EthioType vs Scribe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Scribe
Enhance your writing across all apps with an AI-powered keyboard. Instantly refine grammar, adjust tone, and generate replies. Offers a Zen Editor for longer drafts and tracks your writing improvements.
- AI writing assistance in any app
- 10+ writing styles
- Grammar and spelling correction
- Smart reply generation
- Zen Editor for drafting
- Insights dashboard for progress tracking
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Write faster. Sound better. Everywhere you type. Scribe is an AI writing assistant built right into your keyboard. No copying, no switching apps. Select your text, pick a style, and get polished writing in one tap. Works in Messages, Mail, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Slack, Instagram, Notes, Telegram, and thousands more. 10 WRITING STYLES Fix: Polish grammar, spelling, and flow instantly. Professional: Polished, business ready writing. Friendly: Warm and approachable. Diplomatic: Thoughtful and carefully worded. Casual: Relaxed and natural sounding. Short: Cut the fluff, keep the meaning. Playful: Light, fun, and effortlessly charming. Persuasive: Subtle, non-pushy, naturally convincing. Gen Z: Modern, casual internet tone. Assertive: Clear, confident, and direct. Plus Translate (100+ languages) and Reply (smart context-aware responses). AI WRITING EDITOR Need more space to think? Open the Zen Editor to draft, refine, and polish longer writing before you send. VOICE INPUT IN THE ZEN EDITOR Talk instead of type. Open the Zen Editor inside the Scribe app, tap the mic, and your words appear as you speak. Then fix the grammar, change the tone, or translate it, and copy the finished text in one tap. Prefer your own keyboard's dictation? That works too. Speak into the Zen Editor however you like, then let Scribe clean it up. Spoken words are rarely written words, and Scribe is what closes the gap. Voice input is part of the Scribe app. The keyboard itself does not record audio. NOTHING CHANGES UNTIL YOU SAY SO Every rewrite is shown as a preview first. Removed words are struck through, new words are highlighted, so you see exactly what the AI touched. Accept it or reject it. Your draft is never overwritten behind your back. INSIGHTS DASHBOARD Track your word count, writing actions, and time saved. Watch your writing improve over time. PRIVACY FIRST Your text is processed only when you tap. Nothing is logged in the background. Your words stay yours. FREE TO START 5 free writing actions every day, no account and no card. Ready for more? Scribe Pro starts with a 3 day free trial and unlocks up to 200 daily actions and every feature. SCRIBE PRO Start with 5 writing actions per day at no cost. Upgrade to Scribe Pro for up to 200 daily actions, all 10 writing styles, translation across 100+ languages, and faster processing. Every plan opens with a 3 day free trial for new subscribers. Nothing is charged during those 3 days, and cancelling before they end costs nothing. Subscription options: • Scribe Pro Weekly, 3 days free then $1.99 per week • Scribe Pro Monthly, 3 days free then $4.99 per month • Scribe Pro Yearly, 3 days free then $29.99 per year Prices are in US dollars and may differ in your country. The free trial is available once per Apple ID. If you have used a Scribe Pro trial before, the subscription starts at the price shown. The trial converts to a paid subscription automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Privacy Policy: https://addisstack.com/apps/scribe/privacy Terms of Use: https://addisstack.com/apps/scribe/terms CONNECT WITH US Discord: https://discord.gg/Bt3J7EWBnF Telegram: https://t.me/addis_stack Support: https://addisstack.com/apps/scribe/support Scribe. Write better, save time, everywhere you type.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scribe at 100% against EthioType's 57%. Scribe also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0). EthioType's advantage is iOS requirement (6.1 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. EthioType sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scribe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scribe holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of EthioType's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scribe's.
EthioType ships an update weekly, Scribe every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EthioType | Scribe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (77 ratings) | 4.8 (39 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 77 — better | 39 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Worku | Teklie Belay Bzuneh |
Customer experience
EthioType
Scribe
In-app purchases
EthioType
- EthioType With Premium Features$5.99
Scribe
- Scribe Pro$1.997 Days
- Scribe Pro$5.991 Month
- Scribe Pro$29.991 Year





