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Black Keys

Black Keys

by LE SANG

27 ratings
69 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
$0.99

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Released
September 17, 2014
Updated
April 7, 2015

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Developer

LE SANG
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This app provides multilingual keyboards for typing in unsupported languages and the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It features a dark mode for eye comfort and supports a wide range of languages, including Arabic, Amharic, and Khmer. Tutorials are available for complex typing methods.

✓Multilingual keyboard support
✓IPA typing
✓Dark mode
✓Support for many languages
✓Tutorial videos
✓Long-press for hidden letters
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What users say about Black Keys

Reviews of Black Keys are mixed: the Utilities app is rated 3.4/5 from 27 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, supports multiple languages/fonts. Top complaints: bugs and glitches, font issues and missing characters. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use
  • ✨Supports multiple languages/fonts
  • 🚀Fast switching between keyboards
  • 💰Good value for price
  • 💯Works perfectly for specific needs (IPA, Syriac, etc.)
  • 🌟Developer responsiveness
  • ✅Seamless integration into iOS

Negative things

  • 🐛Bugs and glitches
  • 📉Font issues and missing characters
  • 👎Inconsistent behavior
  • 🚫Some features not working as expected
  • 🔠Layout changes are not good
  • 💸Money taken without service
  • 😵Confusing to use
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What's New in Black Keys

3.4

April 7, 2015

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. -Added Sinhala missing font *Please choose install missing font then choose "Sinhala missing font" at the end of list -Added Sinhala missing letters in Alt mode.

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User reviews

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Why does this happen

Everytime I close out of my keyboard and then open it, it takes up more space everytime. What’s happening, why is it doing this?
Rrhbaca

Please fix Nestorian style

With the new update we’ve lost the ability to use /install the Eastern font. Now we can only use western which most Assyrians can’t read.

Please update and I will change to 5 stars
JBJason David Bourne

Syriac—Eastern font is no longer showing up

Ever since the iphone software update the syriac-eastern font shows up as Estrangelo. Is there a way to troubleshoot this pls?
AAdessaK

AFar99Mobile

You key board Myanmar Error Unicode and zaw gyi
AAFarKing

Vowels

Hi i cant add the vowels on alphabets when writing do u know how?
SSshiba73
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

53 issues

Keyboard takes up more space over time

Bug

Eastern font lost after update

Bug

Syriac-Eastern font shows as Estrangelo

Bug

Myanmar Error Unicode and Zawgyi

Bug

Cannot add vowels on alphabets

Bug

Language change button inconsistent

Bug

App took money, no service

Bug

Won't do Normal QWERTY

Bug

Cannot change case, numbers, or common symbols

Bug

Font typing error in iPhone 6 plus

Bug

Cannot see Myanmar font on iPhone

Bug

Typing review of letters falls under finger

Bug

Semi-shift does not work in Twitter

Bug

Space between words gets messed up with semi-shift

Bug

Kazakh missing lowercase 'a'

Bug

Keyboard appears and disappears when clicking a field

Bug

Some Sinhala letters missing

Bug

App closes automatically while typing some letters

Bug

Font missing for Nepalese language

Bug

Every time writing something it shows specific characters

Bug

White mode doesn't work

Bug

Bug with diacritical markers in Notes/Email apps

Bug

Keys seem incomplete for Khmer

Bug

Keys are too small and slow for Khmer

Bug

Keys show as ... when shifting cases

Bug

Key layout moves around when switching cases

Bug

Response when hitting key is slow for Khmer

Bug

Small additional characters hidden under finger

Bug

Cannot find '?' and '!' on new keyboard

Bug

Two keys for Burmese alphabet 'ဘ'

Bug

Zawgyi update misplaced some characters

Bug

Shift key button deleted in Burmese (zawgyi) after iOS 8.1 update

Bug

Cannot see shift key to switch

Bug

Long pressing not accurate on small keypad

Bug

Dots at the foot of character vary

Bug

Cannot find dot to place above characters

Bug

Cannot use Myanmar font properly after updating

Bug

Cannot see Myanmar font on YouTube

Bug

Missing some previous characters in Myanmar Zawgyi font

Bug

Keyboard theme not beautiful anymore

Bug

Space button has a delay

Bug

Keyboard layout not standard for iPad

Bug

Not all keys included in Burmese Unicode Keyboard

Bug

Shift key seems left out in Burmese Unicode Keyboard

Bug

Crashing when attempting to place diacritical markers

Bug

Black background too dark

Bug

No space between keys

Bug

Not working after adding to keyboard list

Bug

Don't work and show keyboard after adding

Bug

A bit of delay when first changing to numpad

Bug

No 'Pa' for word 'Pa'

Bug

Keyboard size issue

Bug

Syriac Estrangelo replaced by Serto after iOS 9 update

Bug
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Requested Features

22 requests

Fix Nestorian style font

Feature

Add vowels on alphabets

Feature

Improve language change button consistency

Feature

Add custom keyboard creation/customization

Feature

Add Latin Extended keyboard

Feature

Add multiple signs for prenasalization

Feature

Add original theme option

Feature

Add Text-To-Speech function for IPA

Feature

Improve keyboard design and layout

Feature

Add sound for keys

Feature

Add space between keys

Feature

Improve Persian keyboard layout for iPad

Feature

Add white background option

Feature

Fix missing characters in Sinhala keyboard

Feature

Fix missing characters in Nepalese language

Feature

Fix missing characters in Kazakh keyboard

Feature

Fix missing characters in Khmer keyboard

Feature

Fix missing characters in Burmese Unicode Keyboard

Feature

Fix missing characters in Myanmar Zawgyi font

Feature

Add IPA characters for 'm, ɱ, ɳ, ɲ, ŋ, and ɴ'

Feature

Add combining diacritics to Latin Extended keyboard

Feature

Add IPA characters for 'ⁿ'

Feature

FAQ

What does the Black Keys app do?

The Black Keys app provides specialized keyboards for typing in a wide variety of unsupported languages and for inputting the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It also features a dark mode for a more comfortable typing experience, especially in low light conditions.

What are the key features of this keyboard app?

Key features include support for numerous languages such as Arabic dialects, Amharic, Burmese, and Khmer, as well as full IPA and English IPA typing. It also offers a dark mode, and some keyboards utilize long-press functionality or smart combinations for faster typing, with tutorials available.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, the app is free to use. There are no indications of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

What languages are supported by Black Keys?

The app supports a broad range of languages including IPA (full and English), Arabic group (Dari, Pashto, Sorani Kurdish, Uyghur), Amharic, Burmese, Coptic, N'ko, Tifinagh, Khmer, Inuktitut, Georgian, Armenian, Sinhala, Lao, Kazakh, Nepali, Bangla, Gurmukhi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Kannada, Oriya, and Telugu.

How do I learn to use complex keyboard features like long-press?

For keyboards with features like long-press for hidden letters or smart combinations for faster typing, the app provides video tutorials. It is recommended to practice these features from the beginning to understand their usage effectively.