# Malayalam Transliteration Keyboard by KeyNounce

> Type Malayalam using English phonetic input with instant script conversion. (iPhone/iPad app by Abdulla Al-Shurafa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malayalam-transliteration-keyboard-by-keynounce/id978906142 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Abdulla Al-Shurafa](https://appshunter.io/developer/607972956)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 86 App Store ratings · 71 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-04-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malayalam-transliteration-keyboard-by-keynounce/id978906142/reviews.md

## What is Malayalam Transliteration Keyboard by KeyNounce?

KeyNounce is the easiest way to type in Malayalam using just the English keyboard. KeyNounce uses a technique called "transliteration" that enables you to type the Malayalam pronunciation in English, instantly giving you back the word written in Malayalam.

For example, typing "namaskaram" will be converted into the Malayalam letters right as you type! It’s simple, fast and super accurate. You don’t need to worry about typing in the exact English spelling for an Malayalam word, KeyNounce is smart enough to accept many input spellings for the same output word.

If you can write, or read Malayalam, but aren’t used to typing using the Malayalam keyboard, KeyNounce is the perfect solution for you.

KeyNounce works in any app! Once you enable the keyboard you’ll be able to easily compose texts, emails, tweets, facebook posts, and search the web in Malayalam.

## Key features

- Type Malayalam with English keyboard
- Phonetic transliteration
- Instant script conversion
- Supports multiple spellings
- Works in any app
- Compose texts, emails, social media

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Malayalam Transliteration | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Malayalam Transliteration Keyboard by KeyNounce?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Good for Malayalam typing
- 👍 Useful and easy to use
- 👍 Best keyboard for Malayalam
- 👍 Great app for Malayalam
- 👍 Excellent manglish/Malayalam keyboard
- 👍 Very useful and helpful

**Cons**

- 👎 Money waste, not working
- 👎 Paid, but not working
- 👎 Scam, asks to pay again
- 👎 Total waste, no cancellation
- 👎 Not acceptable charge after trial
- 👎 Very bad app, not recommended
- 👎 Needs internet access
- 👎 Useless now, unable to connect
- 👎 Asking for payment again
- 👎 Not worth paying
- 👎 Not support for iOS 12
- 👎 Asking for upgrade, not free
- 👎 Not worth paying for free apps
- 👎 Greedy developer, rip off
- 👎 Not free, asks to pay
- 👎 Junk, trial expired
- 👎 Waste of money, won't pop up
- 👎 Not working, iOS 9
- 👎 Waste
- 👎 Not working, needs fix
- 👎 Wast money, not working
- 👎 Cheating, not working
- 👎 Need to fix issues
- 👎 Apps stopped working
- 👎 Transliteration issues
- 👎 Cheating, unexpectedly expired
- 👎 Update regression, not working
- 👎 Wasting money and time
- 👎 Yearly renewal needed
- 👎 Not translating after renewal
- 👎 Asked to upgrade immediately
- 👎 Not a free app, asks to upgrade
- 👎 Price is very high
- 👎 Internet connection needed
- 👎 Not a free version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Not showing keyboard after OS update
- Not working since 2021
- Doesn't work even after purchase
- App not working after purchase
- Stopped working, unable to connect to iTunes Store
- Not working now, error saying internet is needed
- App doesn't work
- After updating, it is not working
- Paid version always says trial expired
- Start writing, it won't pop up
- This app is not working
- App not working since last update
- Upgrade last two months, few days not working
- Not working, cheating
- App not working after update
- After latest updation, simplest words not transliterated
- Apps stopped working since last updates
- App is not doing what it is supposed to
- Unexpectedly expired
- New version transliteration not working
- Purchased app, not working now
- App has to renew every year
- Asked to upgrade to full version
- Will ask to upgrade after few hours
- Working fine for some time, then not free
- Can use only for few hours for free
- Need to be connected to Internet

**Most requested features**

- Please help with OS update issue
- Improve key toggling side
- Give at least one month trial period

## Recent user reviews (10 of 71)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malayalam-transliteration-keyboard-by-keynounce/id978906142/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not acceptable and unethical

*2026-08-15*

Hello, I purchased this app around 5 years ago with a lifetime/unlimited purchase, and I have been using it every day since then.Recently, the app has started showing “No Internet Access” and says that my trial has expired, even though I already purchased the lifetime/unlimited version.Could you please check my purchase and restore my lifetime access? I would really appreciate it, as I have been using this app regularly for many years.

