# Poeto

> Esperanto keyboard with special characters and autocomplete lexicon. (iPhone/iPad app by Tom Heinan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poeto/id6475201344 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tom Heinan](https://appshunter.io/developer/576206710)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.93/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-01-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poeto/id6475201344/reviews.md

## What is Poeto?

Mi desegnis ĉi tiun klavaron por faciligi la tajpadon en esperanto. Ĝi provizas facilan aliron al specialaj signoj (ĉ, ĝ, ĥ, ĵ, ŝ, kaj ŭ), kaj ankaŭ aŭtokompletan leksikonon. Ĝi subtenas ambaŭ mallumajn kaj mallumajn reĝimojn.

Poeto-klavaro estas:

- Sekura: Poeto ne postulas plenan aliron, do ĉio, kion vi tajpas, iras rekte al la aplikaĵo, kiun vi uzas kaj nenie aliloke.
- Rapida: ĉiu prilaborado okazas sur la aparato, kaj la aplikaĵo estis vaste profilita
- Facila uzebla: funkcias same kiel la sistema klavaro, sed kun speciala esperanta signaro

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I designed this keyboard to make typing in Esperanto easier. It provides easy access to special characters (ĉ, ĝ, ĥ, ĵ, ŝ, and ŭ), as well as an autocomplete lexicon. It supports both light and dark modes.

Poeto keyboard is:

- Secure: Poeto does not require full access, so anything you type goes directly to the application you're using and nowhere else.
- Fast: all processing happens on the device, and the application has been extensively profiled
- Easy to use: works just like the system keyboard, but with a special Esperanto character set

## Key features

- Easy access to special Esperanto characters
- Autocomplete lexicon
- Secure on-device processing
- Fast performance
- Light and dark modes
- User-friendly interface

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poeto/id6475201344/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Almost perfect, but...

*2026-02-27*

Probably the best Esperanto keyboard app available right now. There are two issues I have with it, though.

Firstly, the fact that it in currently impossible (as far as I'm aware) to disable the clicking sound that plays when you press a key. Out of the two issues, this one's the bigger one, as it can make using the keyboard in public spaces a bit uncomfortable.

Secondly, there's no way to type the letters Q, W, X or Y. Of course, these letters do not appear in Esperanto, but oftentimes Esperanto text will include an unadapted borrowing of a Latin-script name which includes these letters. (e.g. From Vikipedio, "Washington establis multajn formojn de regado ankoraŭ uzataj nuntempe, kiel la kabineta sistemo kaj la inaŭgura diskurso.") 

Currently, when using this keyboard, you have to switch to a different layout whenever you want to type one of these characters, which is obviously less than ideal.

Perhaps they could be accessed from the same star key as the diacritic letters? With, for example, the letters being placed on V, B, N, and M due to those keys being adjacent, or Q being on O, W being on V, X being on K, and Y being on I for their visual similarities. They could also be placed onto one of either the number or symbol layer.

And finally, because I guess I'm already listing a bunch of others issues, it's a bit annoying only being able to type the specific opening and closing quotation marks, and only being able to access them through the algorithm that choose which one to use, at that. It'd be nice to be able to access straight quotes and to be able to manually choose which side quotes to use. Perhaps by holding the key, as in the official iOS keyboard layouts?

Anyways, that looks like a lot of complaining, but this app really is good. Way better than the alternatives! Just thought I'd give my feedback here in case of the slim chance of it being seen.

### 4/5 — Great keyboard!

*2026-02-11*

I would give this 5 stars if I could turn off the clicking sounds when I type. I tried to turn off the sounds in iOS keyboard settings, but it still makes sounds. If the developer can tell me the trick on turning off the sounds, I will upgrade my review to 5 stars. :)

### 5/5 — The best

*2025-06-11*

One of the best EO keyboard you can get

### 5/5 — I love it

*2025-04-29*

4.5 rounded up, the only thing I would like added is autocorrect because I’m bad at typing

### 4/5 — Great! But one thing

*2024-11-18*

This is exactly what I was looking for. It took a minute to understand to use the star button to use the accents. But that’s not the issue. The issue is that the keyboard works everywhere…. Except for Facebook. I fire some reason can’t get it to work in Facebook which is where I would be chatting with the Esperanto group I’m in. Any insight on this would be great!

### 5/5 — Saluton de Komencanto!

*2024-06-28*

Alright, maybe I can’t speak Esperanto just yet. Depressing, I know. But this keyboard fills an absolutely essential missing part of learning the language: a keyboard for it. This app perfectly fills that gap, the keyboard acts just like I’d expect an official Apple keyboard to do. Now I can better my Esperanto writing with the right keyboard. Honestly, I can’t believe this isn’t a standard language on iPhones already, so thank you developers!

Bone, eble mi ankoraŭ ne povas paroli Esperanton. Deprima, mi scias. Sed ĉi tiu klavaro plenigas absolute esencan mankantan parton de la lernado de la lingvo: klavaro por ĝi. Ĉi tiu programo perfekte plenigas tiun mankon, la klavaro agas same kiel mi atendus, ke oficiala Apple klavaro faru. Nun mi povas plibonigi mian Esperantan skribadon per la ĝusta klavaro. Sincere, mi ne povas kredi, ke ĉi tio ne estas norma lingvo en iPhone-oj jam, do dankon al vi programistoj!

### 5/5 — Mi amas ĝi

*2024-04-01*

Mi estas komencanto kaj la klavaro estas pli bona ol mia lasta

### 5/5 — Preskaŭ Perfekta Klavaro!

*2024-02-21*

Jen la klvaro vi bezpnas por Esperanto! 
Ĝi vere funksias perfekte. Alia klavaro ne ĝuste funksias. 

Kreskigu la vortaron de la apo kaj ĝi ja estos perfekta!

## Frequently asked questions about Poeto

### What special characters does Poeto offer?

Poeto provides easy access to the special Esperanto characters: ĉ, ĝ, ĥ, ĵ, ŝ, and ŭ. This makes typing in Esperanto much more convenient than using a standard keyboard.

### Is Poeto secure to use?

Yes, Poeto is designed to be secure. It does not require full access, meaning your typed input goes directly to the application you are using and is not stored or transmitted elsewhere.

### How does Poeto's autocomplete feature work?

Poeto includes an autocomplete lexicon that suggests words as you type. This feature helps speed up your typing and improves accuracy for Esperanto words.

### Does Poeto support different visual themes?

Yes, Poeto supports both light and dark modes. You can choose the theme that best suits your preference and the ambient lighting conditions.

### How often is Poeto updated?

Poeto was last updated on January 4, 2024, with version 1.0. As a new release, future updates will likely address user feedback and introduce further improvements.

### What devices is Poeto available on?

Poeto is designed for mobile devices and has an age rating of 4+. While specific device compatibility isn't detailed, it functions as a system keyboard replacement.

### What do users like about Poeto?

Users appreciate Poeto's focus on simplifying Esperanto typing. Its secure design, fast performance, and easy access to special characters are key highlights, contributing to its high rating.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2024-01-04

No release notes.

## Related topics

[esperanto](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/esperanto) · [esperanto keyboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/esperanto-keyboard) · [esora](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/esora)

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