# SakhaKey — Yakut Keyboard

> Yakut language keyboard with extended and basic layouts, and predictive text. (iPhone/iPad app by YURY SAVITSKY.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakhakey/id1541223547 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [YURY SAVITSKY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541223549)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: English, Russian
- Released: 2020-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakhakey/id1541223547/reviews.md

## What is SakhaKey?

The modern Yakut alphabet consists of 40 letters. It is based on 33 letters of the Russian alphabet plus 2 letter combinations дь and нь and 5 special letters ү, ө, һ, ҥ, ҕ, which reflect phonetic peculiarities of the Yakut (Sakha) language. Currently the iOS standard keyboard doesn't support the Yakut layout, so Yakut speakers have to resort to using the Russian letters when texting in Yakut which causes the distortion of language. Such constant misuse of words can have a negative influence on the language in the long term.

SakhaKey - the new keyboard for the Yakut (Sakha) language -  was developed to facilitate the proper usage of language.

SakhaKey has two different modes: extended and basic. In the extended mode the Yakut letters Ү, Ө, Һ, Ҥ, Ҕ are placed in a separate row above the Russian keyboard layout. For your convenience the main punctuation marks were also added in this row. In the basic mode the Yakut letters are hidden behind the Russian ones: Ү is behind У, Ө is behind О, Һ is behind С, Ҥ is behind Н, Ҕ is behind Г and Х. To select a Yakut letter, press and hold the corresponding Russian key.

SakhaKey supports Predictive text in Russian and Yakut. Users can also add new words to the keyboard dictionary by simply tapping the words they type. This will help create a personalized dictionary to make text messaging easier and more efficient. The newly added words will be suggested in the predictive text bar above the keyboard.   

SakhaKey is compatible with iPhone and iPad.

## Key features

- Dedicated Yakut alphabet layout
- Extended and basic keyboard modes
- Special characters (Ү, Ө, Һ, Ҥ, Ҕ)
- Predictive text for Yakut and Russian
- Customizable dictionary for predictive text

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sakhakey/id1541223547/reviews.md

### 4/5 — SakhaKey

*2025-11-29, version 1.4*

Зачем каждую неделю обновление🤦🏽‍♂️, саҥа буква эбиллибэт ди😂, нормально үлэлии туран кэлбэт буолаалар, надо обновить🤦🏽‍♂️

### 5/5 — Айфоҥҥа пробел баттаан баран сатаан саҕыраппат ди онк көннөрөгүт буоллар бэт баҕайы буолуо этэ

*2025-09-29, version 1.4*

Олус үчүгэй👍🏻
Саҥа обновленияҕа көннөрөөрүн

### 4/5 — Программа хорошая

*2025-09-28, version 1.4*

Срочно нужна кнопка для эмодзи! Срочно!

### 5/5 — .

*2025-08-20, version 1.4*

Алфавит Новгородова С.А киллэрдэхитинэ өссө оһуобай буолсуу🤝🏽👍🏽

### 5/5 — баг

*2025-07-25, version 1.4*

1. Суруйа сатаатахха ардыгар caps lock баттанар уонна арахсыбат ди. Хас биирдии букубаны улахантан суруйа сатыыр. 
2. Ардыгар да игин иэкэнниттэн д. Гынан кэбиһэр
3. Уонна айфон диэнин курдук пробелынан курсор хамныыр буоллагына оһуобай буолар👍

### 5/5 — САХАЛАРГА

*2025-07-13, version 1.4*

БЭРТ, БЭРТ, УРУЙ АЙХАЛ!!! Өссө маннык тыл дьабырааскыланнарбатахтарынааҕар үөҕүҥ үөһүҥ олус үчүгэй сахам тыла астынабын аҕай кыра норуотум сайдыытыттан!!!

### 4/5 — Эмодзи

*2025-06-16, version 1.4*

Добавить эмодзи надо еще

### 4/5 — Эмодзи

*2025-02-13, version 1.4*

Добавьте эмодзи пожалуйста)

### 4/5 — Если это возможно

*2025-02-01, version 1.4*

Добавьте пожалуйста эмодзи , тогда будет совсем круто. Можно еще Т9 на якутском, также.

### 3/5 — Обновите клавиатуру

*2024-09-10, version 1.4*

IOS обновился, и с ним пришли новые обновления клавиатуры, обновите, тогда и 5 будет.

## Frequently asked questions about SakhaKey

### What does SakhaKey do?

SakhaKey provides a specialized keyboard layout for the Yakut (Sakha) language on iOS devices. It allows users to properly type the modern Yakut alphabet, which includes special characters not found in the standard Russian layout. This helps prevent language distortion and promotes correct usage.

### What are the key features of SakhaKey?

Key features include two distinct keyboard modes: extended, which places Yakut letters on a separate row, and basic, where Yakut letters are accessed by long-pressing corresponding Russian keys. It also supports predictive text for both Yakut and Russian, and allows users to add words to a personalized dictionary for improved typing efficiency.

### Is SakhaKey free to use?

Yes, SakhaKey is a free application. Based on the provided information, there are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating it is available at no cost to the user.

### What devices is SakhaKey compatible with?

SakhaKey is compatible with Apple devices running iOS, specifically mentioning support for both iPhone and iPad. Users can install and use the keyboard on these devices to type in the Yakut language.

### Why is a special keyboard needed for the Yakut language?

The modern Yakut alphabet has unique letters and letter combinations that are not present in the standard Russian keyboard layout. Without a dedicated keyboard, Yakut speakers often resort to using Russian letters, which can lead to misspellings and distortion of the language over time. This app ensures proper linguistic representation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2021-06-13

• Now you can enable or disable Dictation

### 1.3 — 2021-01-30

• Now you can enable or disable Auto-Capitalisation and Caps Lock.

### 1.2 — 2021-01-17

• Keyboard clicks are added. If necessary, this option can be turned off in the app settings.

### 1.1 — 2020-12-13

• Predictive text in Yakut is added

### 1.0 — 2020-12-12

No release notes.

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