فارسی نویس vs ShamsiCal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
فارسی نویس
This keyboard extension allows for effortless Farsi typing by automatically transliterating English letters into Farsi script. It also offers full text translation to multiple languages, customizable themes, and clipboard functionality.
- Automatic transliteration from English to Farsi
- Full text translation to multiple languages
- Universal keyboard compatibility
- Customizable themes
- Clipboard functionality
- Emoji support
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Farsi Nevis keyboard extension simplifies Farsi typing effortlessly. It automatically transliterates Farsi words written in English letters (Pinglish/Finglish) to Farsi script as you type. Key Features: Streamlined design for easy use Automatic transliteration Universal keyboard compatible with all your apps Full text translation from Farsi to various languages (Supported languages: English, French, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, German, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Swedish, Chinese) Customize the keyboard with vibrant themes Clipboard functionality Number row for quick access Emoji support In-app converter for handling large text volumes Upgrade now for a seamless Farsi typing experience! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://farsinevis.com/privacy-policy
ShamsiCal
Easily view and manage the Persian calendar with accurate date conversions and official holidays. Get instant access to daily and monthly views through home and lock screen widgets. Enjoy a clean, native iOS design with full dark mode support.
- Accurate Persian calendar engine
- Gregorian to Persian date conversion
- Official holiday tracking
- Home Screen widgets
- Lock Screen widgets
- Dark Mode support
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ShamsiCal keeps the Persian calendar within reach, from your Home Screen to your wrist. See today’s Persian date at a glance, browse the full month, and convert between Persian and Gregorian dates. Keep track of occasions and calendar events with widgets that fit naturally into your day. Key Features: - Persian calendar with official holidays and easy month navigation - Calendar events alongside Persian occasions - Built-in Persian and Gregorian date converter - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, including larger month and agenda layouts - Siri and Shortcuts actions for quick access to calendar features - Keyboard shortcuts on iPad for common actions - Native design with Liquid Glass on supported versions - Dark Mode support On Apple Watch: - Today’s date with a background inspired by the current season - Digital Crown scrolling from today’s details to the full month - Easy navigation between months - Widgets with seasonal backgrounds and complications for quick date checks Your Persian calendar, always within reach.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShamsiCal at none against فارسی نویس's 3. ShamsiCal also leads on device support (5 vs 2). فارسی نویس's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (588 vs 176). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. فارسی نویس sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ShamsiCal asks for nothing beyond the download.
فارسی نویس holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 588 and 176 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of فارسی نویس's written reviews are positive against 85% of ShamsiCal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
فارسی نویس ships an update every 2 months, ShamsiCal every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | فارسی نویس | ShamsiCal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (588 ratings) — better | 4.4 (176 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | 84.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 588 — better | 176 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bitomit | Alireza Khoddam |
Customer experience
فارسی نویس
ShamsiCal
User reviews
فارسی نویس
From 588 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Allows writing Farsi using English keyboard
- 🚀 Smooth and easy-to-use interface
- 🚀 Accurate translation feature
- 💡 Practical and useful for learning Farsi
- 👍 Helps communicate with Farsi speakers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't work with physical keyboard
- 🔒 Requires full keyboard access, potential privacy concern
- 🔍 Copying Farsi text could be easier
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches reported
ShamsiCal
From 176 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and minimalist design
- ⚡ Lightweight and fast performance
- 🎨 Beautiful and clean UI
- 📱 Excellent widget functionality
- 🔄 Regular updates and quick fixes
Room to improve
- ❌ Lacks full calendar month view
- ❌ Cannot navigate between months/years
- ❌ No event or holiday highlighting
- ❌ Limited customization options
- ❌ English widget option removed in recent update
Bugs and requests
فارسی نویس
Reported bugs
4 issues- Doesn't work on macOS
- Keypad covers half the screen while typing
- Stops converting text after a typo
- Stopped working for some users after iOS 11 update
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for official 2012 Persian romanization standard
- Provide offline mode and SMS integration
- Add translation from Farsi to English
- Improve copy/paste functionality
- Add spell check and autocorrect for Farsi text
ShamsiCal
Reported bugs
8 issues- Islamic calendar displays dates one day ahead
- Widget doesn't appear on iPhone homescreen for some users
- App doesn't update date on homescreen without opening app
- Widget sizing issues in notification center
- Installation fails on some devices
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- Widget not visible in notification center
- Scrolling/jumping issues on iPhone 6
- Settings cannot be changed on some devices
Requested features
16 requests- Add Iranian holidays and events display
- Add Afghan/Dari language support for month names
- Implement full calendar month view with all days
- Add Apple Watch app and watch face complications
- Allow navigation between months and years
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- Highlight holidays in red color
- Add Persian digital clock widget
- Implement widget color customization
- Add font customization options
- Support for Farsi digital fonts (e.g., B Nazanin)
- Restore English language widget option
- Add live widget that updates without opening app
- Include more widget design variations
- Add feedback/contact section in app
- Fix Islamic calendar date accuracy
- Add Afghan cultural events and occasions
In-app purchases
فارسی نویس
- FarsiNevis Pro (1 Month)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- FarsiNevis Pro (1 Year)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- FarsiNevis Pro (Lifetime)$24.99
ShamsiCal
No in-app purchases
