# Khaya — Translate Ghanaian Languages

> AI-powered translation and speech recognition for African languages. (iPhone/iPad app by Algorine Research.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/khaya/id1549294522 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Algorine Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549294524)
- Category: Reference, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-03-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/khaya/id1549294522/reviews.md

## What is Khaya?

Khaya was the first translation app for Ghanaian languages relying on Artificial Intelligence (AI). It has since expanded to other African languages, such as Nigerian Yoruba, as well as Kenyan Kikuyu, Kimeru & Luo.

It also now includes Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) capabilities for Twi, Ewe, Yoruba, Ga, Dagbani & Yoruba - speak directly to your phone and the app will transcribe your speech into text!

The app also can now do pronunciations (Text-to-Speech) for Twi, Ewe & Kikuyu. This capability is currently only available to the premium subscribers of the mobile app.

Please note that noise in your environment and quality of your mic can all affect ASR transcription quality.

If you find the app useful and would like to see it grow and improve, kindly purchase a subscription to support our research. This will give you access to the audio pronunciation feature (TTS) languages where it is available (see above), as well as an ad-free experience. Thank you for your support!

Subscriptions auto-renew at end of designated corresponding period unless turned off at least 24 hours before in your iTunes account page.

The underlying algorithms are various neural network architectures, built jointly by the Algorine Research and Ghana NLP teams.

If you encounter service outages, please report them using our developer website, or any of our social media handles!

Features:
1. Make your phone speak Twi, Ewe or Kikuyu from written text!
2. Speak to the app in full Twi, Ewe, Yoruba, Ga, Dagbani & Yoruba sentences and it will transcribe it into text!
3. Translate text from English to Twi, Ewe, Ga, Kusaal, Yoruba, Dagbani, Gurene (alternatively Farefare or Frafra), Kikuyu, Kimeru and Luo
4. Translate text from Twi, Ewe, Ga, Kusaal, Yoruba, Dagbani, Gurene (alternatively Farefare or Frafra), Kikuyu, Kimeru and Luo to English
5. Submit improved translation corrections and recommendations directly from the app, and watch the technology improve to serve the Global African community

## Key features

- AI-powered translation for African languages
- Speech-to-text transcription
- Text-to-speech pronunciation
- Supports multiple Ghanaian, Nigerian, and Kenyan languages
- User-submitted translation corrections

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $9.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/khaya/id1549294522/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Translate live

*2026-09-07*

How can I translate live from a phone call from Ghana . I paid for the pro version it just shows a textversion

### 5/5 — Exciting potential!

*2025-01-06*

I'm excited about this app and it's potential! I will certainly be using it on my next visit to a Ghana🇬🇭! This is outstanding!

I'm also having trouble with the app crashing when I try to pay for a subscription.

### 5/5 — App Crash

*2025-01-04*

App crashes when I try to subscribe. This happens when I hit any of the subscription buttons. 

iPhone 15 pro max - iOS 18.2

## Frequently asked questions about Khaya

### What African languages does Khaya support?

Khaya supports translation for Twi, Ewe, Ga, Kusaal, Yoruba, Dagbani, Gurene (Farefare/Frafra), Kikuyu, Kimeru, and Luo. It also offers Automatic Speech Recognition for Twi, Ewe, Yoruba, Ga, and Dagbani.

### Does Khaya offer offline translation?

The provided description does not specify if Khaya offers offline translation capabilities. It relies on AI, which often requires an internet connection for processing.

### How accurate is Khaya's speech-to-text transcription?

The app's Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) quality can be affected by environmental noise and microphone quality. It is designed for Twi, Ewe, Yoruba, Ga, Dagbani, and Yoruba.

### What are the subscription options for Khaya?

Khaya offers monthly access for $0.99 and yearly access for $9.99. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period.

### Does Khaya have ads?

Yes, Khaya contains advertisements. Purchasing a premium subscription provides an ad-free experience.

### What is the age rating for Khaya?

Khaya has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and up. It is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How often is Khaya updated?

The latest version of Khaya is 1.0.8, last updated on October 5, 2024. This indicates relatively frequent updates to improve the service.

### Can I submit corrections to Khaya's translations?

Yes, users can submit improved translation corrections and recommendations directly from the app. This helps the technology improve for the Global African community.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-09-01

- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-07-31

- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.9 — 2026-05-24

- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.8 — 2024-10-05

Premium version of the app now includes Twi, Ewe and Kikuyu Pronunciation (Text-To-Speech).

All users get access to the following new features:
1. Improvement in text translation for all languages.
2. Improvements in ASR (speech transcription) for Twi, Ewe and Kikuyu.
3. Added Kusaal text translation.

### 1.0.6 — 2023-11-06

Fante Text Translation Added

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