Comparison

Indic Keyboard vs DigiLocker

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

Head to head
About

Indic Keyboard

Type in English and automatically convert to your chosen Indian language with smart word suggestions. This keyboard works system-wide across all apps, offering a seamless typing experience for multiple Indian languages.

Highlights
  • Type in English, convert to Indian languages
  • Predictive text and smart suggestions
  • Supports 13 Indian languages
  • System-wide compatibility
  • Easy keyboard switching
  • Customizable keyboard themes
Features
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Indic Keyboard – Type in 21 Languages Type in English letters. Express yourself in your native script. Indic Keyboard makes typing in Indian languages as easy as texting in Manglish, Hinglish, or Tanglish. Simply type phonetically using standard English letters, and watch your words instantly convert into authentic native scripts. No complex layouts to memorize—just type how it sounds. SUPPORTED TRANSLITERATION MODES (21 LANGUAGES) Hindi (Hinglish): Type "Namaste" -> नमस्ते Malayalam (Manglish): Type "Namaskaram" -> നമസ്കാരം Tamil (Tanglish): Type "Vanakkam" -> வணக்கம் Telugu (Tenglish): Type "Namaskaram" -> నమస్కారం Kannada (Kanglish): Type "Namaskara" -> ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ Bengali (Bonglish / Banglish): Type "Nomoshkar" -> নমস্কার Marathi (Maranglish): Type "Namaskar" -> नमस्कार Gujarati (Gujlish): Type "Namaste" -> નમસ્તે Punjabi (Punglish): Type "Sat Sri Akal" -> ਸਤਿ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ Urdu (Roman Urdu / Urdish): Type "Adaab" -> آداب Assamese (Asminglish), Odia (Odglish), Nepali (Neplish), Sinhala (Singlish), Konkani (Konkglish), Sanskrit (Sanglish), Kashmiri (Koshur English), Sindhi (Sindhglish), Maithili (Maithglish), Bodo (Bodoglish), and Manipuri (Meiteiglish). KEY FEATURES Smart Transliteration: Instant phonetic-to-script conversion powered by on-device machine learning. Offline Support: Works without internet Intelligent Word Predictions: Real-time next-word suggestions keep your typing fast and fluid. Universal App Support: Works seamlessly across WhatsApp, Instagram, iMessage, Gmail, Notes, and Safari. Native iOS Look and Feel: Familiar layout with fast one-tap globe switching. Custom Stickers and Fonts: Create custom photo stickers and style your messages with expressive fonts. Terms of use & Privacy Policy https://reeba256.github.io/privacypolicy/

About

DigiLocker

A secure digital wallet for citizens to store and access important documents and certificates. This platform aims to reduce the need for physical paperwork by enabling digital issuance and verification.

Highlights
  • Secure document storage
  • Digital certificate issuance
  • Document verification
  • Paperless governance
  • Mobile access to documents
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DigiLocker – A simple and secure document wallet for Citizens. DigiLocker is a key initiative under Digital India, the Government of India's flagship program aimed at transforming India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. Targeted at the idea of paperless governance, DigiLocker is a platform for issuance and verification of documents & certificates in a digital way, thus eliminating the use of physical documents. The DigiLocker website can be accessed at https://digitallocker.gov.in/. You can now access your documents and certificates from your DigiLocker on your mobile devices.

Screenshots

Indic Keyboard4 screens
DigiLocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Indic Keyboard at 4.6 against DigiLocker's 3.3. Indic Keyboard also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 36%) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 190). DigiLocker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Indic Keyboard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DigiLocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Indic Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Indic Keyboard has 3.4K ratings behind it against 190, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Indic Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 36% of DigiLocker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Indic Keyboard ships an update monthly, DigiLocker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Indic Keyboard versus DigiLocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIndic KeyboardDigiLocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.4K ratings) — better3.3 (190 ratings)
Positive reviews66.9% of reviews — better35.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3.4K — better190
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReeba SebastianNational e-Governance Division

Customer experience

Indic Keyboard

All ratings3,356 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive66.9%
Neutral9.0%
Negative24.1%

