Addiyon Keyboard vs Desh Amharic Keyboard
Desh’s Amharic Keyboard (listed on Google Play simply as “Amharic Keyboard”) also turns English letters into Amharic, so it is the closest match to Addiyon. Here is where the two differ.
| Addiyon Keyboard | Desh Amharic Keyboard | |
|---|---|---|
| How you type Amharic | English letters, turned into Fidel as you type | English letters (phonetic) |
| Ads | No ads | Yes, plus in-app purchases (listing) |
| Amharic suggestions offline | Yes, whole words and the next word | Listing: “Offline support coming soon” |
| Ge’ez numerals and Amharic punctuation | Yes, on the number page | Not stated on listing |
| AI edits (Fix grammar, Professional, Shorten…) | Yes, free daily allowance | No |
| Last updated on Google Play | 9 October 2026 | 3 August 2026 |
Desh Amharic Keyboard details are from its Google Play listing (“Amharic Keyboard” by Desh Global), checked 14 October 2026. Listings change; check the listing for the latest.
What Desh Amharic Keyboard users report
We read several hundred recent Desh Amharic Keyboard reviews on Google Play in October 2026. These are the problems that came up more than once, and how Addiyon handles each one.
Missing letters such as ኳ, ሏ and ሟ
Several reviewers say they cannot find some letters, especially the wa forms like ኳ ሏ ሟ ጓ (for example February 2024 and March 2026).
Addiyon: Addiyon types every wa form by sound: kua → ኳ, lua → ሏ, mua → ሟ, gua → ጓ.
Needs the internet
Reviewers report that conversion works poorly offline or only for short words, and the listing says offline support is still coming.
Addiyon: Addiyon’s typing and Amharic suggestions work fully offline.
No Ethiopian numerals
A reviewer notes there are no Ge’ez numerals.
Addiyon: Addiyon has a Ge’ez numerals page (፩ ፪ ፫ … ፼) and Amharic punctuation.
Cannot resize the keyboard
A reviewer asks for a way to change the keyboard size.
Addiyon: Addiyon lets you change the keyboard height in Settings.
What makes Addiyon different
- Type by sound.
amargna→ አማርኛ. The whole word is re-read on every keystroke, so a later letter can still fix an earlier one. - Offline Amharic dictionary. Suggestions for whole words and the next word, with no data used.
- Every Fidel letter, including the wa forms, plus Ge’ez numerals and Amharic punctuation.
- AI quick edits for Amharic: Fix grammar, Professional, Friendly, Shorten and more, with Undo.
- No ads, themes you can make yourself, and an adjustable keyboard height.
Common questions.
Is Addiyon Keyboard free like Desh Amharic Keyboard?
Yes. Addiyon is free on Google Play with no ads. Amharic typing, suggestions and Ge’ez numerals are free, and the AI quick edits come with a free daily allowance.
Can I switch from Desh Amharic Keyboard to Addiyon?
Yes. Install Addiyon, tap Enable in settings, then Switch keyboard. You can keep both installed and switch with the keyboard button at any time.
Why does Android warn that a keyboard may collect what I type?
Android shows this notice for every keyboard installed from Google Play. Addiyon keeps your typing on your phone; text only leaves it when you tap an AI quick edit.
Type Amharic in every app.
Addiyon Keyboard is free on Google Play. It turns English letters into Fidel as you type, works offline, and keeps your typing on your phone.