# Lotsawa Keyboard

> Lotsawa Keyboard (iPhone/iPad app by nobunobu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lotsawa-keyboard/id6757952504 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [nobunobu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869897978)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 162 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-15
- Data updated: 2026-05-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lotsawa-keyboard/id6757952504/reviews.md

## What is Lotsawa Keyboard?

Lotsawa Keyboard
Lotsawa Keyboard brings Tibetan script to your fingertips. Type in romanized phonetic spelling or academic Wylie transliteration, and watch it transform into beautiful Tibetan Unicode text.
FEATURES

Phonetic Input — Type the way you speak: "tashi delek" No memorization required.
Wylie (EWTS) Input — For scholars and students: "bkra shis bde legs" produces the same 
Smart Disambiguation — When multiple Tibetan words share the same pronunciation, Lotsawa uses context to pick the right one — or shows you options.
Phrase Correction — Common phrases like "tashi delek" are recognized and corrected as complete units.
Sumtak Grammar Rules — Automatic selection of grammatical particles based on Tibetan grammar rules.
Works Everywhere — Use Lotsawa in Messages, Notes, Email, WhatsApp, or any app that accepts text input.
Completely Offline — No internet required. No data leaves your device.
Tibetan & Dzongkha — Supports both standard Tibetan and Bhutanese Dzongkha spelling conventions.

PERFECT FOR

Tibetan speakers who grew up typing in English
Students learning Tibetan or Dzongkha
Dharma practitioners typing mantras and prayers
Scholars working with Tibetan texts
Anyone preserving Tibetan language and culture

HOW TO USE

Enable Lotsawa in Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards
Switch to Lotsawa using the globe key
Type romanized text and tap suggestions or press space to convert

May all be auspicious!


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.2.0 — 2026-02-24

Separated Tibetan and Dzongkha keyboards with appropriate mappings.

### 2.1.0 — 2026-02-20

Richer text format.

### 2.0.1 — 2026-02-19

Improved word dictionary and added common phrases

### 1.0 — 2026-02-15

No release notes.

## Related topics

[lotsawa keyboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lotsawa-keyboard) · [dzongkha keyboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dzongkha-keyboard)

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