Best Indic Keyboard Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our indic keyboard list covers 248+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Indic Keyboard Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Indic Keyboard : 13 LanguagesIndic Keyboard : 13 LanguagesFree4.6★ (3.3K)YesYesAug 2026
2Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1★ (59K)NoNoAug 2026
3Desh Bangla KeyboardDesh Bangla KeyboardFree4.6★ (1.4K)NoNoAug 2026
4Desh Marathi KeyboardDesh Marathi KeyboardFree4.6★ (142)NoNoAug 2026
5Akshar: Indic KeyboardAkshar: Indic KeyboardFree5.0★ (1)NoNoJun 2026
6Indian KeyboardIndian KeyboardFreeYesNoMay 2026
7Varta KeyboardVarta KeyboardFreeNoNoMay 2026
8Handwriting Keyboard ™Handwriting Keyboard ™Free4.5★ (1K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Indic Keyboard

Indic Keyboard : 13 Languages#1

Indic Keyboard : 13 Languages by Reeba Sebastian

Transliteration, Fonts & Memes
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.6😐(3.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Type in English and automatically convert to your chosen Indian language with smart word suggestions. This keyboard works system-wide across all apps, offering a seamless typing experience for multiple Indian languages.

What We Love

  • 👍 Friendly app
  • 👍 Excellent for Indic language typing
  • 👍 Works well for specific languages like Kannada, Punjabi, Marathi, etc.
  • 👍 Helpful for users living abroad to communicate in native languages

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Reliability issues, app suddenly stops working
  • 🔍 Privacy concerns around data collection and tracking
  • 💸 Expensive subscription model, should be a one-time payment
Gboard – the Google Keyboard#2

Gboard – the Google Keyboard by Google

Search. GIFs. Emojis and more.
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.1😐(59K ratings)
Free
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This keyboard app integrates Google Search, GIFs, and emojis directly into your typing experience. It offers features like Glide Typing for faster input and allows you to search and share information without leaving your current application.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent swipe typing
  • 👍 Customizable keyboard themes
  • 🔍 Integrated Google search and translation
  • 💡 Convenient GIF and emoji search

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Keyboard crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Inconsistent autocorrect and word prediction
  • 🔍 Buggy cursor control and text selection
Desh Bangla Keyboard#3

Desh Bangla Keyboard by ClusterDev Technologies Private Limited

Official from Desh Keyboard
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(1.4K ratings)
Free
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This keyboard extension simplifies typing in Bangla by converting English letters to Bangla words. It offers word predictions, spell correction, easy language switching, and a dedicated emoji button. Users can also utilize a clipboard for saved text and send stickers to enhance their chats.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth typing experience
  • 💡 Excellent Bangla and English support
  • 🎨 Clean and modern UI

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or lags
  • 🔍 Missing some important Bengali symbols like full stop
  • 🔧 Lack of customization options

More Indic Keyboard apps to explore

4
Desh Marathi Keyboard
Desh Marathi Keyboard
Desh Marathi Keyboard
Official from Desh Keyboard
Free

This keyboard extension simplifies typing in Marathi using English letters through transliteration. It offers word predictions, spell correction, and easy language switching. Personalize your typing experience with customizable settings and enhance your messages with stickers.

English to Marathi transliterationWord predictionsSpell correction
🔧 Utilities
(142)
free
5
Akshar: Indic Keyboard
Akshar: Indic Keyboard
Akshar: Indic Keyboard
Type in 15 Indian languages
Free

Type in 21 Indian languages directly from your keyboard. This app offers real-time transliteration, converting English input into various Indic scripts instantly. It also includes a notes feature for longer texts and a converter for clipboard content, all while prioritizing privacy with on-device AI and encrypted sync.

Real-time transliteration for 21 Indian languagesOn-device AI for privacyDedicated notes section with auto-save
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
6
Indian Keyboard
Indian Keyboard
Indian Keyboard
Voice,Themes,Fonts
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
7
Varta Keyboard
Varta Keyboard
Varta Keyboard
Indic Keyboard (Phonemic)
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
8
Handwriting Keyboard ™
Handwriting Keyboard ™
Handwriting Keyboard ™
Every Language, Single App
Free

This app provides a handwriting keyboard that supports all languages, allowing you to write naturally with your finger or stylus in any application. It seamlessly integrates Google word suggestions and allows for easy switching between multiple languages.

Supports all languages simultaneouslyNatural handwriting input with finger or stylusWorks as a standard keyboard in all apps
🔧 Utilities
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Desh Hindi Keyboard
Desh Hindi Keyboard
Desh Hindi Keyboard
Official from Desh Keyboard
Free

Type Hindi easily using English letters with this keyboard extension. It offers word predictions, spell correction, and quick switching between languages. Personalize your typing experience with customizable settings and enhance your chats with stickers.

