# ShavKey — Shavian Keyboard

> iOS keyboard for Shavian script with all characters accessible and an optional Base 12 number row. (iPhone/iPad app by Joshua Lancaster.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shavkey/id6478062450 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joshua Lancaster](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514379384)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.56/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-02-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shavkey/id6478062450/reviews.md

## What is ShavKey?

The Shavian Keyboard for iOS. 
It features all 48 characters without needing to shift, in keeping with the idea that each character can be written with one stroke, we don't think it should take more than one key press.
There is also an always on number row along the top which can be set to use Base 12 if you are so inclined.

## Key features

- All 48 Shavian characters accessible
- No shift key required
- Always-on number row
- Optional Base 12 number input
- Optimized for single-stroke input

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shavkey/id6478062450/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 𐑩𐑥𐑱𐑟𐑦𐑙! Amazing!

*2025-05-17, version 1.6*

𐑲 𐑤𐑩𐑝 𐑣𐑬 𐑿 𐑒𐑨𐑯 𐑕𐑰 𐑷𐑤 48 𐑤𐑧𐑑𐑼𐑟 𐑝 𐑞 ·𐑖𐑱𐑝𐑾𐑯 𐑨𐑤𐑓𐑩𐑚𐑧𐑑 𐑯 𐑯𐑪𐑑 𐑣𐑨𐑝 𐑑 𐑿𐑟 𐑩 𐑖𐑦𐑓𐑑 𐑒𐑰 𐑑 𐑮𐑩𐑝𐑰𐑤 𐑞 𐑩𐑞𐑼𐑕. I love how you can see all 48 letters of the Shavian Alphabet and not have to use a shift key to reveal the others.

### 5/5 — A Shavian Keyboard Done Right!

*2024-05-28, version 1.1*

This Shavian keyboard layout is logical and easy to use. Unlike Keyman, it doesn’t require extra downloads or have any privacy concerns. This is exactly what I was looking for.

### 5/5 — It’s great!

*2024-05-10, version 1.1*

Does what it says. I’d like this layout on a physical keyboard

## Frequently asked questions about ShavKey

### Does ShavKey have ads?

No, ShavKey does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with optional in-app purchases.

### What is the rating for ShavKey?

ShavKey has a strong rating of 4.6 stars based on 9 user reviews.

### What devices does ShavKey support?

ShavKey is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices on iOS.

### How often is ShavKey updated?

The app was last updated on July 30, 2024, indicating active development and support.

### What is the age rating for ShavKey?

ShavKey has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I use Base 12 numbers with ShavKey?

Yes, ShavKey features an always-on number row that can be configured to use Base 12 input if desired.

### What makes ShavKey unique for Shavian script users?

ShavKey provides all 48 Shavian characters directly on the keyboard without needing to use a shift key, aligning with the script's one-stroke principle.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.6 — 2024-07-30

This update adds the namer dot to the keyboard in the space that previously had the symbols toggle. Access symbols now beside the space bar.
Also added a full stop/period next to the return key to save needing to go to the symbols keyboard every time.

### 1.5 — 2024-06-03

Version 1.5 

Updates:
-New Icon that is easier on the eyes (in my opinion). 

-New option to use Hexadecimal in the number row along with Decimal and Dozenal. Feel free to email with suggestions of other number systems you think would make sense (or even other character sets) for the top row above the keyboard, as long as they are in Unicode.

-Ability to adjust the spacing between the keys

### 1.1 — 2024-03-03

Added the ability to give feedback and donate.
Also fixed the launch screen text being all over the place on iPads instead of centred.

### 1.0 — 2024-02-21

No release notes.

## More apps by Joshua Lancaster

- [Roll For Assist](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll-for-assist/id1514379385)

All apps by Joshua Lancaster: https://appshunter.io/developer/1514379384

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