# Matnsaz — Easy & Smart Urdu Keyboard

> Smart and advanced Urdu keyboard for iPhone and iPad with unique layout. (iPhone/iPad app by Shanasai LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matnsaz/id1380747860 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shanasai LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380747859)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, Urdu
- Released: 2022-11-14
- Data updated: 2026-07-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matnsaz/id1380747860/reviews.md

## What is Matnsaz?

Matnsaz is the easiest-to-use, and most advanced, Urdu keyboard for iPhone and iPad. 

- A breakthrough new keyboard layout, using nearly half of the letter keys on other Urdu keyboards
- See the shape that letters will take as you type
- A state-of-the-art autocorrect system that learned from the language of Urdu scholars

This app was designed by studying the Urdu language deeply. We paid attention to details:

- When using Nastaliq script on your device, the keyboard will also display characters in Nastaliq
- A soft space key allows you to stop letters from joining without entering a space, an important tradition in Urdu writing
- Necessary diacritics (airāb) are added automatically, others can be added manually
- If you use the wrong letter or Unicode character, Mantsaz intelligently replaces it with the right character automatically

Additional features:

- Use alternate layouts: alphabetical, or based on the English keyboard
- Dark mode support
- Perfectly aligned icons and design to fit into iOS

## Key features

- Breakthrough keyboard layout
- See letter shapes as you type
- Advanced autocorrect system
- Nastaliq script support
- Soft space key for joining letters
- Automatic diacritic addition
- Intelligent character replacement

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matnsaz/id1380747860/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great idea but…

*2024-02-28*

I love the idea of the letter arrangement based on the shape and being able to select the dots by long pressing or the auto-correct choosing the right word for you but that doesn’t give you the word you want most of the time. It seems like the prediction model isn’t context aware (or at least doesn’t do a good job of it) and just looks for the most common word based on the shape. Improvement on this is likely going to take time but just having an undo capability (by a swipe or backspace etc.) or the ability to have the auto-correct turn off is going to be a great addition.

### 5/5 — Makes typing Urdu a joy

*2023-12-15*

This app makes typing in Urdu a joy. Their urdu specific layout combined with autocorrect accuracy makes it super easy for everyone. All other keyboards (including default Urdu keyboard) have some sort of a compromise and dont support autocorrect.

### 5/5 — Game changer!

*2023-12-15*

Love the simplified layout and the autocorrect seems to be consistently improving

### 5/5 — The best Urdu keyboard for iOS

*2023-03-24*

Title says it all. It’s (almost) everything you want in a keyboard, but in Urdu. Truth be told nothing even comes close in terms of UI, text prediction and usability.

### 3/5 — AutoCorrect

*2023-03-23*

بھائی آٹو کرکٹ تو بندہ گردوں۔

### 5/5 — Excellent UX design and predictions!

*2023-03-06*

This keyboard has been designed with painstaking attention to detail and is a breeze to use. The predictions are excellent and significantly reduce the time to type out a sentence compared to the existing urdu keyboards out there.

### 5/5 — Outstanding!

*2022-12-09*

Outstanding keep up the good work!

### 5/5 — Simple and fun

*2022-11-24*

Never enjoyed typing in Urdu like I do with this keyboard! Autocorrect is amazing also. This is the keyboard we all needed but did not know we did.

### 4/5 — کمال کا ایپ ہے! لیکن بہتری کے لئے گنجائش ہے

*2022-11-17*

۱۔ کچھ اعراب اور علامتیں مثلاً ؀ ﷺ ؐ ؒ اور دیگر اسلامی/مذہبی حروف اس کلید پر غائب ہیں
۲۔ کچھ "اوقات و رموز و علامات" جیسا کہ سکتہ (،)؛ ختمہ (۔)؛ اور سوالیہ (؟) سامنے ہونے چاہئے بجائے ۱۲۳ پہ جانا پڑے
۴۔ آٹوکریکٹ اور آٹو سجیشچن فالوقت اموجی کے ساتھ ہمنوا نہیں ہے (یعنی کہ دل لکھنے پر ❤️ تجویز ہو)

باہر حال مجھے یہ آپ بہت پسند آیا ہے۔

### 5/5 — smart keyboard

*2022-11-16*

nice and clean fonts

## Frequently asked questions about Matnsaz

### What makes Matnsaz's keyboard layout unique?

Matnsaz features a breakthrough layout that uses nearly half the letter keys found on other Urdu keyboards, making it more efficient and easier to learn.

