Comparison

Indic Keyboard vs Substitute Now

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

Substitute Now

Features
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Make Book Appointments with ease using application. One place to maintain and follow up for every meetings.

Screenshots

Indic Keyboard4 screens
Substitute Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Substitute Now at none against Indic Keyboard's 4. Substitute Now also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence 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. Substitute Now asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Indic Keyboard ships an update monthly, Substitute Now every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Indic Keyboard versus Substitute Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIndic KeyboardSubstitute Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.4K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReeba SebastianKODENAUTS

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

Substitute Now

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

Substitute Now

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Indic Keyboard free?
Indic Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Substitute Now free?
Substitute Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Indic Keyboard or Substitute Now have ads?
Indic Keyboard shows ads; Substitute Now does not.
Which is updated more often, Indic Keyboard or Substitute Now?
Indic Keyboard ships an update monthly, and Substitute Now every 2 months. Most recently, Indic Keyboard was updated on November 6, 2026 and Substitute Now on October 28, 2026.

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