# EthioType

> Fastest mobile Ge'ez keyboard for Amharic, Tigrinya, and Oromo. (iPhone/iPad app by Daniel Worku.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethiotype/id744711895 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daniel Worku](https://appshunter.io/developer/734747959)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 77 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.1 · 15 MB
- Released: 2013-11-22
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethiotype/id744711895/reviews.md

## What is EthioType?

The fastest mobile Ge'ez Keyboard for typing in Amharic (Fidel or Latin), Tigrinya (Fidel or Latin) and Oromo (Qubee Latin) to send Facebook, Email, Text, Twitter and Wifi Nearby Chat. There's nothing out there like our revolutionary approach!

LESS TYPING
EthioType uses a unique "One Tap, One Fidel" technology to automatically find the right word with the least amount of work. This is the future of Ethiopic keyboards.

GESTURE RECOGNITION
To select a specific fidel, press a button and slide left or right to reveal a row of the related fidel.

MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT
With EthioType, you can switch between the system and our keyboard. Therefore, it supports all iOS languages, even Emoji!

NO FONT NEEDED
Messages in EthioType are automatically convert to images so anybody can view what you wrote, even if they don't have the font! You can also switch to send the characters and EthioType will automatically install the font in the Messages app.

Try EthioType for free today!

For support, visit axumapp.com or tweet us at @axumgroup

## Key features

- One Tap, One Fidel technology
- Gesture recognition for Fidel selection
- Amharic, Tigrinya, and Oromo support
- Latin and Fidel script options
- Automatic message image conversion
- Multilingual and Emoji support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EthioType With Premium Features | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethiotype/id744711895/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Ethio type

*2023-01-13, version 3.2.0*

Please up date this app can’t sight in .

### 1/5 — Not work anymore

*2021-08-22, version 3.2.0*

It doesn’t work anymore need your help
Thank you

### 1/5 — Not simple and dishonest

*2019-07-22, version 3.2.0*

Tried to install premium feature, since the free version is useless. Says $1.99 and when i say ok... I jumps to $5.99.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2017-06-30, version 3.2.0*

It was great for reading and writhing Amharic

### 5/5 — Good, but...

*2015-12-24, version 3.2.0*

This keyboard works well for typing in Amharic, but unfortunately only in the app. What would make it even better would be adding a system-wide third-party keyboard option, to type Amharic anywhere.

### 5/5 — Great Amharic App

*2015-10-18, version 3.2.0*

This is the best Amharic app so far. I tried others but they don't work good with my iphone. I liked it so much. You can easily type, send and receive texts in Amharic. Thanks.

### 5/5 — Love this app!!!

*2015-08-07, version 3.2.0*

It was so simple to install and plus it work on everything love it!!!

### 4/5 — Great app

*2015-04-19, version 3.2.0*

A great app.  It would have been even better if I don't have to open the app every time when I want to type in Amharic or Tigrinya. I wish I can select  key board type direct from apple txt app. 

When I want to send new text, it would be a good idea to have an option new instead of add all the time.  

Thanks

### 5/5 — No

*2015-03-24, version 3.2.0*

Nice

### 5/5 — I cannot thank you enough for doing this!

*2015-03-03, version 3.2.0*

This is incredible! Thank you a million! What an Amazing job you ya'll did!? God bless!

## Frequently asked questions about EthioType

### What languages can I type with EthioType?

EthioType supports typing in Amharic, Tigrinya, and Oromo. For each language, you can choose to type using the Fidel script or the Latin script.

### How does EthioType make typing faster?

The app utilizes a unique "One Tap, One Fidel" technology that automatically suggests the correct word with minimal effort. It also features gesture recognition, allowing you to slide left or right on a button to access related Fidel characters.

### Do recipients need a special font to read my messages?

No, messages typed with EthioType are automatically converted into images. This ensures that anyone can view your messages, even if they do not have the necessary Ethiopic font installed on their device.

### Is EthioType free to use?

Yes, you can try EthioType for free. The app offers in-app purchases, suggesting that some features or functionalities may require payment.

### What platforms is EthioType compatible with?

Based on the description mentioning iOS languages and the Messages app, EthioType is designed for iOS devices. It supports all iOS languages and Emoji.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.0 — 2014-05-28

• App stability improvements
• Improved auto adjusting of text area while typing
• Fixed error where text would be be deleted when long pressing on a keyboard button
• Prompts iOS6 users that texting images on their phones is not supported.

### 3.1.0 — 2014-05-04

• Fixed missing keyboard letters in last update
• Improved help page 
• Fixed bug where deleting message history caused a crash

### 3.0.5 — 2014-05-01

• Startup speed improved
• Fixed fidel-to-image creation
• New, interactive, help page
• Minor UI changes

### 3.0.4 — 2014-04-25

• Fixed iOS 6.1 UI
• Fixed settings page UI

### 3.0.2 — 2014-04-20

• Added Oromo keyboard
• Added "Chat Nearby"
• All new user interface!
• Faster loading and word search times

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## More apps by Daniel Worku

- [Amharic Fidel](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amharic-fidel/id738313820)

All apps by Daniel Worku: https://appshunter.io/developer/734747959

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