Addiyon Keyboard vs Fyn Geez
Fyn Geez is one of the oldest and most installed Ethiopian keyboards, with Ge’ez layouts for Amharic and Tigrinya plus Afaan Oromo and English. Here is how it compares with Addiyon Keyboard for typing Amharic every day.
| Addiyon Keyboard | Fyn Geez | |
|---|---|---|
| How you type Amharic | English letters, turned into Fidel as you type | Fidel layouts (“Four Geez Layouts”) |
| Ads | No ads | Yes (listing: “Contains ads”) |
| Amharic suggestions offline | Yes, whole words and the next word | Not stated on listing |
| 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 | 4 October 2024 |
Fyn Geez details are from its Google Play listing (“fyn ግዕዝ 2” by fyn systems), checked 14 October 2026. Listings change; check the listing for the latest.
What Fyn Geez users report
We read several hundred recent Fyn Geez reviews on Google Play in October 2026. These are the problems that came up more than once, and how Addiyon handles each one.
Ads while typing
Reviewers describe ads appearing in the middle of typing and having to wait several seconds to continue (for example October 2022 and July 2024).
Addiyon: Addiyon has no ads, so nothing interrupts a message.
Bottom keys hidden on newer phones
Since mid-2026, reviewers on Pixel, HiOS and other phones report the space bar and bottom keys sitting under the navigation bar.
Addiyon: Addiyon is actively maintained for current Android versions (latest update 9 October 2026) and lets you change the keyboard height in Settings.
Weak suggestions and spell-check
Several reviewers say word suggestions are missing or wrong.
Addiyon: Addiyon suggests whole Amharic words and the next word from an offline dictionary, and Fix grammar corrects a whole message.
Alphabetical Fidel layout is slow
Some reviewers find hunting through a Fidel grid slow.
Addiyon: With Addiyon you type the sound in English letters: selam → ሰላም.
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 Fyn Geez?
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 Fyn Geez 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.