Need a hand?
Akshar is built by one person, so you get a real reply from a real human. Start with the setup below, skim the common questions, or just write in.
Write to the maker
Akshar is made by one person. Every message goes directly to them, and every reply is from a human. Usually within a day or two.
Quick start
Install Akshar
Download from the App Store. Open the app once so iOS registers the keyboard extension.
Add the keyboard
Open iOS Settings, then General › Keyboard › Keyboards › Add New Keyboard, and pick Akshar.
Start typing
In any app, tap the globe icon on your keyboard to switch to Akshar. Type in English, pick your language, tap a suggestion.
Common questions
Do I need Full Access?
No. Akshar works perfectly without Full Access. The keyboard itself, transliteration, script switching, and suggestions, all run fine in the sandboxed mode.
Full Access is only needed if you want the companion app's settings (preferred languages, chosen theme, layout) to reach the keyboard extension. If you never change those, you can safely leave Full Access off.
Even with Full Access on, Akshar does not send anything over the internet. The toggle is an iOS-level permission; see the Privacy policy for details.
How do I switch between languages?
Long-press the globe icon on the keyboard to see all enabled languages. Tap the one you want.
You can reorder or hide languages in the Akshar app under Languages.
How do I change the app icon?
Open the Akshar app, go to App Icons, and tap one of the designs. iOS will swap the icon on your Home Screen.
How do I delete Akshar?
Long-press the Akshar app icon on your Home Screen, tap Remove App › Delete App. This removes the app and the keyboard together.
If you had iCloud sync on, the Akshar data in iCloud (preferences, notes, and conversion history) will be removed by iOS when the app is uninstalled on all your devices.
The suggestions are not showing up
- Make sure you have selected Akshar as the active keyboard (tap the globe until it says Akshar).
- Type three or more English letters, suggestions need a few characters to be useful.
- Check that the suggestion bar is enabled in iOS Settings › General › Keyboard › Predictive.
- If it still does not work, fully quit the app you are typing in and reopen it so iOS reloads the keyboard.
My settings are not syncing between devices
- Make sure both devices are signed in to the same Apple Account.
- Open iOS Settings, tap your name at the top, then iCloud › See All › Akshar, and confirm it is switched on.
- Give it a minute. iCloud sync is usually quick, but it can take a moment after changes.
How do I report a bug or request a feature?
Use the feedback form at the top of this page. Short descriptions are fine; screenshots help a lot.
Is my typing sent to a server?
No. Transliteration runs on a Core ML model inside the app. Nothing you type is sent anywhere. Akshar has no server.
More detail in the Privacy policy.
Does Akshar work offline?
Yes. The whole keyboard works offline. There is no network call in the typing path at all.
Does Akshar work on iPad?
Yes. Akshar is a universal app and works on iPhone and iPad, including Stage Manager and split view.
Can I use Akshar on macOS?
Akshar is available for iPhone and Designed for iPad. It has not been verified to run on macOS.
Is Akshar free? Are there ads?
Akshar is free to download and has no ads, no in-app purchases, and no subscriptions.
Still stuck?
Send it to the maker
Every note goes to a real person. Replies usually land within a day or two.