# Rune Writer

> Translates Latin letters into ancient and fictional alphabets. (iPhone/iPad app by Paul Burlov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rune-writer/id986100635 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paul Burlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/979060799)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 50 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-04-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rune-writer/id986100635/reviews.md

## What is Rune Writer?

This program translates Latin letters in some ancient or fictional alphabets. You can use the default system keyboard or included rune keyboard.
These alphabets are available:
- Elder Futhark Proto-Norse runes (1th–9th centuries AD).
- Theban Witches' alphabet used in modern Wicca  (from 16th century).
- Danish younger Futhark runes from viking age (9th-10th centuries AD).
- Swedish-Norwegian Rök runes from viking age (9th-10th centuries AD).
- Anglo-Saxon runes (4th–10th centuries AD). 
- Medieval runes (1100-1500 AD). 
- Aryan Armanic runes.
- Old Turkic script: also known as Göktürk script, Orkhon script, Orhun Yazıtları (8th-10th centuries AD). 
- Gothic alphabet (4th–7th centuries AD).
- Celtic Ogham alphabet (4th–10th centuries AD).
- Klingon pIqaD (fictional from 'Star Trek').
- Etruscan alphabet (8th–1st centuries BC).
- Ugaritic cuneiform (from around 1400 BCE).
- Phoenician alphabet (from 1050 BCE).
- Slavic Glagolitic alphabet (from 863 AD)

Output text is UTF encoded. Please note that not all programs can display the translated text copied from 'Rune Writer', because not all apps have the needed fonts installed. You see then only question marks or empty squares. 

Not all Latin characters can be translated directly into ancient alphabets, as appropriate characters are missing (eg all or some vowels in Ugaritic cuneiform and Phoenician alphabet). If you see a not translated  characters, then it is no error - the target alphabet is missing the required letter.

Let me know if you needed some other translations or features.

## Key features

- Translate Latin to ancient alphabets
- Supports Elder Futhark, Theban, Younger Futhark
- Includes Viking Age runes
- Features Anglo-Saxon and Medieval runes
- Supports Old Turkic and Gothic scripts
- Includes Celtic Ogham and Klingon pIqaD
- UTF encoded output

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rune-writer/id986100635/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2025-05-01*

This app does not work at all. None of the alphabets work. Useless.

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2025-01-09, version 2.0*

Attempting to copy any rune text written makes the app crush and there are no bug fixes or updates.

### 1/5 — Didn’t work as advertised

*2021-12-27*

It could be me or my phone but I followed the directions and the keyboard wouldn’t work. I tried it several times considering I had to pay for the app therefore, I have to give this a one star rating.

### 4/5 — Theban alphabet not working

*2021-02-22*

When I try to copy and past it came out all messed up, need to fox this

### 4/5 — Nearly there

*2020-06-30, version 2.0*

As this is the most accurate one on the App Store which statistically makes it the best one, there is only one thing I can think of and that’s there are some incorrect runes for Elder Futhrak. I don’t know about Younger Futhrak or the others as I mainly read and write in Elder, but the majority of them are correct.

### 5/5 — Great

*2019-10-28, version 2.0*

Just what I was looking for, excellent

### 5/5 — Ancient Multilingual Writing

*2018-12-02*

One of the great benefits of this program is that you can write a message in one alphabet and see how it differs in others. This is useful for education, historical research, and creative arts. Think of the unique cards you can send. 
The app is well worth the investment. May this be one of many more great things to come!

### 2/5 — It’s good application but not perfect !

*2018-05-09*

The Ugaritic language isn’t complete. There are missing letters like 𐎃 = ḫ , 𐎈 = ḥ , 𐎉 = ṭ , 𐎌 = š , 𐎏 = ḏ , 𐎑 = ẓ , 𐎓 = ʿ , 𐎕 = ṣ , 𐎘 = ṯ , 𐎙 = ġ , 𐎝 = s2 . 

I hope you will update it as soon as possible.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2018-01-18*

This app has helped me learn so much. If it could add in the feature of copy and paste that would be spectacular so that my friends and I can share rune text with each other.

### 1/5 — Waste of $2

*2017-08-24*

This is app is useless. You can't copy and paste what you type nor does it have the ability to show up as a keyboard. Save your money and buy Runes Script instead.

## Frequently asked questions about Rune Writer

### What alphabets can Rune Writer translate to?

Rune Writer supports a wide range of alphabets including Elder Futhark, Theban, Danish Younger Futhark, Swedish-Norwegian Rök, Anglo-Saxon, Medieval runes, Aryan Armanic, Old Turkic, Gothic, Celtic Ogham, Klingon pIqaD, Etruscan, Ugaritic cuneiform, Phoenician, and Slavic Glagolitic.

### Is Rune Writer available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Rune Writer is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android availability is not specified.

### How does Rune Writer handle missing characters in target alphabets?

If a target alphabet lacks a specific character (e.g., vowels in Ugaritic cuneiform), Rune Writer will not translate it. This is by design, not an error, indicating the alphabet's limitations.

### What is the update frequency for Rune Writer?

Rune Writer was last updated on May 17, 2015, to version 2.0. This indicates a less frequent update schedule based on the provided release history.

### What is the age rating for Rune Writer?

Rune Writer has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests it contains no mature content.

### Can I use Rune Writer offline?

The description does not explicitly mention offline functionality. However, as a translation tool, it is likely to function without an internet connection once installed.

### What is the price of Rune Writer?

Rune Writer is a paid application priced at $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned.

### How does Rune Writer ensure text compatibility?

The output text from Rune Writer is UTF encoded. However, it notes that not all programs may display the translated text correctly if they lack the necessary fonts.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2015-05-17

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

- Old Turkic script: also known as Göktürk script, Orkhon script, Orhun Yazıtları (8th-10th centuries AD)
- Rune keyboard

### 1.0.0 — 2015-04-24

No release notes.

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