# Tanglish — AI keyboard for Tamil diaspora

> AI keyboard for Romanized Tamil text with smart, context-aware suggestions. (iPhone/iPad app by Ram Arumugam.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanglish/id6767035388 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ram Arumugam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896352386)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-05-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanglish/id6767035388/reviews.md

## What is Tanglish?

Tanglish is the first AI keyboard built for the way Tamil diaspora actually text — in Romanised Tamil.

You already type vanakkam, romba nalla iruku, seekiram vaa da. Every day. In WhatsApp, iMessage, Instagram. But autocorrect turns "vanakkam da" into "vanakkam Dad". Every. Single. Time.

Tanglish fixes this.

WHAT IT DOES

Real-time Tanglish spelling correction. Type vanakam → instantly corrects to vanakkam. Our AI engine knows 93,000+ Tanglish words and learns from every Tamil speaker who uses it.

Smart next-word predictions. After vanakkam → suggests da, machi, pa. After romba → suggests nalla, miss, kashtama. Predictions that sound like how we actually talk.

Generation-aware suggestions. Boomer Tamil sounds different from Gen Z Tamil. Tell us your generation — the keyboard adapts to how your generation speaks.

Emotion-aware predictions. The keyboard reads the mood of your conversation and shifts suggestions accordingly.

Works everywhere. iMessage, WhatsApp, Instagram, Gmail, Notes — every app on your iPhone.

THE COMMUNITY

Every suggestion you accept is a vote. The Tamil diaspora collectively decides what standard Tanglish looks like.

Diaspora world map — see where Tamil speakers are active globally.

Dialect quiz — find your Tamil dialect fingerprint. Chennai Tamil? UK Tamil? Malaysian Tamil?

Contributor tiers — earn points for every accepted suggestion. Rise from Peter to Mapla to Machi to Kalakar to Thalaivar to Methai to Aasaan.

FOUNDING MEMBERS

The first 1008 users get Founding Member status. Gold pin on the diaspora map. Contributor voting unlocked from Day 1.

PRIVACY FIRST

Your keystrokes never leave your device. We hash words on-device before any signal is transmitted. Password and payment fields are completely blocked.

Full privacy policy: tanglish-ime.vercel.app/privacy

BUILT BY THE DIASPORA

Ideated and co-built by a 16-year-old Tamil-American from Dallas, Texas. Built because there was nothing in between broken autocorrect and formal Tamil script.

Free to download. Free forever.

Vanakkam da.

## Key features

- Real-time Tanglish spelling correction
- Smart next-word predictions
- Generation-aware suggestions
- Emotion-aware predictions
- Works in all apps
- Community-driven language standard
- Diaspora world map

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tanglish/id6767035388/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Noice!

*2026-05-24*

Aalaporan tamizhan - starts now!

### 5/5 — Semma!

*2026-05-22*

+ Trending memes on keyboard - Vera level!

### 5/5 — Definitely Recommend

*2026-05-22*

Probably the best and most reliable source for Tanglish I’ve ever used! It’s so hard to write Tanglish before, but with this app, it has never been better!

## Frequently asked questions about Tanglish

### Does Tanglish have ads?

No, Tanglish is free to download and use forever, and it does not contain advertisements.

### How does Tanglish correct spelling?

Tanglish uses an AI engine with over 93,000 Tanglish words to provide real-time spelling correction as you type. It learns from user input to improve accuracy.

### What kind of predictions does Tanglish offer?

Tanglish provides smart next-word predictions based on your typing context. It also offers generation-aware and emotion-aware suggestions to match conversational style and mood.

### Is Tanglish available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Tanglish is currently supported on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How does Tanglish ensure user privacy?

Tanglish prioritizes privacy by hashing words on-device before transmission. Password and payment fields are completely blocked to protect sensitive information.

### How often is Tanglish updated?

The latest version is 1.3, and the app was last updated on June 16, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update cycle.

### What are the benefits of being a Founding Member in Tanglish?

The first 1008 users receive Founding Member status, which includes a gold pin on the diaspora map and unlocked contributor voting from day one.

### Can Tanglish help me learn my Tamil dialect?

Tanglish includes a dialect quiz that helps you find your Tamil dialect fingerprint, allowing you to identify if your speech is closer to Chennai Tamil, UK Tamil, or Malaysian Tamil.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-06-16

The keyboard just got a lot smarter.

Suggestions appear faster. Common Tamil words are now recognised instantly. Typing feels more natural with less noise in the suggestion bar.

Aalaporan Tamizhan!

### 1.2 — 2026-05-21

Smarter Tanglish suggestions
Diaspora map improvements
New hook phrases
Bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2026-05-20

What's new in 1.1:
- Improved suggestion accuracy
- New hook phrases
- Privacy and performance improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-05-20

No release notes.

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