SanskritTypist
Devanagari & IAST Keyboard
$4.99
Type sacred Sanskrit words like ॐ (OṀ), गणेश (Gaṇeśa), शिव (Śiva), लक्ष्मी (Lakṣmī) & more. Perfect for writing down mantras, yoga shlokas, and other texts in your notes.
SanskritTypist is the easiest way to type real Sanskrit—right from your keyboard. Whether you’re reading yoga texts, chanting mantras, or composing in scholarly IAST, this custom keyboard makes it fast, accurate, and intuitive.
Two Keyboards Built In
Switch between two powerful input modes with a tap:
• Devanagari: Type Sanskrit with Roman letters and see perfect Devanagari script in real time.
• IAST: For scholars and students, type using diacritics (like ā, ṇ, ś) for precise transliteration.
Designed for Yoga, Devotion & Study
Effortlessly type sacred Sanskrit words like:
• ॐ (Oṁ), गणेश (Gaṇeśa), शिव (Śiva), लक्ष्मी (Lakṣmī), कृष्ण (Kṛṣṇa), राम (Rāma), सीता (Sītā), and more.
• Ideal for yoga teachers, Sanskrit learners, and anyone chanting or reading ślokas and writing them in their own notes.
Smart Typing Features
• Instant Transliteration: Type “raama” and get “राम” or “siitaa” and get “सीता”.
• Long-Press Support: Hold keys for alternate characters like ण्, श्, ā, ś, and ॐ.
• Context-Aware Syllables: Automatically handles matras and full vowels based on position.
• Monospaced Examples: View clear input/output pairs so you always know what to expect.
Easy Setup
1. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards
2. Tap Add New Keyboard → Select SanskritTypist. Enable Devanagari & IAST
3. Use the globe icon in any app to switch keyboards
Whether you’re writing in Devanagari or IAST, SanskritTypist helps you express sacred sounds and verses with clarity and precision. No copy-pasting. No switching apps. Just fluid Sanskrit typing—right from your keyboard.
This app’s overall rating was recently reset.
* Added ॐ symbol to the "m" letter callout in IAST keyboard
* Both the Devanagari & IAST keyboards now start out with lowercased letters.
The developer, Natalya Murashev, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Natalya Murashev
- Size
- 15.7 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © NatashaTheRobot, Inc
