# toPhonetics IPA Keyboard — w/ English Auto-Transcription

> IPA keyboard with automatic English phonetic transcription and full character set. (iPhone/iPad app by Mu-sonic.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tophonetics-ipa-keyboard/id1605471644 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mu-sonic](https://appshunter.io/developer/791324889)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-02-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tophonetics-ipa-keyboard/id1605471644/reviews.md

## What is toPhonetics IPA Keyboard?

IPA keyboard extension with a twist. Actually, with two!

- Custom keyboard can be used with any app or text input;
- Full character set of International Phonetic Alphabet, including diacritics support.
- On the fly automatic transcription of English text as you type or on word selection, using the same transcription engine as in toPhonetics Converter app.
- A unique, albeit experimental, IPA-to-Speech feature in the companion app that lets you convert your own API input into actual speech audio and export it as a file.

Apart from providing full support for editing texts using International Phonetic Alphabet, toPhonetics IPA Keyboard allows you to type in common English and will convert it into phonemic transcription on the fly. Select one of the offered transcriptions or just keep typing and the first suggestion will be selected automatically. You can also select an English word in your text and transcribe it by tapping on one of the suggestions. For auto-transcription you can switch between British and American dialect.

Two other layouts allow you to type detailed narrow phonetic transcriptions for any language or dialect. Certain keys offer quick access to alternative characters via long press or double tap.

This keyboard relies on the same engine and dictionary as toPhonetics Converter. The workflow is different though. Specifically, using the keyboard:

- Auto-transcription for English language offered word by word, not for the entire text, therefore all possible pronunciation of the word are shown as suggestions at once.
- You can tap on original word in the suggestion list if you don't want to auto-transcribe it, but the keyboard does not offer output with the original line-by-line (which is a feature of toPhonetics Convertor app).
- You can refine your transcriptions by creating both broad and narrow phonetic transcriptions.
- You can create transcriptions for any language.

Control your cursor position with gestures:

1. Pan horizontally with a finger anywhere on the keyboard to change your cursor position quickly and precisely;
2. Swipe left or right with one finger across the spacebar to move your cursor one character left or right.

## Key features

- Full IPA character set with diacritics
- Automatic English text transcription
- British and American dialect options
- Customizable keyboard layouts
- Cursor control gestures

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tophonetics-ipa-keyboard/id1605471644/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good tool

*2023-03-28*

It took me a bit to get used to the keyboard layout but all is good.

**Developer response:** Please, feel free to share your layout ideas on the support page. Will consider adding alternative layouts to the keyboard. Thank you.

### 3/5 — Weird layout

*2022-08-28*

This keyboard had kind of a weird layout for the ipa symbols that doesn’t make sense to me… but it works well in every app so thank you! I will learn to get used to the weird layout

## Frequently asked questions about toPhonetics IPA Keyboard

### What is toPhonetics IPA Keyboard?

toPhonetics IPA Keyboard is a custom keyboard extension for iOS devices that allows users to type in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) with full diacritic support. It also features automatic transcription of English text into phonemic script.

### How does the automatic transcription work in toPhonetics IPA Keyboard?

As you type English words, the keyboard suggests their phonemic transcriptions. You can select a suggestion or continue typing, and the first suggestion will be automatically chosen. You can also select an existing English word in your text to transcribe it.

### Can toPhonetics IPA Keyboard transcribe languages other than English?

Yes, toPhonetics IPA Keyboard offers two additional layouts that allow you to type detailed narrow phonetic transcriptions for any language or dialect. The keyboard engine is based on the same technology as the toPhonetics Converter app.

### What dialects are supported for English transcription?

The auto-transcription feature for English in toPhonetics IPA Keyboard allows you to switch between British and American dialects for pronunciation suggestions.

### How much does toPhonetics IPA Keyboard cost?

toPhonetics IPA Keyboard is a paid application, priced at $3.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### Is toPhonetics IPA Keyboard available on Android?

Based on the provided data, toPhonetics IPA Keyboard is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, indicating it is an iOS-exclusive application.

### How often is toPhonetics IPA Keyboard updated?

The application was last updated on July 9, 2024, with version 2.1. This suggests a relatively active development cycle, with updates likely occurring periodically to improve functionality and compatibility.

### What do users think of toPhonetics IPA Keyboard?

Users have rated toPhonetics IPA Keyboard highly, with an average of 5.0 stars from 3 ratings. This indicates a very positive user sentiment towards the app's functionality and performance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2024-07-09

This update introduces redesigned cursor gesture control:
- You can pan across the keyboard with just one finger now. Or two, if that's your preference.
- The cursor response to the pan gesture is more intuitive and precise.

You can still swipe left or right with a finger across the spacebar to move your cursor one character left or right.

### 2.0 — 2024-06-08

This is a major update.

- New feature in the companion app: IPA to Speech (experimental).
     - Control iOS TTS engine using your own IPA input.
     - You can playback the utterance using voices installed on your device or export it to file, etc.
- English words with hyphens and apostrophes are now handled by the auto-transcription engine. Both characters are now accessible from the main layout via long-press on the comma key in the bottom row.
- New configuration option for using over-ties instead of consonant ligatures in auto-transcription mode.
- Redesigned Help screen.
- Updated dictionary.
- Minor bugfixes.

### 1.8 — 2024-05-23

Minor improvements:
- improved double-tap behaviour: keys lose double-tap state on cursor move;
- reduced two-finger scroll sensitivity;
- fixed resetting auto-transcription on overwriting selected text.

### 1.7 — 2024-03-27

- Improved morphology handling;
- Dictionary updates.

### 1.6 — 2023-11-06

- Various improvements to transcription engine;
- Dictionary updates.

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