iTypeAmharic vs FieldCalc
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.
FieldCalc
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FieldCalc keeps job-site measurements, material estimates, photos and PDF reports together in a local project record. Work offline Create projects, calculate materials, add job photos and generate reviewable PDF reports even when the job site has no connection. Built for field work Calculate area, volume, roofing, stairs, lumber, drywall, concrete, paint, flooring and wall framing. Adjust waste and rounding, then keep saved inputs and results with the project. Keep the record connected Attach or import photos, add visual annotations and link them to the related calculation. Export a PDF report or a ZIP backup when you need an independent copy. Local first Confirmed changes are saved on your device first. FieldCalc Pro adds optional iCloud sync and single-project collaboration; a cloud issue never prevents work with the local project. One-time Pro purchase FieldCalc is free to download. FieldCalc Pro is a non-consumable, one-time in-app purchase that unlocks advanced tools including AR-assisted length estimates, ZIP backup and optional iCloud tools. Prices are shown by the App Store for your region. FieldCalc provides estimates, not professional certification. Verify measurements, product specifications and local requirements before purchasing or building.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iTypeAmharic at none against FieldCalc's 1. iTypeAmharic also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). FieldCalc's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. FieldCalc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iTypeAmharic asks for nothing beyond the download.
iTypeAmharic ships an update every 2 months, FieldCalc every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iTypeAmharic | FieldCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | theNextTrain | 伟健 刘 |
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
FieldCalc
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iTypeAmharic
No in-app purchases
FieldCalc
- FieldCalc Pro Lifetime$6.99
Questions
Is iTypeAmharic free?
Is FieldCalc free?
Do iTypeAmharic or FieldCalc have ads?
Which is updated more often, iTypeAmharic or FieldCalc?
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