# Chert – Alaska’s Native Language Keyboard > Custom keyboard for typing in Alaska's 20 Native languages. (iPhone/iPad app by Grant Magdanz.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chert-alaskas-native-language-keyboard/id1126409399 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Grant Magdanz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035519553) - Category: Utilities, Productivity - Price: Free - Rating: 4.60/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 15 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-10-11 - Data updated: 2026-06-01 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chert-alaskas-native-language-keyboard/id1126409399/reviews.md ## What is Chert? Write emails, text, post to Facebook, or tweet in all 20 of Alaska’s Native languages! Chert is a third-party keyboard allowing you to type special characters found in Alaska’s Native languages. Many of these characters are not available on Apple’s default keyboards. Customize your keyboard by enabling only those special characters present in the languages you use. Chert uses the same press-and-hold method used to type special characters like é and ü on Apple’s default keyboard. This preserves full English language functionality, so you can switch languages without switching keyboards. Chert includes all special characters present in Alaska’s Native languages. Big shoutout to: - Alexei Baboulevitch (Archagon) for building an amazing open-source keyboard that can be found here: https://github.com/archagon/tasty-imitation-keyboard - icons8 (icons8.com) for providing the icons used on the tab bar for free. ## Key features - Supports 20 Alaska Native languages - Adds special characters not on default keyboards - Customizable character layout - Press-and-hold character input - Maintains full English functionality - Third-party keyboard integration ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chert-alaskas-native-language-keyboard/id1126409399/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Quyana! *2021-07-19* This app makes it so much easier to use different variations of letters for different northern tribes. The keyboard is slightly slow and sometimes when you press a key it does not register. It is so refreshing to be able to have the variations at hand instead of copying and pasting from somewhere else. ### 5/5 — Dope *2019-12-13* This is so dope fr, y’all should to this but like duolingo lol and have Yup’ik ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work (iOS 13) *2019-10-24* I bought several years ago - doesn’t work now. ### 5/5 — Gunalchéesh *2016-11-19* Wonderful. Having underlined consonants available makes typing in Łingít easier. AND the English spellchecker goes away too. ### 5/5 — Install It Once, Done! *2016-11-18* Chert is not a typical app. Some people might find that confusing at first. You install the app, then you install the Chert keyboard in your iPhone's Setup section. You only do that once. From then on, the Chert keyboard is available in any app that supports a keyboard. ### 5/5 — Ḵúnáx̱ yak'éi! *2016-11-17* Gunalchéesh ldakát yeewhaan! Ḵúnáx̱ yak'éi we app! Yak'éi i yéi jinéiyi. ## Frequently asked questions about Chert ### What languages does Chert support? Chert supports all 20 of Alaska's Native languages. This allows users to type in a wide range of indigenous dialects directly from their keyboard. ### How does Chert add special characters? Chert functions as a third-party keyboard that includes special characters often missing from default keyboards. It uses a press-and-hold method similar to typing accented letters in English. ### Can I use Chert for English typing too? Yes, Chert preserves full English language functionality. You can easily switch between typing in Alaska's Native languages and standard English without changing keyboards. ### Is Chert free to use? Yes, Chert is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with its use. ### What devices does Chert support? Chert is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with these iOS platforms. ### How often is Chert updated? The latest version of Chert was released on October 11, 2016. As of its last update, it is at version 1.0. ### What is the age rating for Chert? Chert has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages. ### Where can I find the source code for Chert? The open-source keyboard that Chert is built upon can be found on GitHub, developed by Alexei Baboulevitch (Archagon). ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.0 — 2016-10-11 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. ## Apps similar to Chert | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [MyGCI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygci/id593624419) | 1.7 (179) | Free | Utilities | | [ISN CONAS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isn-conas/id1584971678) | — | Free | Utilities | | [ISN Harvest](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isn-harvest/id1551486397) | — | Free | Utilities | | [My MobileRx](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-mobilerx/id827941260) | 4.0 (3) | Free | Utilities | | [Fish Map App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fish-map-app/id1581738251) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Utilities | | [ISN Greenup](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isn-greenup/id1566169862) | — | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by Grant Magdanz - [Achagat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/achagat/id1063886384) All apps by Grant Magdanz: https://appshunter.io/developer/1035519553 ## Related topics [grant magdanz](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/grant-magdanz) · [Kubasektkubasekcanada](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kubasektkubasekcanada) · [alaska federation of natives](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/alaska-federation-of-natives) · [native tongues](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/native-tongues) · [indigenous language app](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/indigenous-language-app) · [inupiaq](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/inupiaq) · [yumak](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/yumak) · [indigenous bc](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/indigenous-bc) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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