Comparison

iTypeAmharic vs Outbox Chat Translator

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Outbox Chat Translator

Features
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Outbox Chat Translator is a custom iOS keyboard that translates your messages before you send them. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open any chat app (WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram, Signal...) 2. Switch to the Outbox keyboard 3. Type your message 4. Tap Translate 5. Insert the translation directly into the chat FEATURES • Instant translation powered by Google Translate • Supports 100+ languages • Works in any app with a text field • Set your default language pair once • Swap source and target language in one tap Note: Full Access is required to connect to the translation service. Privacy Policy: https://1000feetabove.com/outboxprivacypolicy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iTypeAmharic1 screens
Outbox Chat Translator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iTypeAmharic at none against Outbox Chat Translator's 1. iTypeAmharic also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Outbox Chat Translator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. iTypeAmharic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iTypeAmharic versus Outbox Chat Translator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTypeAmharicOutbox Chat Translator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopertheNextTrain1000 Feet, Inc.

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

Outbox Chat Translator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iTypeAmharic

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Outbox Chat Translator

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Unlimited7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is iTypeAmharic free?
iTypeAmharic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Outbox Chat Translator free?
Outbox Chat Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iTypeAmharic or Outbox Chat Translator have ads?
Neither iTypeAmharic nor Outbox Chat Translator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTypeAmharic or Outbox Chat Translator?
iTypeAmharic ships an update every 2 months, and Outbox Chat Translator every 2 months. Most recently, iTypeAmharic was updated on October 29, 2026 and Outbox Chat Translator on October 31, 2026.

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