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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 15, 2016
  • March 27, 2026

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This Indigenous language keyboard app allows users to type in over 100 languages on their Apple mobile devices. Activate custom keyboards within any application for seamless communication in your mother tongue.

Supports over 100 Indigenous languages
Custom keyboards for any app
Enables communication in mother tongue
Works with email, social media, and word processing
Available for iPhone and iPad
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What's New in FirstVoices Keyboards

18.0.249

March 27, 2026

Published on 2026-03-12. * fix(ios): Revert Sentry to 8.38.0 to fix FirstVoices crash on startup with 18.0.247 (#15726) * Minor fixes and performance improvements

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User reviews

Overall great app!

Overall this app is amazing! These last two updates for IOS; has not been working. App crashes when I try to open the app. My keyboard doesn’t work either.

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Non operational

I just installed it and it only types English. Is it supposed to translate to Gitxsanimx? Blank space beside what language it is supposed to be and switches back and forth to gitsanimx keyboard but teaches me nothing? Maybe it’s supposed to just be a keyboard and doesn’t translate. I am bummed cuz I thought it would help me.
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There is a really bad bug in this app, the permissions need to be reset.

Why Deleting Gboard and IPA Didn’t Work Immediately:
• Deleting other third-party keyboards should, in theory, force iOS to recognize FirstVoices. However, since the cache or system still holds onto keyboard hierarchy data, simply removing Gboard or IPA doesn’t always refresh the keyboard list.

Why This Can Be Persistent:
• If iOS doesn’t refresh the keyboard list properly, even reinstalling the app won’t help immediately.
• This is why resetting the keyboard dictionary, resetting all settings, or even hard rebooting is required – to force iOS to refresh the keyboard environment.

Apple’s Handling of Third-Party Keyboards:
• Apple has been restrictive and buggy with third-party keyboards since their introduction in iOS 8. The system often prioritizes security and privacy, leading to unpredictable behavior when managing non-Apple keyboards.
• Apple’s default keyboards don’t require “Full Access,” but most third-party keyboards do, creating a discrepancy in how they are handled by the OS.

Make sure to fix this bug, and I'm finding out if the third-party keyboard still appears in the globe button in the keyboard.
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Horrible

I was not able to write in Mohawk do not down load

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What does the FirstVoices Keyboards app do?

The FirstVoices Keyboards app provides custom keyboard software for over 100 Indigenous languages. It allows users to type in their native languages directly within any application on their Apple mobile devices, such as email, social media, or word processors.

What languages are supported by FirstVoices Keyboards?

The app supports over 100 Indigenous languages, including every First Nations language in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as many languages from the USA. Users can select their preferred keyboard(s) from this extensive list.

Is FirstVoices Keyboards free to use?

Yes, the FirstVoices Keyboards app is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the keyboard software on your Apple mobile device.

What devices is FirstVoices Keyboards compatible with?

This app is designed for Apple mobile devices, specifically iPhones and iPads. Once installed, you can activate the custom keyboards within any application on these devices.

How can I use FirstVoices Keyboards to communicate?

After installing the app and selecting your desired language keyboard, you can activate it within any application that uses a keyboard input. This allows you to seamlessly type messages, emails, or documents in your mother language.