This app enables users to read and write in Tigrinya and Tigre using Africa's indigenous Ge'ez script. It offers a font installer for universal reading, a fast recommendation engine for typing, and support for multiple languages and emojis.
✓Ge'ez script font installer
✓Tigrinya and Tigre keyboard
✓Fast Ge'ez language recommendation engine
✓Phrasebook for Tigrinya, Tigre, and Amharic
✓Ge'ez numerals support
✓Emoji support
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What users say about Tigrinya/Tigre App
Reviews of Tigrinya/Tigre App are mixed: the Utilities app is rated 4.4/5 from 349 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use and intuitive interface, enables communication in native Tigrinya language. Top complaints: steep learning curve despite ease claims, keyboard layout difficult and non-intuitive. Summarized from real user reviews.
Positive things
👍Easy to use and intuitive interface
🌍Enables communication in native Tigrinya language
⏱️Long-term reliability for years of use
🎯Helpful for Tigrinya language learners
✨Well-designed app with stable build
💬Supports both Tigrinya and Tigre languages
🙌Appreciated by Eritrean and Tigrinya-speaking communities
Negative things
😤Steep learning curve despite ease claims
⌨️Keyboard layout difficult and non-intuitive
🐛Frequent crashes and installation issues
❌Missing important Geez alphabet characters
⏳Time-consuming to type with high error rates
📱Compatibility issues with iPad and iPhone
🔧Lacks technical support and offline website
🎨Keyboard layout stuck on consonants, not QWERTY
⚠️Autocomplete suggestions reversed between languages
Keyboard enlarged/zoomed on iPad Pro making right-side keys inaccessible
Bug
Autocomplete suggestions reversed between Tigre and Tigrinya keyboards
Bug
App crashes and freezes during use
Bug
Download failures on iPad
Bug
Typing produces unnecessary character repetition
Bug
Persistent rating prompts appearing as spam
Bug
Missing critical Geez characters (ፀ, ሠ, ሟ, ቅ)
Bug
Incompatibility with iPhone for sentence composition
Bug
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Requested Features
9 requests
Include complete Geez alphabet with all missing letters
Feature
Implement vowel selection instead of sliding mechanism
Feature
Add English vowel integration for easier typing
Feature
Improve autocomplete and spelling checker with more Tigrinya words
Feature
Create similar keyboard for Sabaean (South Arabian) alphabet
Feature
Fix keyboard zoom issue on iPad Pro and other devices
Feature
Add tutorial on how to type properly
Feature
Provide more word options and suggestions for complex Tigrinya words
Feature
Implement QWERTY-style keyboard layout option
Feature
FAQ
What does the Tigrinya/Tigre App do?
This app allows you to read and write in Tigrinya and Tigre using the Ge'ez script on your iOS device. It provides a font installer so you can view Ge'ez script in any application and a keyboard for fast typing with a recommendation engine.
What are the key features of this app?
Key features include a font installer for reading Ge'ez script in any app, a keyboard for quick character entry in Tigrinya and Tigre, a first word recommendation engine to speed up typing, a phrasebook supporting Tigrinya, Tigre, and Amharic, and the ability to use Ge'ez numerals and emojis.
Is this app free to use?
The application is free to download and use, offering a free font and keyboard. However, it does have in-app purchases, suggesting that some features or content may require payment.
What devices is this app compatible with?
The app is designed for iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads. It allows you to use Tigrinya, Tigre, and Emoji on any iOS device.
Who would benefit from using this app?
This app is ideal for individuals who speak or are learning Tigrinya or Tigre and wish to communicate digitally in their native language on their Apple devices. It's also useful for anyone needing to read content written in the Ge'ez script.