Best Kannada Keyboard App

0+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

If you already know Desh Kannada Keyboard, this is the deeper bench. 0+ Kannada keyboard app for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of June 2026.

Compare top Kannada Keyboard App (June 2026)

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

Top Picks for Kannada Keyboard App

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.

Namma Kannada Keyboard#3

Namma Kannada Keyboard by banuchander janarthn

Kannada Keys,Kannada Keelimane
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.4(201 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

More Kannada Keyboard App apps to explore

4
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
5
Kannada keyboard (Mobile)
Kannada keyboard (Mobile)
Kannada keyboard (Mobile)
Smart Kannada mobile keypad
Free

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.

Optimized Kannada layoutDual-language support (Kannada/English)Smart cursor navigation
🌟 Lifestyle
(10)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
Kannada Keyboard - Typing App
Kannada Keyboard - Typing App
Kannada Keyboard - Typing App
Type in Kannada & Emojis
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
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
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
Georgian Keyboard ™
Georgian Keyboard ™
Georgian Keyboard ™
by Lemondo Apps LLc
Free

Type in Georgian effortlessly with this keyboard app. It offers customizable designs, sound options, and a feature to quickly insert frequently used information. A video guide is included to help with setup and full access.

Georgian letter typingCustomizable keyboard designsAdjustable click sounds
🔧 Utilities
(6.5K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Kannada keyboard - Kannada Input Keyboard
Kannada keyboard - Kannada Input Keyboard
Kannada keyboard - Kannada Input Keyboard
by Bhavik Savaliya
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
Punjabi Keyboard - Gurmukhi
Punjabi Keyboard - Gurmukhi
Punjabi Keyboard - Gurmukhi
Word Suggestions & Predictions
Free

Write Punjabi directly within any iOS application without needing to copy and paste. This keyboard offers word suggestions and predictions, and allows you to customize its appearance with various themes.

Write Punjabi in any appWord suggestions and predictionsCustomizable keyboard themes
🔧 Utilities
(995)
free
13
Bengali Keyboard - Banglish
Bengali Keyboard - Banglish
Bengali Keyboard - Banglish
Bengali Keyboard, Bangla Keys
Free

This app provides an efficient way to type in Bengali on your mobile device. It offers instant offline translation from English to Bengali, along with helpful letter suggestions to speed up your typing. It aims to make typing in Bengali faster and easier for the Bengali-speaking community.

Instant offline English to Bengali translationEasy letter suggestionsFaster typing speed
🔧 Utilities
(929)
free with in-app purchases
14
Kurdish Keyboard - iKeyboard
Kurdish Keyboard - iKeyboard
Kurdish Keyboard - iKeyboard
Kurdish Tranlsator Keyboard
Free

This keyboard app allows users to type in Kurdish on a standard, fast keyboard while simultaneously learning new languages. It integrates translation features directly into the typing experience, eliminating the need for separate translation apps.

Standard and fast Kurdish typingReal-time language learningIntegrated translation
📚 Education
(3.1K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Keyboard Skins for iPhone
Keyboard Skins for iPhone
Keyboard Skins for iPhone
Themes & Custom Fonts
Free

Customize your iPhone keyboard with unique designs and custom fonts. Access a built-in emoji keyboard, create your own skins, and use shortcuts for faster typing. Enjoy weekly updates with new themes and personalized typing sounds.

Customizable keyboard themesBuilt-in emoji and stickersKeyboard skin maker
🌟 Lifestyle
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Kannada Keyboard  + Translator
Kannada Keyboard  + Translator
Kannada Keyboard + Translator
Type in Kannada & translate it
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Font: Cool Design Keyboard App
Font: Cool Design Keyboard App
Font: Cool Design Keyboard App
Fonts & Style Text, Symbols
Free

Transform your boring text into stylish, attractive fonts and personalize your keyboard with a vast array of themes. Easily share GIFs and emojis directly from your keyboard across all your favorite apps.

150+ stylish fonts180+ keyboard themesDirect GIF sharing
🔧 Utilities
(6.2K)
free with in-app purchases
18
My Photo Background Keyboard
My Photo Background Keyboard
My Photo Background Keyboard
Custom Keyboard Background
Free

Personalize your mobile typing experience by setting your own photos as the keyboard background. Choose images from your gallery or camera, and customize themes, fonts, and key press effects for a unique look.

Set photo from gallery or cameraDifferent theme optionsAuto spell check
📷 Photo & Video
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Font Keyboard - Cool Fonts
Font Keyboard - Cool Fonts
Font Keyboard - Cool Fonts
Fonts, Auto Paste & Text Art
Free

Type with a wide variety of cool fonts, GIFs, and stickers directly from your keyboard. Personalize your typing experience with custom themes, colors, and effects. Quickly send pre-saved text with the auto-paste feature.

Cool fontsGIFs and stickersCustom keyboard themes
🔧 Utilities
(195K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Kannada Dictionary &Translator
Kannada Dictionary &Translator
Kannada Dictionary &Translator
English to Kannada Dictionary
Free

Learn and translate Kannada with this comprehensive dictionary and translator app. It offers offline access to over 118,000 English words with Kannada meanings, a built-in Kannada keyboard, and a translation feature for messages and text. Practice your knowledge with quizzes and save favorite words.

Offline English to Kannada dictionaryKannada translation for messages and textIntegrated Kannada keyboard with suggestions
📚 Education
(17)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Kannada Keyboard App

What is the best Kannada keyboard app for iPhone?
Desh Kannada Keyboard tops our Kannada keyboard app ranking as of June 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 app 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 June 2026.
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.