# iTypeAmharic

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id490450917](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id490450917)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id490450917`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** theNextTrain
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (11 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-01-06
- **First published:** 2011-12-22
- **Size:** 3.08 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/itypeamharic/id490450917)
- **Website:** [https://www.itypeamharic.com/](https://www.itypeamharic.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.itypeamharic.com/privacy\_policy.html](https://www.itypeamharic.com/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Amharic Keyboard is an innovative keyboard that allows you to write in Amharic in Every App

* Post on Facebook in Amharic
* Text Message in Amharic
* Send Emails in Amharic
* Post on SocialMedia in Amharic

iTypeAmharic is a "3rd party" keyboard that can be used in every iOS application. Type Amharic in iMessages, Facebook, Snapchat and more!

iTypeAmharic is an application developed to help those who would like to share thoughts and ideas with other Amharic speakers and utilizes an efficient keyboard layout that is natural for english language keyboard users featuring multi-touch keys for combined characters.

Don't let your jokes/proverbs get lost in translation. There is no better way to say what's on your mind than writing it in the original language. Go ahead and express yourself in Amharic.

## Rankings

- #329,949 — Overall

## Review summary

iTypeAmharic shows promise as an Amharic typing keyboard that works across apps and is easy to use, with positive notes on updates and its potential for teaching Amharic. However, multiple reviews cite major interoperability limits (only works with other users of the app), reliability bugs that hinder sending, and usability challenges. A subset of users question value, feeling it’s not worth the cost. Addressing cross-user functionality, stability, and UX could unlock broader adoption.

### Pros

- Enables Amharic typing and works across other apps with seamless integration.
- Easy to use and described as a wonderful, user-friendly experience, especially for a start.
- Positive notes on updates and ongoing development, signaling improvements.
- Useful for teaching or helping others learn to write Amharic (kid-friendly).
- Some users appreciate the default Amharic letter layout (fidels).

### Cons

- Interoperability limitation: messages only work if the recipient also has the app; often messages must be sent as images when the recipient lacks the app.
- Several reports of unreliability or bugs that prevent sending or using the keyboard.
- Usability issues: not very intuitive and users feel it needs to be more user-friendly.
- Perceived value concerns: some users feel it’s not worth the price and request refunds.

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