Best Tamil Keyboard Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

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20 free apps
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our tamil keyboard list covers 247+ iPhone apps updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Tamil Keyboard Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Desh Tamil KeyboardDesh Tamil KeyboardFree4.6★ (216)NoNoOct 2026
2Tamilini - Tamil KeyboardTamilini - Tamil KeyboardFree4.6★ (537)YesYesOct 2026
3Tamil : Keyboard & NotebookTamil : Keyboard & NotebookFree4.3★ (13)YesYesOct 2026
4Tamil Keyboard - Type in TamilTamil Keyboard - Type in TamilFree4.5★ (4)YesYesOct 2026
5Tamil Keyboard - TranslatorTamil Keyboard - TranslatorFree—YesNoMay 2026
6Tamil Keyboard & TranslatorTamil Keyboard & TranslatorFree—NoYesAug 2026
7Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1★ (61K)NoNoOct 2026
8Ezhuthaani Keyboard : OfficialEzhuthaani Keyboard : OfficialFree4.3★ (297)YesNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Tamil Keyboard

Desh Tamil Keyboard#1
4.6😊(216 ratings)
Free
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This keyboard extension simplifies Tamil typing using English transliteration and intelligent word predictions. It offers seamless switching between Tamil and English, spell correction, and a dedicated emoji button. Users can also utilize a clipboard for saved text and send stickers to enhance their chats.

What We Love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Seamless language switching
  • 👍 Excellent for Tamil typing
  • 👍 Translates Thanglish to Tamil effectively
  • 👍 Good auto-fill and word suggestions
  • 👍 Easy to learn Tamil
  • 👍 Free to use
  • 👍 Accurate word matching
  • 👍 Comfortable and easy to handle

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Desh keyboard not working sometimes
  • 🐛 Disables English auto-text and suggestions
  • 🐛 Voice typing not working on iPhone
  • 🐛 Voice typing needs improvement (mismatching output)
  • 🐛 Auto-correction and word prediction in English could improve
  • 🐛 Draw option not appearing as in Android
Tamilini - Tamil Keyboard#2

Tamilini - Tamil Keyboard by banuchander janarthn

Fast Typing Tamil Input Keypad
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6(537 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a fast and efficient way to type in Tamil. It offers instant Tamil translations for English words typed, along with helpful letter suggestions. The keyboard is designed for ease of use and aims to improve typing speed for Tamil speakers.

Tamil : Keyboard & Notebook#3

Tamil : Keyboard & Notebook by Rajeev Prasad

Smart mobile keyboard
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.3(13 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides two integrated Tamil typing layouts for iOS devices, offering enhanced Tamil99 and Phonetic options. It features word suggestions, a full English layout, emoji support, and customizable themes for a personalized typing experience.

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FAQ about Tamil Keyboard

What are the best tamil keyboard apps for iPhone?
Desh Tamil Keyboard tops our tamil keyboard apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 216 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top tamil keyboard apps we rank are free to download, including Desh Tamil Keyboard and Tamilini - Tamil Keyboard.
Desh Tamil Keyboard has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 247+ tamil keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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