Osmanlıca Klavye vs Katip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Osmanlıca Klavye
This keyboard app allows users to type in Ottoman Turkish using a layout based on modern Turkish Q and F keyboards. It includes all necessary characters for Arabic and Persian writing.
- Ottoman Turkish character input
- Layout based on Q and F keyboards
- Includes Arabic and Persian symbols
- Supports common Ottoman Turkish characters
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Osmanlıca Klavye Artık Yayında Türk Standartları Enstitüsü’nün Nisan 2006 tarihinde yayınladığı, TS13206 numaralı belgeye göre hazırlanması gereken Osmanlıca Klavye’nin özellikleri şu şekildedir: “Bu klavye hazırlanırken günümüzde kullandığımız Türkçe Q ve F klavyelerindeki harflerin çıktığı yerler esas alınmıştır. İki alfabede de ortak olan harfler aynı yere yerleştirilmiştir, yani Latin klavyeden R harfi çıkan yere Arabik ر , T harfi çıkan yere Arabik ت harfinin yerleştirilmesi gibi. İki alfabede de ortak olmayan harfler de ses ve şekil benzerliklerine bağlı olarak uygun yerlere yerleştirilmiştir. Ayrıca Arapça ve Farsça yazmaya olanak tanıyacak bütün semboller de yerleştirilmiştir.”
Katip
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START FROM SCRATCH Don't know any Ottoman Turkish? Progress step-by-step from the pronunciation of letters to the first words with the "Start Reading", "Read the Letters" and "Reading Syllables and Words" units. Completely free. Katip is a comprehensive mobile learning app for anyone who wants to learn Ottoman Turkish from scratch. We designed a step-by-step journey from the alphabet all the way to reading historical texts. WHAT'S INSIDE • Ottoman Alphabet: All 32 letters with sound and writing forms • 18 Thematic Units, 90+ Lessons: Alphabet, numerals, Hijri months, state, religion, daily life, literature, sufism, science, law, art, nature and emotion • Curated Vocabulary: 800+ words with Ottoman script, Latin transliteration, Turkish meaning and example sentences • 12,500+ Word Dictionary: Full built-in Ottoman-Turkish dictionary — browse by letter, search, roots & synonyms, example usages • 32 Reading Passages from classical texts • 12 Divan & Folk Poetry Verses • 7 Historical Documents: Firmans, inscriptions, tughras, waqf deeds • Ebced & Chronograms: Numerology (hisab al-jummal) and date encoding • Calligraphy Images for words • Lesson Types: Matching, multiple choice, letter typing, listen-and-recognize • Document Reader: Photograph an old letter or document and identify its words • Personal Review: Words you struggle with are automatically queued for review • Statistics: Learning streaks, daily goal, category progress • Home Screen Widget: A new word every day on your lock or home screen • Daily Reminder: Notify me at the time I choose • Dark Mode: Comfortable for the eyes, follows the system theme WHO IT'S FOR • Anyone who wants to learn Ottoman Turkish • Theology, history, literature students • People who want to read old family letters, tombstones, deeds • Academics and researchers • Classical Turkish literature enthusiasts PREMIUM (Optional Subscription) Monthly and yearly plans unlock: • Ad-free experience • Full Document Reader • All locked units • Advanced statistics PRIVACY We do not sell or share user data with third parties. Usage statistics are anonymous. All your progress stays on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/osmanlcakelimerengizlilikpolit/ana-sayfa
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Osmanlıca Klavye at none against Katip's 2. Osmanlıca Klavye also leads on ads (none vs shown). 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
Both are free to download. Katip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Osmanlıca Klavye asks for nothing beyond the download.
Osmanlıca Klavye ships an update every 3 months, Katip every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Osmanlıca Klavye | Katip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hayrat Neşriyat | ABDULLAH POLAT |
In-app purchases
Osmanlıca Klavye
No in-app purchases
Katip
- Monthly Premium$14.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$149.991 Year
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