English to Hindi transliterationWord predictions and spell correctionEasy language switching
🔧 Utilities
(74)
free
10
Rainbow Indic Keyboard
Rainbow Indic Keyboard
Rainbow Indic Keyboard
With custom colour & image
Free

Personalize your mobile typing experience with a keyboard that allows custom colors and background images. It supports multiple Indic languages and offers Google transliteration suggestions for easier input.

Customizable keyboard colors and backgroundsGoogle transliteration suggestionsSupports 13 Indic Languages
🔧 Utilities
(7)
free
11
Hindi Keyboard : Translator
Hindi Keyboard : Translator
Hindi Keyboard : Translator
Hindi type made fun and easy!
Free

Easily write and translate Hindi messages with this keyboard app. It offers smart suggestions, customizable themes, and the ability to translate text into numerous languages.

Hindi typing with auto-suggestionsMulti-language text translationCustomizable keyboard themes and colors
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
12
Ekalipi World Keyboard
Ekalipi World Keyboard
Ekalipi World Keyboard
One keyboard for all languages
Free
📚 Education
(0)
13
Desh Gujarati Keyboard
Desh Gujarati Keyboard
Desh Gujarati Keyboard
Official from Desh Keyboard
Free

This keyboard extension simplifies typing in Gujarati using English transliteration and intelligent word predictions. It offers easy language switching, spell correction, and access to emojis and stickers for enhanced communication across all your apps.

English to Gujarati transliterationWord predictions and spell correctionEasy language switching
🔧 Utilities
(125)
free
14
Bangali Keyboard
Bangali Keyboard
Bangali Keyboard
Avro Bangla Keyboard
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
15
Syloti Keyboard
Syloti Keyboard
Syloti Keyboard
Type Sylheti in Syloti Nagri
Free

This keyboard allows users to type in the Syloti Nagri script, essential for writing the Sylheti language. Install the keyboard through the provided instructions to start typing.

Type Syloti Nagri scriptSupports Sylheti languageEasy installation
📚 Education
(6)
free
16
Sangam Keyboards
Sangam Keyboards
Sangam Keyboards
South Asian Language Keyboards
Free

Type in various South Asian languages with intelligent word suggestions, auto-correction, and next-word prediction. Supports multiple scripts for many languages, with more to come.

South Asian language supportWord suggestionAuto-correction
📊 Productivity
(4)
ad-supported
17
Kurdish Keyboard
Kurdish Keyboard
Kurdish Keyboard
by Softcode Solutions LTD
Free

This system keyboard provides full Kurdish Sorani characters and symbols for iOS devices. It features a minimalist design with a layout based on the Kurdish QWERTY standard, replicating the standard Apple character layout experience.

Full Kurdish Sorani characters and symbolsSeparate iPad designStandard Apple character layout experience
🔧 Utilities
(313)
free
18
Phonetic Keyboard - Multi Language Support
Phonetic Keyboard - Multi Language Support
Phonetic Keyboard - Multi Language Support
by Vamsi Anguluru
Free

Type in various languages phonetically, even if you only know how to speak them. Save your notes locally for future reference. Supports a wide range of global languages.

Phonetic typing in multiple languagesSupports over 15 languagesSave notes locally
🌐 Social Networking
(4)
free
19
Marathi Keyboard: Translator
Marathi Keyboard: Translator
Marathi Keyboard: Translator
Marathi type made fun & easy!
Free

Easily write and translate Marathi messages with a customizable keyboard. Offers auto-suggestions, theme options, and direct sharing to other apps. Perfect for users who need to communicate in Marathi.

Marathi typing with auto-suggestionsTranslate text to multiple languagesCustomizable keyboard themes and colors
🔧 Utilities
(0)
free with in-app purchases
20
Twik - AI Voice keyboard
Twik - AI Voice keyboard
Twik - AI Voice keyboard
Voice dictation
Free

Transform your voice into polished text instantly within any app. This AI-powered keyboard eliminates typing, offering seamless dictation with intelligent cleanup and context-aware tone adjustment. Save time and communicate more effectively.

System-wide voice keyboardIntelligent text cleanupSub-second latency
📊 Productivity
(0)
freemium

FAQ about Indic Keyboard

What are the best indic keyboard apps for iPhone?
Indic Keyboard : 13 Languages tops our indic keyboard apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 3.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top indic keyboard apps we rank are free to download, including Indic Keyboard : 13 Languages and Gboard – the Google Keyboard.
Indic Keyboard : 13 Languages shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ indic keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Indic Keyboard allows you to type in English and automatically convert your text into one of 13 supported Indian languages. It provides word suggestions and works system-wide across all applications on your device for a seamless typing experience.
Key features include typing in English with automatic conversion to Indian languages, predictive text and smart suggestions (including Google suggestions), easy switching between keyboards, and system-wide compatibility across all apps. It also uses the default iOS keyboard theme for familiarity.

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