Comparison

Arab vs Abjad日本語

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

Head to head
About

Arab

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A keyboard designed to make typing in Arabic simple and intuitive. Typing in Arabic can feel challenging for people who are used to writing in Arabic using English letters (Arabizi). That’s why we created Arab-easy by e& - a smart keyboard that places Arabic letters in the exact same locations as their English phonetic equivalents. It’s built to make Arabic typing as natural as what your fingers already know. Features include: • Arabic letters mapped to English key positions • Remapped letters and numbers for Arabizi users • Long-press for letter forms and accents • Smart suggestions for faster Arabic typing • Streamlined typing experience By mirroring the English layout, Arab-Easy retrains your muscle memory naturally, helping you start writing in Arabic again.

About

Abjad日本語

This input method simplifies typing Japanese by using a minimal alphabet and smart transliteration. It's designed for mobile with larger keys and concise layouts, making it ideal for learners and those seeking a more efficient typing experience.

Highlights
  • Minimal alphabet for faster learning
  • Smart transliteration for kana combinations
  • Mobile-optimized layout for accuracy
  • Supports katakana and loanwords
  • Fully private, on-device processing
  • Beginner-friendly for alphabet users
Features
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A revolutionary innovation of Japanese script and input method. Features Minimal alphabet — Fewer symbols, faster learning, less visual clutter. Smart transliteration — Type consonants first; the app intelligently maps them to correct kana combinations. Designed for mobile — Larger hit targets and concise layouts improve typing accuracy. Works with katakana & loanwords — Designed with foreign-sound transliteration in mind. Fully private — All processing happens on your device. Nothing is sent to servers. Beginner-friendly — Great for learners familiar with alphabet-based scripts but new to Japanese. Who is it for? Japanese learners who prefer alphabetic writing systems Users familiar with Arabic, Farsi, or Hebrew scripts Anyone wanting a cleaner, more efficient Japanese typing experience Creators and translators working with katakana loanwords A new way to type Japanese Solomon reduces complexity, speeds up typing, and offers a modern alternative to traditional IMEs. Whether you're messaging, taking notes, or studying Japanese, this input method brings clarity and simplicity to your keyboard.

Screenshots

Arab4 screens
Abjad日本語4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Abjad日本語 at every 6 days against Arab's every 5 weeks. Arab's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arab ships an update every 5 weeks, Abjad日本語 every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Arab versus Abjad日本語: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArabAbjad日本語
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size272 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKerkfabriekSHAOXIONG MENG

In-app purchases

None

Arab

No in-app purchases

None

Abjad日本語

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arab free?
Arab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Abjad日本語 free?
Abjad日本語 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arab or Abjad日本語 have ads?
Neither Arab nor Abjad日本語 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arab or Abjad日本語?
Arab ships an update every 5 weeks, and Abjad日本語 every 6 days. Most recently, Arab was updated on October 28, 2026 and Abjad日本語 on October 30, 2026.

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