. Keeble's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DocsPlus Universal is free to download; Keeble costs $24.99 up front. DocsPlus Universal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Keeble asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Keeble versus DocsPlus Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeebleDocsPlus Universal
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#182 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.7.217 — better
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB177 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAssistiveWareCrick Software Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Keeble

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DocsPlus Universal

One-time1
  • DocsPlus Universal full$350.00

Questions

Is Keeble free?
Keeble costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DocsPlus Universal free?
DocsPlus Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Keeble or DocsPlus Universal have ads?
Neither Keeble nor DocsPlus Universal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Keeble or DocsPlus Universal?
Keeble ships an update every 6 months, and DocsPlus Universal every 6 months. Most recently, Keeble was updated on August 18, 2026 and DocsPlus Universal on May 17, 2026.

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