### How does Matnsaz help with Urdu writing traditions?

It includes a soft space key that allows letters to join without adding a space, which is an important tradition in Urdu writing. Diacritics (airāb) are also handled automatically or manually.

### Does Matnsaz support Nastaliq script?

Yes, when using Nastaliq script on your device, Matnsaz will display characters in Nastaliq, ensuring visual consistency with your writing style.

### How accurate is Matnsaz's autocorrect?

The app boasts a state-of-the-art autocorrect system that has been trained on the language of Urdu scholars, aiming for high accuracy and intelligent character replacement.

### Can I use different keyboard layouts with Matnsaz?

Yes, Matnsaz offers alternate layouts, including an alphabetical option and one based on the English keyboard, to suit user preferences.

### Is Matnsaz available on Android devices?

Based on the provided information, Matnsaz is designed for iPhone and iPad, indicating it is an iOS-exclusive application.

### How often is Matnsaz updated?

The latest version is 1.7.2, last updated on February 25, 2026. This suggests a relatively recent update, though specific update frequency is not detailed.

### Does Matnsaz have ads?

No, the application does not contain advertisements, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being false.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9 — 2026-07-13

- Improved autocorrect scoring by 5-10%.
- Improved language models through improvements in our open-sourced Urdu text corpus, Makhzan. These improvements include orthographic corrections to write compound words as a single word with a soft space separating constituent parts.
- Autocorrect now suggests words with soft spaces embedded.
- Preceding spaces are removed before semi colons.

### 1.8.2 — 2026-04-12

- Suggestions are now shown when beginning to type new words, or when a word is selected and needs to be corrected.
- Fixed a bug where keys on the edges of the screen were not immediately responsive.
- Fixed a bug where contextual text labels on keys incorrectly displayed medial forms.
- Fixed a bug where typing a soft-space (zero-width non-joiner) would cause a crash.
- Performance improvements that should make the keyboard more responsive. For nerds, we did this by removing unnecessary thread locking, changing Array creations to Sets to avoid O(N) array reads, and avoided heap allocations during recommendation scoring.
- Fixed a bug where typing a soft-space (zero-width non-joiner) would cause a crash.
- Fixed bug where typing would be disabled in test view after changing settings
- Fixed bug where a keystroke may be missed

### 1.8 — 2026-03-29

- Suggestions are now shown when beginning to type new words, or when a word is selected and needs to be corrected.
- Fixed a bug where keys on the edges of the screen were not immediately responsive.
- Fixed a bug where contextual text labels on keys incorrectly displayed medial forms.
- Fixed a bug where typing a soft-space (zero-width non-joiner) would cause a crash.
- Performance improvements that should make the keyboard more responsive. For nerds, we did this by removing unnecessary thread locking, changing Array creations to Sets to avoid O(N) array reads, and avoided heap allocations during recommendation scoring.

### 1.7.2 — 2026-02-25

Version 1.7 includes:
- Visual updates for iOS 26, such as rounded corners, colors, and workarounds for Apple changes in iOS 26.0 and 26.1.
- Settings for the keyboard can now be configured more easily from the Matnsaz app, with clearer descriptions for features in both Urdu and English. 
- Autocorrect can now be disabled for Alphabetical, and QWERTY-style layouts. 

Version 1.7.1 is a minor patch that includes:
- A liquid glass icon to better support transparency on the home screen
- Support for iPhone Air
- An improved launch screen
- Some alignment fixes in Install and About views
- Localized menu name for Settings

Version 1.7.2 includes
- a two-column layout for iPad

### 1.7.1 — 2025-12-21

Version 1.7 includes:
- Visual updates for iOS 26, such as rounded corners, colors, and workarounds for Apple changes in iOS 26.0 and 26.1.
- Settings for the keyboard can now be configured more easily from the Matnsaz app, with clearer descriptions for features in both Urdu and English. 
- Autocorrect can now be disabled for Alphabetical, and QWERTY-style layouts. 

Version 1.7.1 is a minor patch that includes:
- A liquid glass icon to better support transparency on the home screen
- Support for iPhone Air
- An improved launch screen
- Some alignment fixes in Install and About views
- Localized menu name for Settings

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