# Bangla Phonetic Keyboard

> Productivity

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1452908868](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1452908868)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1452908868`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Imran Shirajee
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (2,534 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2019-04-01
- **Size:** 76 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bangla-phonetic-keyboard/id1452908868)
- **Website:** [https://banglakbwebsite.onrender.com/](https://banglakbwebsite.onrender.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.ishirajee.com/banglakb/privacy.html](http://www.ishirajee.com/banglakb/privacy.html)

## Description

Bangla Phonetic Keyboard is an offline Bangla typing solution for Chrome that lets you type Bangla phonetically without an internet connection or full-access permissions. It focuses on privacy and works wherever you need reliable Bangla input.

Key features include smart auto-suggestions as you type, the ability to type English text without switching keyboards, and the option to create shortcuts for inserting predefined phrases. You can easily manage and sort your shortcuts to streamline your workflow.

## Rankings

- #36,845 — Overall
- #54 — keyboard

## Review summary

Overall, reviews are mixed. Many praise the app for easy Bangla input and strong word suggestions, praising it as one of the best iOS Bangla keyboards. However, recurring issues include lag and unresponsiveness, unreliable auto-suggestion, and UX problems with switching layouts or reverting to English. Update-related glitches and device-specific performance also surface. A subset of users remains dissatisfied due to basic functionality problems.

### Pros

- Helpful Bangla word suggestions that aid correct spelling
- Makes Bangla writing easier on iOS
- Regarded by several users as among the best Bangla phonetic keyboards for iOS
- Positive feedback on overall usability and usefulness

### Cons

- Laggy/slow typing and unresponsiveness across devices (e.g., iPhone 12, 13, 16 Pro Max)
- Auto-suggestion and spelling features unreliable or not working at times
- UX/UX issues with switching layouts or reverting to English (missing global icon, layout options gone)
- Stability problems after updates (glitches massed-up functionality)
- Some users report not being able to write Bangla or poor key spacing/distances

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1452908868)