Best Kannada Keyboard Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Finding the right kannada keyboard apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 248+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Kannada Keyboard Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Desh Kannada KeyboardDesh Kannada KeyboardFree4.7★ (139)NoNoAug 2026
2Kannada Keyboard: TranslatorKannada Keyboard: TranslatorFreeYesYesAug 2026
3Kannada keyboard (Mobile)Kannada keyboard (Mobile)Free3.9★ (10)YesYesMay 2026
4Namma Kannada KeyboardNamma Kannada KeyboardFree4.4★ (201)NoYesJul 2026
5Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1★ (59K)NoNoAug 2026
6Kannada Keyboard & TranslatorKannada Keyboard & TranslatorFree4.4★ (9)YesYesMay 2026
7Kannada keyboard - Kannada Input KeyboardKannada keyboard - Kannada Input KeyboardFreeNoNoMay 2026
8Indic Keyboard : 13 LanguagesIndic Keyboard : 13 LanguagesFree4.6★ (3.3K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Kannada Keyboard

Desh Kannada Keyboard#1

Desh Kannada Keyboard by ClusterDev Technologies Private Limited

Official from Desh Keyboard
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.7(139 ratings)
Free
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This keyboard extension simplifies typing in Kannada using English transliteration and word predictions. It offers easy language switching, spell correction, emoji access, and clipboard functionality for frequently used text. Users can also send stickers to enhance their chats.

Kannada Keyboard: Translator#2

Kannada Keyboard: Translator by Rushikesh Trivedi

Kannada type made fun and easy
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
0.0(0 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily write and translate messages in Kannada. This keyboard offers precise auto-suggestions and allows translation to any language. Customize your typing experience with various themes and colors.

Kannada keyboard (Mobile)#3

Kannada keyboard (Mobile) by Rajeev Prasad

Smart Kannada mobile keypad
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
3.9(10 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a smart and intuitive keyboard for typing in Kannada on iOS devices. It features an optimized layout, dual-language support, and advanced typing tools for a faster and more accurate experience. Customize themes and enjoy seamless navigation.

More Kannada Keyboard apps to explore

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Namma Kannada Keyboard
Namma Kannada Keyboard
Namma Kannada Keyboard
Kannada Keys,Kannada Keelimane
Free

This app provides an efficient way to type in Kannada, offering instant English to Kannada translations and smart letter suggestions. It aims to be faster than standard keyboards and ensures user privacy by not requiring full access.

Instant English to Kannada translationOffline letter suggestionsFaster typing experience
🔧 Utilities
(201)
free with in-app purchases
5
Gboard – the Google Keyboard
Gboard – the Google Keyboard
Gboard – the Google Keyboard
Search. GIFs. Emojis and more.
Free

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.

Google Search integrationGIF and emoji searchGlide Typing for faster input
🔧 Utilities
(59K)
free
6
Kannada Keyboard & Translator
Kannada Keyboard & Translator
Kannada Keyboard & Translator
Kannada Keyboard & Translato
Free

This app provides a user-friendly keyboard for typing in the Kannada language, offering word suggestions and special characters. It also includes a powerful translator to convert Kannada text to numerous Indian and international languages.

Kannada language typingWord suggestionsMulti-language translation
📚 Education
(9)
free with in-app purchases
7
Kannada keyboard - Kannada Input Keyboard
Kannada keyboard - Kannada Input Keyboard
Kannada keyboard - Kannada Input Keyboard
by Bhavik Savaliya
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
Indic Keyboard : 13 Languages
Indic Keyboard : 13 Languages
Indic Keyboard : 13 Languages
Transliteration, Fonts & Memes
Free

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.

Type in English, convert to Indian languagesPredictive text and smart suggestionsSupports 13 Indian languages
📊 Productivity
(3.3K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Kannada Transliteration Keyboard by KeyNounce
Kannada Transliteration Keyboard by KeyNounce
Kannada Transliteration Keyboard by KeyNounce
by Abdulla Al-Shurafa
Free

Type Kannada words using an English keyboard. This app transliterates your English pronunciation into Kannada script as you type, making it simple and accurate to compose messages, emails, and social media posts in Kannada.

Type Kannada with English keyboardReal-time transliterationSupports various English spellings
🔧 Utilities
(44)
free with in-app purchases
10
Kannada Keyboard - Typing App
Kannada Keyboard - Typing App
Kannada Keyboard - Typing App
Type in Kannada & Emojis
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
11
Kannada Keyboard  + Translator
Kannada Keyboard  + Translator
Kannada Keyboard + Translator
Type in Kannada & translate it
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
Kannada Nudi
Kannada Nudi
Kannada Nudi
Nudi is a Kannada Editor App
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
13
Learn Kannada Script!
Learn Kannada Script!
Learn Kannada Script!
by Ethan Hartzell
Free
📚 Education
(0)
14
Sticker.ly - Sticker Maker
Sticker.ly - Sticker Maker
Sticker.ly - Sticker Maker
WASticker, Stickers and Memes
Free

Create custom animated stickers from your videos and photos for WhatsApp and Telegram. Discover billions of meme stickers, follow creators, and share your creations with friends. Build your brand with personalized emoji packs.

Create animated stickers from videosDiscover billions of meme stickersAuto Cut technology for easy sticker creation
🌐 Social Networking
(150K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Ekalipi World Keyboard
Ekalipi World Keyboard
Ekalipi World Keyboard
One keyboard for all languages
Free
📚 Education
(0)
16
Kannada Keys
Kannada Keys
Kannada Keys
by LE SANG
Free

Type Kannada text on your iPhone or iPad with this keyboard app. It offers features to copy text, translate Kannada to English, and share content via social media and messaging.

Type Kannada textCopy text to other appsTranslate Kannada to English
📊 Productivity
(1)
free
17
Kannada Keelimane
Kannada Keelimane
Kannada Keelimane
Type in Kannada on your iPhone
Free

This keyboard app enables users to type in Kannada characters directly within any iOS application. It supports Unicode Kannada characters, facilitating better communication for Kannada speakers on iPhones and iPods.

Kannada Unicode character inputType in any iOS appFacilitates better communication
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free
18
Kannada English Dictionary
Kannada English Dictionary
Kannada English Dictionary
Kannada English Wordbook
Free
📚 Education
(0)
19
Desh Bangla Keyboard
Desh Bangla Keyboard
Desh Bangla Keyboard
Official from Desh Keyboard
Free

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.

Transliteration technology for Bangla typingWord predictions and spell correctionEasy English/Bangla language switching
🔧 Utilities
(1.4K)
free
20
Desh Telugu Keyboard
Desh Telugu Keyboard
Desh Telugu Keyboard
Official from Desh Keyboard
Free

This keyboard extension simplifies Telugu typing with English transliteration and word predictions. It offers easy language switching, spell correction, and a dedicated emoji button. Users can customize settings, utilize a clipboard for frequent text, and send stickers to enhance chats.

English to Telugu transliterationWord predictionsEasy language switching
🔧 Utilities
(200)
free

FAQ about Kannada Keyboard

What are the best kannada keyboard apps for iPhone?
Desh Kannada Keyboard tops our kannada keyboard apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 139 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top kannada keyboard apps we rank are free to download, including Desh Kannada Keyboard and Kannada Keyboard: Translator.
Desh Kannada Keyboard has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ kannada keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
To enable Desh Kannada Keyboard, go to your device's settings, find the keyboard options, and activate it. You can then switch to it by holding the Globe icon and selecting 'Desh Kannada Keyboard'.
You can customize settings like sound on key press, vibration on key press, the emoji row, and the number row. These options can be accessed through the app's settings menu after activating the keyboard.