# Hebrew Nikud

> iOS keyboard for adding Hebrew vowel points (nikud) to text. (iPhone/iPad app by AA Rosenbaum Services Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hebrew-nikud/id917653147 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AA Rosenbaum Services Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1363911337)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hebrew-nikud/id917653147/reviews.md

## What is Hebrew Nikud?

Hebrew Nikud is a custom iOS keyboard that makes it easy to write Hebrew with vowel points - 'nikud' -  using apps that support Hebrew language input, such as Pages, Keynote, Notes, Mail, Textilus, Captio, and many others.

Just tap the Nikud button, and a complete listing of all of the Hebrew vowel points appears on your keyboard. Tap the vowel character, and it instantly appears underneath, or above the letter. You can write one letter at a time, adding the vowel points after each letter, or write the entire document in unpointed Hebrew, and add the vowel points to each letter when you are done.

Davka Nikud supports all nikud characters as well as 'dagesh'.

## Key features

- Custom iOS keyboard
- Adds Hebrew vowel points (nikud)
- Supports dagesh
- Works with apps supporting Hebrew input
- Add vowels letter by letter or after writing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hebrew-nikud/id917653147/reviews.md

### 1/5 — NOW BUILT INTO iOS

*2025-08-16*

Apple now has this built in to the Hebrew Keyboard (don’t need this app), go to settings, general, keyboards, then click on the Hebrew keyboard and select the Niqqud option. Then a little selector will appear in the bottom-right of your keyboard when typing Hebrew.

### 4/5 — It does the job

*2023-03-20*

One keyboard specialized for nikuds, may be not the most convenient, but it does the job.

You can type in any application, it worth using it

### 3/5 — Keys are too small, too expensive for the quality

*2022-12-21*

The keys are too small compared to the default Hebrew keyboard which has Niqqud now

### 4/5 — Does vowels nicely, but no maqqef

*2022-02-15*

Installation was simple and it’s quite usable. Unlike the international keyboard, the method for inputting sin vs shin is exactly the same for other vowels (the international keyboard where you can hold down ש to enter) and similarly for other characters with dagesh fortes, there are no ‘shortcuts’ by holding characters down. But it works and the plus is that you can actually enter the vowels. Main niggle is that I couldn’t find any way to write a maqqef. Workaround is to switch to the international keyboard which has it as an option if you go to symbols and hold down hyphen.

### 1/5 — No longer supported.

*2021-02-09*

No longer supported! That was my answer when I asked a question. After buying it I used it on Pages and Navigator. On navigator the keyboard covers the entire screen keeping you from seeing what you type.

### 1/5 — Very bad app

*2021-02-08*

The keyboard proportion is so bad you can’t use it

### 3/5 — Please add 3D Touch

*2021-01-02*

The app is decent, but we could type the nikkud much more quickly if we could hold down the consonant and have the nikkud options pop up instead of navigating back and forth back and forth for each letter typed. For $5 it’s time for an update.

### 4/5 — iOS 14

*2020-09-22*

Great app . I use it all the time. New iOS 14 presents an issue the keyboard gets larger each time you open the keyboard in one sitting. Please fix soon - such a valuable app.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work with Bluetooth Keyboards

*2020-05-10*

To use this keyboard you have to use the onscreen virtual keyboard. It doesn’t work with my ZAGG keyboard case for my 2018 iPad Pro (the same body as the 2019-2020 iPad), so I assume it is not going to work with the keyboard cases for the 2019 or 2020 iPad Pro with the newer body either. The app hasn’t been updated on over a year, apparently since iOS 9. The developer doesn’t care about this product. Neither should you.

### 1/5 — Does not support long touch or 3D touch, incredibly outdated and thus overpriced.

*2019-09-22*

Scandalous that this app, for $5, 2-3x more than the going rate for such an app with no trial version, hasn't been updated in three years (as of 2019), and does not work with new phones (with 3D touch where a long press on a button brings up the nikud, while a hard press on the keyboard should allow scrolling cursor back and forth. Will update this review if these features are added to at least keep up with the "normal" iphone hebrew keyboard, which unfortunately has only a limited nikud functionality.

## Frequently asked questions about Hebrew Nikud

### What is Hebrew Nikud?

Hebrew Nikud is a custom iOS keyboard designed to make writing Hebrew with vowel points, known as 'nikud', easier. It allows users to add diacritics above or below Hebrew letters directly within other applications.

### How does Hebrew Nikud work?

Once installed, you can activate the Hebrew Nikud keyboard. A dedicated button reveals all nikud characters, which can then be tapped to appear above or below the selected Hebrew letter.

### Can I use Hebrew Nikud with any app?

Hebrew Nikud is compatible with any iOS application that supports Hebrew language input, including popular apps like Pages, Keynote, Notes, and Mail.

### Does Hebrew Nikud support all Hebrew vowel points?

Yes, Hebrew Nikud supports all standard nikud characters as well as the 'dagesh' mark.

### How much does Hebrew Nikud cost?

Hebrew Nikud is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $4.99.

### What devices is Hebrew Nikud compatible with?

Hebrew Nikud is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

### How often is Hebrew Nikud updated?

The latest version of Hebrew Nikud is 1.2, last updated on February 22, 2021. Users can expect updates to maintain compatibility and potentially add new features.

### What is the age rating for Hebrew Nikud?

Hebrew Nikud has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2021-02-22

Improved layout for all modern iPhone and iPad devices.

### 1.1 — 2015-09-28

Improved compatibility with iOS 9

### 1.0 — 2014-09-19

No release notes.

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