Indic Keyboard vs JioHome
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
JioHome
Control smart devices, manage your Wi-Fi network, and enhance your home automation experience. This app also offers parental controls for safer internet usage and functions as a soft remote for your set-top box and a gamepad for gaming.
- Soft remote for set-top box
- Soft gamepad for gaming
- Wi-Fi strength and coverage check
- Smart home device control
- Parental content restriction
- Automate daily routines
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JioHome: Redefining the Digital Living Experience Experience smarter entertainment, stronger connectivity, and effortless control, all in one place with the JioHome app. With the all-new TV tab and enhanced eRemote, discover content faster, control your Set-top Box, manage your home network, and enjoy a more connected digital lifestyle. From entertainment and gaming to PC access and Wi-Fi management, JioHome brings your entire connected home together in one powerful app. Key Features: STB Remote Control your Jio Set-top Box with a faster and smarter remote experience, now with content casting directly to your TV. TV Tab Discover movies, shows, live TV, and more in one place. Browse content easily and play instantly on your Set-top Box or stream on your phone. JioPC Access your JioPC seamlessly through the JioHome app on your Jio Set-top Box for a bigger-screen computing experience. JioGames Launch and play exciting games on your Jio Set-top Box through JioGames, right from the app. Wi-Fi Management Monitor connected devices, check network status, test internet speed, and add a JioExtender to improve coverage and connectivity. Parental Control Create a safer online experience for your family. Manage content access, set screen time limits, and monitor usage with ease. STB Remote and TV, Entertainment Simplified Browse the all-new TV tab, discover what to watch next, and play it instantly on your Set-top Box at home or stream it directly on your phone while on the move. The enhanced eRemote gives you quick access to channels, JioGames, JioPC, and complete control of your viewing experience from one screen. Network, Stay Connected View connected devices, check network status, test internet speed, and extend your Wi-Fi coverage with JioExtender for a stronger home network. Parental Control, Keep Family Time Safe Build a safer digital environment for your family. Control content access, manage screen time, and monitor online activity with simple and effective controls. Join lakhs of users already simplifying their digital life with the JioHome app. For any questions, reach out to JioFiberCare@jio.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JioHome at none against Indic Keyboard's 4. JioHome also leads on ads (none vs shown). Indic Keyboard's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 51). 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. Indic Keyboard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. JioHome asks for nothing beyond the download.
Indic Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Indic Keyboard has 3.4K ratings behind it against 51, 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 47% of JioHome's.
Indic Keyboard ships an update monthly, JioHome every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Indic Keyboard | JioHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (3.4K ratings) — better | 4.2 (51 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.9% of reviews — better | 47.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K — better | 51 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 344 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reeba Sebastian | JIO PLATFORMS LIMITED |
Customer experience
Indic Keyboard
JioHome
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
JioHome
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Indic Keyboard
- Flexi Monthly$1.991 Month
- Midway Advantage$6.996 Months
- Annual Power$9.991 Year
- Pro Membership$19.99
JioHome
No in-app purchases









