Comparison

Manglish Malayalam Keyboard vs KATHIR

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

Head to head
About

Manglish Malayalam Keyboard

This keyboard app allows users to type English words and instantly receive their Malayalam meanings offline. It offers faster typing, easy letter suggestions, and helps users connect with the Mallu community. Installation involves enabling the keyboard in iPhone settings.

Highlights
  • Type English, get Malayalam meaning offline
  • Instant offline letter suggestions
  • Faster typing than normal keyboards
  • Easy letter differentiation
  • Supports Mallu community growth
Features
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മലയാളം Keyboard — The #1 Manglish Typing App for iPhone & iPad Type Malayalam the way you speak it — just type in English (Roman) letters and instantly get beautiful Malayalam script. No learning. No complexity. No switching. Just type. WHY MALAYALIS WORLDWIDE CHOOSE US Stop struggling with complex Malayalam keyboards. With our smart Manglish-to-Malayalam transliteration engine, you type "njan" and get ഞാൻ. Type "namaskaram" and get നമസ്കാരം. Type "malayalam" and get മലയാളം. It just works. KEY FEATURES • Manglish Transliteration — Type in English, get Malayalam instantly. The smartest Manglish keyboard ever built for iPhone. • Massive Word Database — 650,000+ Malayalam words with intelligent autocomplete. The largest Malayalam word suggestion library on the App Store. • Next Word Prediction — AI-powered phrase prediction anticipates your next Malayalam word before you finish typing. • Lightning Fast — Built natively for iOS. Zero lag, zero crashes. Optimized for iPhone 15 and all modern iPads. • Smart Word Suggestions — 3 intelligent suggestions on every keystroke. Always surfaces the right Malayalam word. • Full Emoji and Symbol Support — Mix emojis and symbols with Malayalam text naturally and effortlessly. • Instant Mode Switch — Toggle between Malayalam, English, and Numbers with a single tap. • 100% Private — We never read, store, or share what you type. Works completely offline. Your words stay yours. • Works in Every App — WhatsApp, Instagram, iMessage, Gmail, Twitter/X, Snapchat, Notes — everywhere on your iPhone. PERFECT FOR → Malayalis living abroad who want to message in മലയാളം → Students learning Malayalam script and language → Professionals writing Malayalam emails and documents → Anyone who thinks in Malayalam but types in English HOW MANGLISH WORKS You type: namaskaram → You get: നമസ്കാരം You type: thiruvananthapuram → You get: തിരുവനന്തപുരം You type: onam → You get: ഓണം You type: keralam → You get: കേരളം No memorizing Unicode. No copy-pasting from websites. Just type naturally the way every Malayali already does. LOVED BY THE MALAYALI COMMUNITY From Kochi to Dubai, from Thiruvananthapuram to Toronto — Malayalis around the world rely on this keyboard to stay connected to their language, culture, and loved ones every single day. FREE TO DOWNLOAD Download now and type your first Malayalam message in under 60 seconds. നമ്മുടെ ഭാഷ. നമ്മുടെ അഭിമാനം. ◉ Best Malayalam Keyboard Ever for Malayalis ◉ Type the English word, Get the Malayalam Meaning Instantly Offline ◉ Easy Letter Suggestions - Offline ◉ 50% More Faster than normal keyboards ◉ Easily differentiate the Letters ◉ Get suggestions for the letters ◉ Help Grow Mallu Community ◉ Please Support Development By sharing with others ******************************** HOW TO INSTALL THE KEYBOARD ********************************* Once you downloaded the app from Appstore. Step 1: Go to iPhone settings. Step 2: Find General And Click on it. Step 3:Scroll Down to bottom and see Keyboard option, Click on it. Step 4: Click on the Keyboards Row. Step 5: Scroll Down bottom of the screen and find "Add New Keyboard" Option and tap on it. Step 6: Scroll down and find the Manglish Malayalam Keyboard Option And tap on it, Thats it you are done. Now finally open any of the WhatsApp, sms app, and long press the Globe icon from the default keyboard, now choose the Manglish Malayalam Keyboard Option.

About

KATHIR

This app provides farmers with comprehensive tools for crop management, pest control, and resource optimization. It aims to empower agricultural professionals with technology for efficient cultivation and sustainable practices.

Highlights
  • Crop management tools
  • Pest control guidance
  • Resource optimization
  • Agricultural technology
  • Sustainable farming support
Features
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Welcome to KATHIR developed by Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of Kerala – your one-stop solution for all your agricultural needs! Empowering farmers with cutting-edge technology. Cultivate success with efficiency using our comprehensive tools for crop management, pest control, and resource optimization. Join the agricultural revolution in Kerala with KATHIR – where innovation meets cultivation for a sustainable tomorrow.

Screenshots

Manglish Malayalam Keyboard4 screens
KATHIR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KATHIR at none against Manglish Malayalam Keyboard's 1. KATHIR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Manglish Malayalam Keyboard's advantage is ratings volume (278 vs 6) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, rating 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. Manglish Malayalam Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KATHIR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Manglish Malayalam Keyboard against 4.3 for KATHIR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manglish Malayalam Keyboard has 278 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manglish Malayalam Keyboard ships an update every 3 months, KATHIR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Manglish Malayalam Keyboard versus KATHIR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManglish Malayalam KeyboardKATHIR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (278 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings278 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB123 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerbanuchander janarthnAgriculture Development and Farmers' Welfare Department

Customer experience

Manglish Malayalam Keyboard

All ratings278 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

KATHIR

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Manglish Malayalam Keyboard

One-time1
  • Keyboard Words Suggestions$1.99
None

KATHIR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Manglish Malayalam Keyboard free?
Manglish Malayalam Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KATHIR free?
KATHIR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Manglish Malayalam Keyboard or KATHIR?
Manglish Malayalam Keyboard is rated higher. Manglish Malayalam Keyboard averages 4.4 out of 5 from 278 ratings, while KATHIR averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Manglish Malayalam Keyboard or KATHIR have ads?
Manglish Malayalam Keyboard shows ads; KATHIR does not.
Which is updated more often, Manglish Malayalam Keyboard or KATHIR?
Manglish Malayalam Keyboard ships an update every 3 months, and KATHIR every 3 weeks. Most recently, Manglish Malayalam Keyboard was updated on September 21, 2026 and KATHIR on September 11, 2026.

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