Comparison

Manglish vs KSEB

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

Head to head
About

Manglish

Type in English and instantly convert it to Malayalam with this transliteration keyboard. It offers offline functionality and voice-to-text capabilities, allowing you to speak Malayalam directly into any app.

Highlights
  • English to Malayalam transliteration
  • Offline transliteration support
  • Malayalam voice to text
  • Type as you speak Malayalam
  • Works in any app
Features
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Malayalam, your way. Manglish helps you write Malayalam using familiar English letters. Type njan and choose ഞാൻ. Use the Manglish keyboard in your favourite apps, or write and save notes inside Manglish. TYPE IN MALAYALAM • Malayalam transliteration with word suggestions. • Switch between Malayalam and English. • Customise your keyboard settings. • Ordinary typing works without Full Access. SPEAK IN MALAYALAM • Turn your speech into text using an on-device model. • Set up voice in Manglish, then use keyboard voice controls while your microphone session is active. • Review the result and tap Insert when you are ready. • Optional noise reduction is available in voice settings. • The speech model needs an initial download; recognition runs on your device. MORE WAYS TO EXPRESS YOURSELF • Malayalam handwriting, after initial model setup. • Stickers and custom images. • Notes you can save, copy and share. • A typing guide with Malayalam examples. • Dictionary lookup powered by OLAM. മലയാളം എഴുതാൻ ഇനി എളുപ്പം. ഇംഗ്ലീഷ് അക്ഷരങ്ങളിൽ ടൈപ്പ് ചെയ്യൂ, മലയാളത്തിൽ എഴുതൂ. സംസാരിച്ചും കൈയെഴുത്തിലൂടെയും മലയാളം എഴുതാം. GET STARTED Add Manglish in Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards. Select it using the globe key. Full Access is needed for shared voice commands and certain optional keyboard features. Microphone access is requested in the Manglish app. VOICE AND PREMIUM Free voice typing includes a daily allowance, with rewarded top-ups when available. Premium removes ads and the daily voice quota. Available prices, periods and subscription terms are shown before purchase. PRIVACY Typed text and microphone audio stay on your device for transliteration and speech recognition. Dictionary lookups send the word you choose to OLAM. Ads, purchases and diagnostics use their respective services. See the privacy policy for details.

About

KSEB

Manage your electricity services with ease. Pay bills quickly, register complaints, and track your consumption history. Offers a user-friendly interface for all your utility needs.

Highlights
  • Interactive user interface
  • Guest bill payments
  • Multiple bill payments
  • One-click complaint registration
  • Service at doorstep
  • Bill calculator
  • View previous bill details
Features
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1. Interactive User Interface Explore our sleek, modern user menu designed for effortless navigation. Experience the enhance, user friendly interface of our iOS app. 2. Good user experience - Enjoy a smoother, simpler and optimized process with our app, making it even easier to use. Your satisfaction is our primary goal, achieved through streamlined processes and optimized operations. Every function operates more efficiently, ensuring a user-friendly experience that caters to your preferences and needs. 3. Quick pay- without registration - An unregistered user/guest can make smooth payments without needing a full account. All that is required is a 13-digit consumer number and a valid phone number. An OTP will be sent for verification, allowing you to complete the transaction effortlessly. 4. Multiple bill payment - The registered users have the convenience of paying multiple bills at once and have the option to add/remove consumers .Additionally, they can view their Bill history, Payment history, Consumption history, Meter reading and Transaction history. 5. One-Click Complaint registration - Our new feature allows customers to register complaints directly through the app with a single click. Users can easily report issues and our support team will promptly address and resolve them. 6. Service at Doorstep -Take advantage of our new ‘Service at doorstep’ feature. We now deliver our services directly to your door, offering you an even more convenient experience. 7. Register Using Mobile/Email - Sign up is easy with your mobile no or email address. You can choose either mobile number or email id to start using the app as a registered user to get all advantages. You can also set up communication alerts using either your mobile number or email id. 8. Bill Calculator - Take advantage of our bill calculating tool to plan your expenses effectively. It is easy to estimate your bills based on usage, providing you with clear control over your spending. 9. View Your Previous Bill Details - Easily access and review your past bills in the app, allowing you to track your transactions and usage history effortlessly. To do this, please provide your consumer number and registered phone number and the bill will be downloaded to your phone for your convenience.

Screenshots

Manglish4 screens
KSEB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Manglish at 54% against KSEB's 11%. Manglish also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (1K vs 4). KSEB's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Manglish sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.49 per year. KSEB asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Manglish holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manglish has 1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Manglish's written reviews are positive against 11% of KSEB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manglish ships an update every 3 months, KSEB fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Manglish versus KSEB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManglishKSEB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1K ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews54.3% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArshad k vKerala State Electricity Board Limited

Customer experience

Manglish

All ratings1,003 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive54.3%
Neutral14.7%
Negative31.0%

KSEB

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral16.7%
Negative72.2%

Bugs and requests

Manglish

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Keyboard not appearing in list
  • Frequent premium requests even after purchase
  • Typing issues with Bluetooth keyboard
  • Voice typing not working properly
  • Incompatible with newer iOS versions
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  • Laggy performance, poor translation quality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Malayalam font support
  • Improved voice typing
  • Smoother keyboard switching
  • Seamless Bluetooth keyboard integration

KSEB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Manglish

Subscriptions1
  • Manglish Premium Yearly Pack!!$3.491 Year
None

KSEB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Manglish free?
Manglish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KSEB free?
KSEB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Manglish or KSEB?
Manglish is rated higher. Manglish averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while KSEB averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Manglish or KSEB have ads?
Manglish shows ads; KSEB does not.
Which is updated more often, Manglish or KSEB?
Manglish ships an update every 3 months, and KSEB fortnightly. Most recently, Manglish was updated on October 24, 2026 and KSEB on October 24, 2026.

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