# Helakuru Superapp - Sri Lanka — Sinhala Typing & Info Delivery > Sri Lankan SuperApp for Sinhala typing, news, payments, and creative tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Bhasha Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helakuru-superapp-sri-lanka/id1012390370 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Bhasha Lanka (Pvt) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/587438211) - Category: Lifestyle, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.92/5 from 146 App Store ratings · 107 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 284 MB - Languages: English, Sinhala, Tamil - Released: 2015-07-03 - Data updated: 2026-07-07 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helakuru-superapp-sri-lanka/id1012390370/reviews.md ## What is Helakuru Superapp? Helakuru is more than just a keyboard App. It’s a SuperApp with everything you need! Its truly ours, making daily life easier for millions of Sri Lankans. From typing in Sinhala and staying up-to-date with the latest news, to making payments, bringing creative ideas to life, and chatting—Helakuru has it all, right at your fingertips. Following are the list of Digital Services offered by Helakuru. Keyboard * Typing - Write Sinhala, English, Tamil language & Emoji * Prediction Typing - Sinhala prediction support * Shortcut Typing – Use short forms to effortlessly expand into longer sentences as you type * Clipboard - Write copied sentences at once Keyboard PRO * Spell Checker – Automatically correct your Sinhala spelling with ease * Personal Word List – Create your own custom predictions for words you frequently use, making typing even faster! Payments * HelaPay - Sri Lankan Digital Payment Method * HelaPay Chat – Effortlessly send funds to anyone you like with our convenient transfer feature * Reload - Online Reloading for any network * Bill Pay - Online Utility Bill payments * Channelling - Online Doctor channelling Information * Esana - Real-time News Delivery via Notifications * Truth - Fact-checking service of mis/disinformation * Niwedana - Government Announcement service * Visma - Technological News Updates Social * Sithalu - Sinhala Creative Writing Platform * HelaPay Chat – Connect and chat with your loved ones effortlessly Tools * Dictionary - Sinhala/English Dictionary * Notes - Simple Note taking facility * Chithrana - Sinhala Photo Editor facility * Niwadu - Sri Lanka Holiday Calendar Versions - BASIC: Ad supported basic version for FREE - PRO: Ad-free full version for a monthly subscription Support & Knowledge base: 0115 580 580 http://m.me/helakuru support@helakuru.lk A Proud Sri Lankan Product! Produced & Marketed by: Bhasha Lanka (Pvt) Ltd https://www.bhasha.lk © 2011-2024 Bhasha ## Key features - Sinhala, English, Tamil typing - Prediction and shortcut typing - Sinhala spell checker - HelaPay digital payments - Online bill and reload payments - Real-time news delivery - Sinhala photo editor ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Helakuru PRO Yearly | $3.99 | per year | | Helakuru PRO Monthly | $0.49 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 107) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helakuru-superapp-sri-lanka/id1012390370/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Need improvement *2026-06-01, version 12.2.7* Very good app but after using sometimes, feel hassle in typing several keys to get more common used letters like ද, ත. ### 1/5 — I don’t want to download ad app *2026-05-27, version 12.2.7* As mentioned ### 5/5 — Superb App *2025-11-25, version 12.2.5* Great app! Really helpful ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ### 1/5 — Helaroo *2025-09-30, version 12.2.5* I purchased a movie via Hela Roo. It said it valid for seven days. But after I viewed it once I can't access Helaroo anymore. ### 3/5 — Ru hala *2025-09-30, version 12.2.5* I live in uae when I try to open ru hala app collapse it’s a iOS 26.0 already app updated ### 3/5 — iOS 26 update *2025-09-17, version 12.2.3* Update eken passe key board eke akuru type karala clear karanna bene ### 2/5 — Font changed *2025-04-28, version 12.2.1* My iphone has changed the sinhala font overnight.Now it is a different font but I want the previous font.What can I do? ### 5/5 — Use full *2025-03-30* 🇱🇰 **Developer response:** Thank you so much! We're really happy to hear that you find Helakuru useful. Please stay connected with us for more helpful features! 