# Varamozhi

> Type Malayalam using English transliteration with a custom keyboard. (iPhone/iPad app by Jeesmon Jacob.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varamozhi/id514987251 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jeesmon Jacob](https://appshunter.io/developer/475424214)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 46 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-04-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varamozhi/id514987251/reviews.md

## What is Varamozhi?

Varamozhi

The smart way to write correct Malayalam

With Varamozhi, you can type in Manglish and you will see text in real Malayalam. A timely tested and very successful transliteration scheme used by thousands of people around the world to type in Malayalam.

Varamozhi is now a custom Keyboard. Follow instructions in Setup & Usage to enable Keyboard.

Mozhi scheme overview: https://sites.google.com/site/cibu/mozhi

All credit goes to Varamozhi Team for making such a great tool.

Please visit varamozhi.sourceforge.net for more details.

## Key features

- Manglish to Malayalam transliteration
- Custom keyboard integration
- Timely tested scheme
- User-friendly interface
- Supports thousands of users

## Recent user reviews (10 of 46)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/varamozhi/id514987251/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Slow Response

*2022-02-08*

The responsiveness of the keyboard is very slow, that we have to significantly reduce our typing speed.

### 5/5 — അടിപൊളി

*2021-07-28, version 2.2.0*

അടിപൊളിയാ...

### 1/5 — Missing

*2020-08-22*

There is no (ണ)

### 5/5 — Complaint

*2019-04-13*

പുതിയ അപ്ഡേഷനു ശേഷം (12.2) വരമൊഴിയുടെ കീബോർഡിൽ ടൈപ്പ്‌ ചെയ്യുന്നതിന്റെ സ്പീഡ്‌ കുറഞ്ഞിരിക്കുന്നു.
ദയവായി ക്ലിയർ ചെയ്യൂ‌

### 4/5 — iOS 12 feels lag

*2018-10-13*

i am a varamozhi user for last few years.
From last iOS upadate iOS12, there is a lag while typing in varamozhi keyboard. 
Please do an update ASAP, bcoz too many people told me same problem.
They all love varamozhi.
Please do something

### 5/5 — Apple IOS 12

*2018-10-02*

Hey. Love you guys! Best app ever. Could you please make it compatible with ios 12? I know it is working. But എപ്പോഴും വ്ര്ക്ക്‌ ചെയ്യുന്നില്ല. വ്ര്ക്ക്‌ ഹൃറ്റ്‌ see ?? If you go back and type slOwly it works. But in our normal speed it looks like that. Thanks in advance!

### 3/5 — Some bugs after updating iOS 12

*2018-09-27*

After iOS 12 update, it seems to be difficult when typing, the flow and some keys are not in correct position like before. Some keys are not responding some times, can be a bug .. this keyboard am using from the beginning it is good

### 3/5 — Issues with ios 12

*2018-09-27*

Slow response of ‘a’ when updated to ios 12

### 5/5 — IOS 12

*2018-09-18*

ios 12 വേർഷനിൽ ടൈപ്പിങ്ങ് പഴയ പോലെ കഴിയുന്നില്ല .....

### 5/5 — Great app

*2018-07-12, version 2.2.0*

Very good app, easy to use. Would have been better if there was an option to translate Malayalam to English though. But it does it’s job well.

## Frequently asked questions about Varamozhi

### How does Varamozhi convert Manglish to Malayalam?

Varamozhi uses a well-established transliteration scheme to convert text typed in Manglish (English characters representing Malayalam sounds) into correct Malayalam script. This scheme has been successfully used by thousands of people worldwide.

### Is Varamozhi available on Android devices?

Varamozhi is currently supported on iPhone and iPad devices. The provided data does not indicate Android compatibility.

### What is the age rating for Varamozhi?

Varamozhi has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This indicates it contains no mature content.

### How often is Varamozhi updated?

The latest version of Varamozhi is 2.2.0, which was last updated on December 1, 2017. This suggests updates may not be very frequent.

### What is the user sentiment for Varamozhi?

Varamozhi has an average rating of 3.8 stars from 14 ratings. This indicates a generally positive but not overwhelmingly enthusiastic user reception.

### Where can I find more details about the Mozhi scheme used by Varamozhi?

More information about the Mozhi scheme can be found at https://sites.google.com/site/cibu/mozhi. The app also directs users to varamozhi.sourceforge.net for further details.

### Does Varamozhi require an internet connection to work?

The description does not explicitly state whether an internet connection is required for Varamozhi's core functionality. However, as a custom keyboard, it is likely designed to work offline for typing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.0 — 2017-12-01

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Support iOS 11 and iPhone X

### 2.1.1 — 2016-01-04

Fixed the keyboard crash
Added ~, _ keys on first page
Updated user guide

### 2.1.0 — 2015-02-24

- Transliteration editor (Open app -> Transliteration) added
- Keyboard improvements

### 2.0.0 — 2015-01-13

- Custom Keyboard

### 1.2 — 2013-09-14

- New layout for action buttons
- Facebook/Twitter integration for iOS6+
- New font for Malayalam display
- Bigger font size in iPad

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