# Best Android keyboards with bigger keys: 3 apps + 1 stock-keyboard trick *Published:* 2025-05-15 *Author:* Farzan Hussain ### TL;DR **The pick:** Big Keys Keyboard for the largest accessible-design keys, Gboard for the cleanest large-key layout in mainstream Android, and Typewise for the honeycomb shape that some users adapt to faster than rectangular keys. **Runner-up:** Gboard’s keyboard size adjustment in settings (long-press space > keyboard size) handles most users’ needs without installing a third-party keyboard. **Skip if:** you don’t have a specific reason for bigger keys. 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Long-press the space bar in any Gboard input, tap the gear icon, then Settings > Preferences > Keyboard height. There's also a one-handed and floating mode that solves a different ergonomic problem. For most users with "my keys are too small" complaints, this fixes it without a third-party app. If you genuinely need bigger keys (accessibility, thumb-typing, vision) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Big Keys Keyboard -------------------- **Best for:** users with vision or motor accessibility needs. Big Keys Keyboard maximizes per-key area at the cost of layout density. Designed specifically for accessibility use cases (low vision, tremor, fine-motor difficulty). Free, with a paid pro tier (~$3) that adds custom themes and key sounds. [Visit Big Keys Keyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aratext.bigkeysfreelitedemo) [Get on Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aratext.bigkeysfreelitedemo) 2. Gboard --------- **Best for:** users who want the cleanest big-key layout in mainstream Android. Gboard's keyboard size adjustment can scale up to 1.5x the default. Combined with the high-contrast theme option, this is the cleanest accessible setup most users can arrange without leaving the standard Android keyboard. [Visit Gboard](https://www.google.com/android/keyboard/) [Get on Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.latin) 3. Typewise Custom Keyboard --------------------------- **Best for:** users open to a non-rectangular layout. Typewise uses hexagonal keys arranged in a honeycomb. The per-key area is larger than a rectangular layout at the same total keyboard size. The trade-off is the learning curve: about 30 minutes to feel comfortable, longer to reach pre-Typewise typing speed. Free with optional premium tier. [Visit Typewise Custom Keyboard](https://www.typewise.app/) [Get on Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.icoaching.typewise) What we'd skip -------------- The long tail of "big key" keyboard apps on the Play Store is dominated by ad-supported clones with permission requests that exceed what a keyboard reasonably needs (Internet, Contacts, etc.). Stick to the three above; the rest are problematic. Verdict ------- Try Gboard's size slider first. If you need more, Big Keys Keyboard for accessibility-first design or Typewise for the honeycomb layout. Avoid the long tail. #### How we tested Five test phones (Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 6a, Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy A55, OnePlus 13). Permissions audit on each app. Affiliate links may earn BFA a small commission.