💙 ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2024-11-22, version 12.0.3* They broke app with their new update. As a pro user make complaints but haven’t fixed. It’s useless if I have to uninstall and install it everyday to get work done. Please fix bugs and do proper testing. Especially given you have finance matters in the app. ### 1/5 — Slow and too many Ads *2024-11-14, version 12.0.3* worst app ever. Its like a Ad app. There is a annoying Ad per every click. Having ad on free version is okay. But here there is too much ads. They are simply forcing to buy. ## Frequently asked questions about Helakuru Superapp ### What does the Helakuru Superapp do? Helakuru is a SuperApp designed for Sri Lankans, offering a Sinhala keyboard with advanced typing features, real-time news delivery, digital payment services like HelaPay, and tools for creative writing and photo editing. It aims to simplify daily life by consolidating essential digital services. ### What are the key features of Helakuru? Key features include Sinhala, English, and Tamil typing with prediction and shortcut support, a Sinhala spell checker, the HelaPay digital payment system for transfers, reloads, and bill payments, real-time news notifications, a fact-checking service, and a Sinhala photo editor. ### How much does Helakuru cost? Helakuru offers a BASIC version that is free and ad-supported. A PRO version, which is ad-free and offers full features, is available via a monthly subscription. ### What languages does the keyboard support? The Helakuru keyboard supports typing in Sinhala, English, and Tamil languages, along with emojis. It also provides specific features for Sinhala, such as prediction typing and a spell checker. ### What kind of digital services are available? The app provides a range of digital services including HelaPay for payments, online reloads and utility bill payments, doctor channelling, real-time news delivery, a fact-checking service, government announcements, technological news, a creative writing platform, and a Sinhala photo editor. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 12.2.7 — 2026-05-12 - Performance enhancements and bug fixes ### 12.2.6 — 2026-03-19 - Performance enhancements and bug fixes ### 12.2.5 — 2025-09-27 Version 12.2.5 • HelaRoo: Fixed the issue where sound did not play when the device was in silent mode. • Other Improvements: General bug fixes and performance enhancements. ### 12.2.4 — 2025-09-23 New in 12.2.4 - PRO: Now you can unlock all Helakuru features & remove ads in a seamless new experience. - Bill Payments: Now you can pay your Leasing Installments also via Helakuru. ### 12.2.3 — 2025-08-06 New in 12.2.3 - PRO: Now you can unlock all Helakuru features & remove ads in a seamless new experience. - Bill Payments: Now you can pay your Leasing Installments also via Helakuru. ## Apps similar to Helakuru Superapp | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Mindada - Marriage Proposals](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindada-marriage-proposals/id1644347757) | 4.8 (21) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Sivudesa](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sivudesa/id898639471) | 4.1 (30) | Free | Lifestyle | | [PayMaster - Pay and Transfer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paymaster-pay-and-transfer/id1449945999) | 4.5 (135) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Hiru Star](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiru-star/id1365375090) | 2.0 (18) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Jyothishya App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jyothishya-app/id1459372211) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Lifestyle | | [SLASH Deals - Experience MORE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slash-deals-experience-more/id1577712375) | — | Free | Lifestyle | ## More apps by Bhasha Lanka (Pvt) Ltd - [Bhasha Sinhala Dictionary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bhasha-sinhala-dictionary/id592018752) - [Parliament of Sri Lanka](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parliament-of-sri-lanka/id1069296984) - [Dinamina](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinamina/id1072108534) - [Daily News (Sri Lanka)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-news-sri-lanka/id1073585284) - [Thinakaran](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinakaran/id1073585930) All apps by Bhasha Lanka (Pvt) Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/587438211 ## Related topics [helakuru](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/helakuru) · [sinhala by nemo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sinhala-by-nemo) · [sinhala keyboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sinhala-keyboard) · [helakuru lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/helakuru-lite) · [chetanaben vekariya](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/chetanaben-vekariya) · [bhasha lanka](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bhasha-lanka) · [maduranga edirisinghe](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/maduranga-edirisinghe) · [sinhala](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sinhala) · [pickme sri lanka](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/pickme-sri-lanka) · [riyasewana](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/riyasewana) · [teppanyaki](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/teppanyaki) · [teyalapp](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/teyalapp) · [my dialogue](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/my-dialogue) · [train sri lanka](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/train-sri-lanka) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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