Comparison

Tamil vs TTDevasthanams

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tamil

This app provides two integrated Tamil typing layouts for iOS devices, offering enhanced Tamil99 and Phonetic options. It features word suggestions, a full English layout, emoji support, and customizable themes for a personalized typing experience.

Highlights
  • Enhanced Tamil99 layout
  • Enhanced Phonetic layout
  • Word suggestion/completion
  • Full English layout
  • Emoji layout
  • Customizable themes
  • Quick layout switching
Features
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Tamil Mobile Keyboard `Tamil Mobile Keyboard` is an integrated Tamil Keyboard for iOS devices with iOS version 14 or above. This app will bring you two of the best Tamil typing layouts currently available in the AppStore. The app will directly integrate these layouts into your iOS system and all the layouts will be available within the iOS default keyboard. *** Main features *** + enhanced Tamill99 layout + enhanced Phonetic layout + word suggestion / completion + fully-featured English layout + complete emoji layout + symbols layout *** other features *** + quick & easy layout switching + customizable themes with pre-defined or your own images and colors + phonetic letter suggestions + customizable key tapping sounds & vibrations *** Special features *** + long-press for cursor movements + smart Unicode rendering (insert valid full Unicode characters without dangling vowel symbols) + double tap on spacebar for period (dot) symbol +++ How to install Tamil Keyboard +++ --Quick method-- Step 1: • Tap on the `Setup Tamil Keyboard` option on the application main screen - this will open the application settings page (in the iOS settings app) Step 2: • Select the `Keyboards` option from the list Step3: • Enable 'Tamil' switch (Written in Tamil letters) - Turn ON `Allow Full Access` to access the word completion database Step 4: • Go back to the app(or any other app) and select a Textfield. • Use `Globe` icon (press & hold) to switch to Tamil Keyboard • Start typing... --Normal method-- Step 01: • Go to 'Settings > General > Keyboard' Step 02: • Select the 'Keyboards' option Step 03: • Select `Add New Keyboard...` option under the list of currently activated keyboards section • Locate & Select 'Tamil' in the THIRD-PARTY KEYBOARDS section • Turn ON 'Allow Full Access' option Step 4: • Go back to the app(or any other app) and select a Textfield. • Use `Globe` icon (press & hold) to switch to Tamil Keyboard • Start typing... Recommended iOS versions - iOS v14.0 or higher. Please visit our Facebook page for more details and don't forget to like our page. **** This application will not collect any kind of information from the users of the app or keyboard.

About

TTDevasthanams

This app provides a streamlined experience for devotees of Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamyvari Temple. It offers easy access to booking services, live streaming of temple events, and donation options, aiming to simplify the pilgrimage process.

Highlights
  • User-friendly interface
  • Mobile number and OTP login
  • Real-time update notifications
  • Live video and audio streaming
  • Book Special Entry Darshan
  • Book accommodation
  • Offer Hundi and donations
Features
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Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is an independent Trust manages Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamyvari Temple in Tirumala including its allied local temples. The trust oversees the operations & finances of the most visited Hindu Religious Temple in the world. With a moto to provide hassle free services to Srivari devotees, TTD continuously updating its online portal and Mobile App services. TTD is presenting updated Mobile App with much more improved features like user friendly UI, pilgrim friendly login using mobile number and OTP, Notifications for real-time updates, Live streaming of Videos & Audios, ease of availing / booking services like Special Entry Darshan, Accommodation, Srivari Sevas etc., including Hundi & donation offering acceptance and other services.

Screenshots

Tamil4 screens
TTDevasthanams4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tamil at 89% against TTDevasthanams's 39%. TTDevasthanams's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tamil sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TTDevasthanams asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TTDevasthanams holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TTDevasthanams has 1.2K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Tamil's written reviews are positive against 39% of TTDevasthanams's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tamil ships an update every 6 weeks, TTDevasthanams every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tamil versus TTDevasthanams: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTamilTTDevasthanams
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13 ratings)4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews — better38.9% of reviews
Number of ratings131.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRajeev PrasadTIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMS

Customer experience

Tamil

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%

TTDevasthanams

All ratings1,181 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative48.1%

Bugs and requests

Tamil

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TTDevasthanams

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to login from outside India
  • OTP not received on non-Indian numbers
  • Repeated issues and errors during booking

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for international phone numbers and emails
  • Ability to save and pre-populate user information
  • Improved payment processing and error handling

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tamil

One-time1
  • Remove Ads2 variants$0.99
None

TTDevasthanams

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tamil free?
Tamil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TTDevasthanams free?
TTDevasthanams is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tamil or TTDevasthanams?
TTDevasthanams is rated higher. Tamil averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while TTDevasthanams averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Tamil or TTDevasthanams have ads?
Tamil shows ads; TTDevasthanams does not.
Which is updated more often, Tamil or TTDevasthanams?
Tamil ships an update every 6 weeks, and TTDevasthanams every 3 months. Most recently, Tamil was updated on October 24, 2026 and TTDevasthanams on October 24, 2026.

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