Comparison

Indic Keyboard vs ALPHABRAINS

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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Type how it sounds. Get your language. Write "namaste" in English letters — get नमस्ते. 21 Indian languages. Works offline in every app. 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

ALPHABRAINS

Features
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Welcome to the next level of communication and convenience at ALPHABRAINS, Noida, brought to you by SchoolBellQ. Our dedicated mobile app is designed to bridge the gap between students, teachers, and the Institute administration, ensuring you stay informed and connected no matter where you are.

Screenshots

Indic Keyboard4 screens
ALPHABRAINS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ALPHABRAINS at none against Indic Keyboard's 4. ALPHABRAINS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). 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. Indic Keyboard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ALPHABRAINS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Indic Keyboard versus ALPHABRAINS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIndic KeyboardALPHABRAINS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.4K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperReeba SebastianSchoolBellQ*

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

ALPHABRAINS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

ALPHABRAINS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Indic Keyboard free?
Indic Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ALPHABRAINS free?
ALPHABRAINS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Indic Keyboard or ALPHABRAINS have ads?
Indic Keyboard shows ads; ALPHABRAINS does not.

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