iTypeAmharic vs GeezType
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.
GeezType
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GeezType — Amharic & Tigrinya Keyboard Type in Geez anywhere on your phone — no Full Access required. Your keystrokes stay on your device, always. GeezType is the ultimate Amharic Keyboard, Tigrinya Keyboard, Tigre Keyboard, Blin Keyboard, Gurage Keyboard, and Geez Keyboard — all in one app. Just type phonetically in Latin letters and watch them instantly become beautiful Geez characters. Why GeezType? - No Full Access needed — your privacy is guaranteed - Real-time transliteration — type Latin, get Geez instantly - Supports Amharic, Tigrinya, Tigre, Blin & Gurage - Native Geez numerals built in - Built-in alphabet reference chart - Full emoji support - Works completely offline Your language. Your privacy. Your keyboard. Enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iTypeAmharic at Free against GeezType's $3.99. GeezType's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
iTypeAmharic is free to download; GeezType costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iTypeAmharic ships an update every 2 months, GeezType every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iTypeAmharic | GeezType |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | — | #182 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | theNextTrain | Esey Mhretab |
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
GeezType
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iTypeAmharic
No in-app purchases
GeezType
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iTypeAmharic free?
Is GeezType free?
Do iTypeAmharic or GeezType have ads?
Which is updated more often, iTypeAmharic or GeezType?
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