iTypeAmharic vs EFPApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iTypeAmharic
This keyboard app enables users to type in Amharic across all iOS applications. Seamlessly post on social media, send messages, and write emails in Amharic, ensuring your thoughts are conveyed in the original language.
- Type Amharic in any app
- Post on social media in Amharic
- Send Amharic text messages
- Write Amharic emails
- Efficient keyboard layout
- Multi-touch keys for combined characters
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Amharic Keyboard is an innovative keyboard that allows you to write in Amharic in Every App * Post on Facebook in Amharic * Text Message in Amharic * Send Emails in Amharic * Post on SocialMedia in Amharic iTypeAmharic is a "3rd party" keyboard that can be used in every iOS application. Type Amharic in iMessages, Facebook, Snapchat and more! iTypeAmharic is an application developed to help those who would like to share thoughts and ideas with other Amharic speakers and utilizes an efficient keyboard layout that is natural for english language keyboard users featuring multi-touch keys for combined characters. Don't let your jokes/proverbs get lost in translation. There is no better way to say what's on your mind than writing it in the original language. Go ahead and express yourself in Amharic.
EFPApp
This mobile platform allows citizens to report incidents, request assistance, and access essential services. It provides a direct line for free emergency calls to quickly get help. The app aims to enhance citizen engagement and foster a safer community.
- Report incidents
- Request assistance
- Access essential services
- Free emergency calls (991)
- Citizen engagement platform
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The Ethiopian Federal Police is the driving force behind this project, serving as the mobile app owner and overseeing its strategic direction. The Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute is entrusted with the implementation of the project. Together, we are committed to enhancing citizen engagement through our online mobile platform. With this platform, you can easily report incidents, request assistance, and access essential services, all in one convenient location. The Ethiopian Federal Police is dedicated to creating a safer and more connected community, and this app is a testament to our commitment to that mission. We invite you to join us in this transformative journey towards a more secure and engaged society. - Free Emergency Calls: Dial 991 directly from the app for free and get help quickly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EFPApp at 100% against iTypeAmharic's 44%. EFPApp also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EFPApp holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of iTypeAmharic's written reviews are positive against 100% of EFPApp's.
iTypeAmharic ships an update every 2 months, EFPApp every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iTypeAmharic | EFPApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (11 ratings) | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | theNextTrain | Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute |
Customer experience
iTypeAmharic
EFPApp
Bugs and requests
iTypeAmharic
Reported bugs
16 issues- App freezes after update
- App not working since new update
- Amharic keyboard not clickable
- SMS feature not working
- App completely freezes
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- App doesn't work at all
- Can't send/receive messages unless receiver has app
- Doesn't work with messenger, FB, Twitter
- Doesn't allow sending info as text or image
- App doesn't send through email
- Can't write messages on Facebook
- Text goes as a picture, not text
- Can't see what I post, shown as square
- Can't install right font for perfect alphabet
- Writing not clear when sent as image
- Some words cannot be written correctly
Requested features
17 requests- Add Amharic punctuation marks (full stop, comma)
- Add Amharic letter 'Aynu A' (o)
- Keyboard theme preferences (user upload photo)
- Remove settings button next to space bar
- Place globe keyword change button at bottom
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- Include emoji button
- Add Amharic numerical keys
- Improve clarity of image sending
- Add option to delete messages
- Support for iOS 8 keyboard
- Ability to use text, not image file
- Use emoticos
- Change font or background colors
- Use certain fonts (rua, mua, zua, dua)
- Improve email sending
- Make title simpler ('Amharic')
- Add link to Facebook
EFPApp
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iTypeAmharic
No in-app purchases
EFPApp
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iTypeAmharic free?
Is EFPApp free?
Which has better reviews, iTypeAmharic or EFPApp?
Do iTypeAmharic or EFPApp have ads?
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