### 1/5 — IT

*2025-11-06, version 1.1.8*

Very poor.money waste,don't buy this software .Not working supporting 😡😡😡😡😁😁

### 5/5 — Not showing the keyboard after the latest OS update.  How to get it back?

*2024-08-13*

The best one I have used. But disappointed because I can not acces the key board after the latest OS update. I can not go back to my last update too. Please help

### 1/5 — Was good now a crap.

*2024-01-17*

Cash koduthu ithu undakkande avashaym onnum illa admin bro..

### 1/5 — Scam

*2022-02-27*

Paid full price couple of years ago; Not working since 2021; says to pay again & prob again??

### 1/5 — Not working

*2020-11-14*

Doesn't work even after purchase. No way to cancel the payment also. Total waste.

### 1/5 — Beware they charge u £4.99 once u finish u r trial

*2020-09-07*

This is not acceptable there is a charge of £4.99 once the free trial completed. 
What are r u expecting ?
As soon as over the trial time of short period people are going to buy your translating app straight away ; Nooo....
Any way your plan not going to work with me and I just delete your apps takes me only few seconds and I can easily decide either not to use Malayalam translation any more or find another free apps. 
Thanks for your brain work .

### 1/5 — Very bad app

*2020-06-27*

I don’t recommend anyone

### 1/5 — Please fix

*2020-05-21, version 1.1.8*

App not working after purchase. Needs internet access!!

### 1/5 — Used to work great, useless now.

*2020-02-08, version 1.1.8*

Stopped working, says unable to connect to iTunes Store even though I am using the payed version

## Frequently asked questions about Malayalam Transliteration Keyboard by KeyNounce

### What does the Malayalam Transliteration Keyboard do?

This keyboard allows you to type in Malayalam by using your English keyboard. It uses a transliteration technique where you type the Malayalam pronunciation phonetically in English, and the app instantly converts it into Malayalam script.

### How does the transliteration feature work?

You type words as they sound in Malayalam using English letters (e.g., 'namaskaram'). The keyboard then automatically converts this phonetic input into the correct Malayalam characters. It's designed to be smart enough to accept various English spellings for the same Malayalam word.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or customization options might be available for purchase.

### Can I use this keyboard in other applications?

Yes, the keyboard is designed to work in any app on your device. Once enabled, you can use it to compose texts, emails, tweets, Facebook posts, and even search the web in Malayalam.

### Who is this app best suited for?

This app is ideal for individuals who are familiar with reading or writing Malayalam but find it difficult or inconvenient to use a traditional Malayalam keyboard for typing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.8 — 2015-12-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixed keyboard not showing any transliterations.

If you like KeyNounce, please take a moment to leave us a review in the App Store, it really helps :)

### 1.1.7 — 2015-11-11

Keyboard improvements.

If you like KeyNounce, please take a moment to leave us a review in the App Store, it really helps :)

### 1.1.6 — 2015-05-07

- Keyboard stability and UI improvements
- View more languages from the main app (9 other languages currently supported and counting!)

If you like KeyNounce, please take a moment to leave us a review in the App Store. It really helps.

### 1.1.4 — 2015-04-13

- Fixed issue where the keyboard wouldn't recognize if you bought the in-app purchase for unlimited transliteration
- Keyboard stability and UI improvements
- View more languages from the main app (9 other languages currently supported and counting!)

If you like KeyNounce, please take a moment to leave us a review in the App Store. It really helps.

### 1.1.1 — 2015-04-11

No release notes.

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