Comparison

EthioType vs Geez Calendar App

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

Head to head
About

EthioType

This app offers a revolutionary mobile keyboard for typing in Amharic, Tigrinya, and Oromo using Fidel or Latin scripts. Its "One Tap, One Fidel" technology and gesture recognition streamline input, while automatic image conversion ensures messages are viewable by anyone, regardless of font installation.

Highlights
  • One Tap, One Fidel technology
  • Gesture recognition for Fidel selection
  • Amharic, Tigrinya, and Oromo support
  • Latin and Fidel script options
  • Automatic message image conversion
  • Multilingual and Emoji support
Features
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The fastest mobile Ge'ez Keyboard for typing in Amharic (Fidel or Latin), Tigrinya (Fidel or Latin) and Oromo (Qubee Latin) to send Facebook, Email, Text, Twitter and Wifi Nearby Chat. There's nothing out there like our revolutionary approach! LESS TYPING EthioType uses a unique "One Tap, One Fidel" technology to automatically find the right word with the least amount of work. This is the future of Ethiopic keyboards. GESTURE RECOGNITION To select a specific fidel, press a button and slide left or right to reveal a row of the related fidel. MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT With EthioType, you can switch between the system and our keyboard. Therefore, it supports all iOS languages, even Emoji! NO FONT NEEDED Messages in EthioType are automatically convert to images so anybody can view what you wrote, even if they don't have the font! You can also switch to send the characters and EthioType will automatically install the font in the Messages app. Try EthioType for free today! For support, visit axumapp.com or tweet us at @axumgroup

About

Geez Calendar App

This app provides a monthly Geez calendar, allowing users to select their preferred Geez year. It offers the option to display Gregorian dates alongside Geez dates and highlights yearly Holy and Fasting dates. The app also facilitates conversion between Gregorian and Geez dates and supports labeling in Tigrinya or Amharic.

Highlights
  • Monthly Geez calendar view
  • Gregorian date inclusion toggle
  • Holy and Fasting date highlights
  • Gregorian to Geez date conversion
  • Geez to Gregorian date conversion
  • Tigrinya and Amharic labeling
Features
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Geez Calendar App makes it easy to explore Geez and Gregorian calendars, convert dates, and view important annual events in one place. Key features: • Browse the Geez calendar by year and month • Browse the Gregorian calendar with corresponding Geez dates • Show or hide corresponding Gregorian and Geez dates based on your preference • Convert dates between Gregorian and Geez calendars • Quickly return to today from calendar and conversion screens • View annual holidays, fasting dates, and other calendar events • Use the app in Amharic or Tigrinya • Save your language and calendar display preferences • Navigate easily between Geez, Gregorian, Convert, Events, and More Geez Calendar App is an IntouchUp product designed to provide a simple and accessible calendar experience for users of Geez-based calendars.

Screenshots

EthioType3 screens
Geez Calendar App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Geez Calendar App at 5.0 against EthioType's 4.0. Geez Calendar App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). EthioType's advantage is ratings volume (77 vs 4) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 15.1). 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. EthioType sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Geez Calendar App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Geez Calendar App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EthioType has 77 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EthioType ships an update weekly, Geez Calendar App every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EthioType versus Geez Calendar App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEthioTypeGeez Calendar App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (77 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings77 — better4
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDaniel WorkuInTouchUp

Customer experience

EthioType

All ratings77 ratings
Positive70.1%
Neutral11.7%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative35.7%

Geez Calendar App

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EthioType

One-time1
  • EthioType With Premium Features$5.99
None

Geez Calendar App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EthioType free?
EthioType is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Geez Calendar App free?
Geez Calendar App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EthioType or Geez Calendar App?
Geez Calendar App is rated higher. EthioType averages 4.0 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Geez Calendar App averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do EthioType or Geez Calendar App have ads?
Neither EthioType nor Geez Calendar App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EthioType or Geez Calendar App?
EthioType ships an update weekly, and Geez Calendar App every 4 days. Most recently, EthioType was updated on November 1, 2026 and Geez Calendar App on October 30, 2026.

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