# Cuneiform Edit — Text Editor & Keyboard

> Text editor and custom keyboard for cuneiform script, supporting Sumerian and Akkadian. (iPhone/iPad app by Kazunari Hiyoshi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuneiform-edit/id982345596 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kazunari Hiyoshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/517438375)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuneiform-edit/id982345596/reviews.md

## What is Cuneiform Edit?

This application is text editor with cuneiform keyboard for unicode text.
This text editor can edit sumerian language and akkadian language.
Text data can be saved in UTF-8 format.
This app is equipped with a mail transmission function.

This app includes a custom cuneiform keyboard.
In order to use custom keyboard, you need to manual setting in iOS “settings” screen.
if you don’t use the cuneiform Keyboard, you can use this application as normal text editor.


Procedures for using the custom keyboard

1 Please update to the latest version of iOS, if possible.If the version of the OS is old, might be custom keyboard can not be selected.

2. Return to home screen.
 
3. Open the Settings app.

4. Select General > Keyboard > Keyboards.

5. Touch “Add New Keyboard”.

6. Please check the item “CuneiformEdit” in “THIRD-PARTY KEYBOARDS” and select this.

7. Now you can use the cuneiform keyboard.


Changing the keyboard can be done by touching the globe key.

## Key features

- Cuneiform keyboard for Unicode text
- Edit Sumerian and Akkadian languages
- Save text in UTF-8 format
- Mail transmission function
- Customizable keyboard settings
- Standard text editor functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuneiform-edit/id982345596/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-05-25, version 2.0.5*

Now i can spam my friend with the epic of gilgamesh

### 5/5 — thanks

*2026-01-24, version 2.0.5*

𒁹 happy to see human first writing developed by Sumerian to be live and digital, thank you

### 5/5 — It’s great but

*2026-01-22*

The sign that is used for the number 6 𒀾 is wrong. The actual representation of the 6 sign is 𒁹𒁹𒁹 
            𒁹𒁹𒁹
but much closer together than that. The app overall is great but that is the only mistake that I have found. The sign that you need is called ash3 or 𒐋.

### 5/5 — Works very well on iPhone

*2025-11-12, version 2.0.4*

Contrary to an earlier review, this app works brilliantly on the iPhone. I  was unable to get it to work on the iPad, perhaps because you are supposed to type in a small iPhone-sized box that appears on the side. I had been trying to write straight into Word, which didn’t work.

### 3/5 — Ashur

*2025-05-14, version 2.0.4*

Irtam 𒅕𒀅𒀴𒀵𒀀𒆕𒈜𒂵

### 3/5 — Keyboard

*2024-08-12, version 2.0.2*

I’m trying to use this app on my iphone.  It types the first letter in cuneiform and the rest in english. Can’t find any instructions anywhere.

### 5/5 — Extremely handy, even works with whatsapp

*2023-10-21, version 1.43*

Does what it promises, and is the best option for writing cuneiform that i know of

### 5/5 — Just what I needed!

*2023-03-11*

Thank you for constructing this and making it free to use for all of us trying to learn the tongue that governed the world before the languages were scattered abroad.

### 5/5 — Extremely Convenient

*2021-11-05*

This is SUCH an improvement from wrestling with unicode, thank you very much to the developers for making this! My only hope is that eventually a version that works on macbooks comes out.

### 4/5 — does what it says on the tin spectacularly

*2021-10-09, version 1.40*

my only issue is that it isn't graphically unified with the rest of the rest of the ios keyboard but that's a non-issue and me being annoying

## Frequently asked questions about Cuneiform Edit

### How do I enable the Cuneiform Edit keyboard on iOS?

To enable the custom keyboard, go to your iOS Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards, then tap 'Add New Keyboard' and select 'CuneiformEdit' under THIRD-PARTY KEYBOARDS. You can switch keyboards by tapping the globe key.

### What languages can I edit with Cuneiform Edit?

Cuneiform Edit specifically allows you to edit text in Sumerian and Akkadian languages, utilizing its custom cuneiform keyboard.

### Can I save my text files from Cuneiform Edit?

Yes, text data edited within Cuneiform Edit can be saved in UTF-8 format, ensuring broad compatibility.

### Does Cuneiform Edit have ads?

No, Cuneiform Edit does not contain advertisements.

### What is the rating and price of Cuneiform Edit?

Cuneiform Edit is rated 4.3 stars from 26 ratings and is available for free.

### On which devices can I use Cuneiform Edit?

Cuneiform Edit is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Cuneiform Edit updated?

The latest version of Cuneiform Edit is 2.0.5, last updated on January 9, 2026. Updates are provided to ensure compatibility and functionality.

### Is Cuneiform Edit suitable for young children?

Cuneiform Edit has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for younger users interested in learning about ancient scripts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.5 — 2026-01-09

Updating App Store information

### 2.0.4 — 2025-01-11

Updated word data.

### 2.0.3 — 2024-12-17

Updated word data.

### 2.0.2 — 2024-05-13

Updated word data.
Updated Screen layout.
Added font size adjustment function.

### 1.43 — 2022-09-19

Word data update.
Screen layout update.

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