DigiLocker

All ratings190 ratings
Positive53.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative41.1%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative53.3%

User reviews

Indic Keyboard

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Friendly app
  • 👍 Excellent for Indic language typing
  • 👍 Works well for specific languages like Kannada, Punjabi, Marathi, etc.
  • 👍 Helpful for users living abroad to communicate in native languages
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Reliability issues, app suddenly stops working
  • 🔍 Privacy concerns around data collection and tracking
  • 💸 Expensive subscription model, should be a one-time payment
  • 📵 Requires internet connection, doesn't work offline
  • 🔄 Needs frequent refreshing, data reloading

DigiLocker

From 190 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📱 Centralized document storage and access
  • ✅ Government-issued documents are legally valid
  • ⚡ Quick document retrieval from government databases
  • 🎯 Convenient for travel and emergencies
  • 🔐 Secure storage of sensitive documents

Room to improve

  • 🚪 Frequent unexpected logouts
  • 🔄 Session timeout issues
  • 📵 App crashes repeatedly
  • 🔌 Authentication failures after login
  • ⏱️ Slow app performance

Bugs and requests

Indic Keyboard

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard not working after iOS 14 update
  • Suggestions and auto-correct not functioning properly
  • Missing important characters like Bengali 'Danda'
  • Numeric characters not displayed in local language format

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add support for more Indic languages
  • Improve transliteration accuracy, especially for complex words
  • Implement offline mode and local language dictionaries
  • Add voice typing and dictation features
  • Provide better theme and UI customization options
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  • Improve integration with other apps like Telegram

DigiLocker

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App keeps logging out after seconds of authentication
  • OTP delivery failures and invalid OTP errors
  • App crashes when opening Aadhaar documents
  • Blank white screens on login/signup
  • App crashes on iOS 18 and iOS 26.2 versions
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  • Crashes after recent updates
  • Continue button not disabling after tap, causing multiple API requests
  • Session timeout errors preventing login
  • Document loading failures with 'something went wrong' error
  • Aadhaar card retrieval failures
  • Driving license fetching issues
  • Name mismatch preventing document retrieval
  • Documents not visible in app despite being added via web
  • App not opening after update
  • Verification button not clickable
  • Password reset freezing during input
  • Inconsistent document availability across devices
  • Spam increase after app usage
  • Wrong user data being pulled
  • App not picking up vehicle RC and insurance data
  • Cancelled error message on Aadhaar retrieval
  • Invalid input error after account creation
  • Dark mode text visibility issues
  • Back button too small with no swipe navigation

Requested features

19 requests
  • Email-based authentication option
  • Automatic session logout after inactivity
  • Folder creation for document organization
  • Bulk document deletion capability
  • Support for additional document types (voter ID, APAAR ID, state-specific certificates)
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  • PDF file upload support
  • Document sharing/transfer between devices
  • Offline document access
  • Touch ID/Face ID integration
  • Name change support for married women
  • International accessibility for NRIs
  • Integration with banks and property registration databases
  • Shareable document links for applications
  • Handicap documentation section
  • Vehicle insurance and PUC certificate support
  • Passport digital option
  • Disable button after single tap to prevent multiple requests
  • Allow paste functionality for Aadhaar entry
  • Rectangular document upload format support

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Indic Keyboard

Subscriptions3
  • Flexi Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Midway Advantage$6.996 Months
  • Annual Power$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Membership$19.99
None

DigiLocker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Indic Keyboard free?
Indic Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DigiLocker free?
DigiLocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Indic Keyboard or DigiLocker?
Indic Keyboard is rated higher. Indic Keyboard averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while DigiLocker averages 3.3 from 190 ratings.
Do Indic Keyboard or DigiLocker have ads?
Indic Keyboard shows ads; DigiLocker does not.
Which is updated more often, Indic Keyboard or DigiLocker?
Indic Keyboard ships an update monthly, and DigiLocker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Indic Keyboard was updated on October 15, 2026 and DigiLocker on October 13, 2026.

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