Convert
One keyboard for the languages you use.
Write the whole message in English letters, then tap Convert once. No globe key, no switching mid-sentence, and no candidate list to scroll through.
Write in your languages.
Without switching.
One keyboard. Three actions. 10+ languages.
Chinese (Pinyin)nihao→你好Japanese (Romaji)arigatou→ありがとうHindi (Latin)namaste→नमस्तेArabic (Arabizi)marhaba→مرحباRussian (Translit)privet→приветGreek (Greeklish)kalimera→καλημέραVietnamesekhong dau→không dấuSpanishcomo estas→¿cómo estás?Frenchdeja→déjàPortugueseobrigado→obrigadoGermangrusse→GrüßeItalianperche→perché
Polish
Fix the sentence you already wrote.
Tap Polish to correct grammar and awkward wording. Names, links, code, and the point you were making stay in place.
Explain
Understand the reply before you answer.
Select a word or phrase you don't know and tap Explain. The meaning appears above the keyboard, so the chat stays on screen.
Your words change. Your keyboard doesn't.
Stay on the English keyboard and write the message the way it sounds in your head. Tap Convert once. The Chinese comes out in characters, and 'new cafe' or 'brunch' stays exactly as you typed it.
- No more stopping mid-sentence to find the Chinese keyboard, then switching back for an English word.
- Names, brands, commands, and code stay in English because that's how you wrote them.
- The whole message is converted at once, so the result reads like the message you meant to send.
MESSAGE
Chinese and English in one message.
Send the version you meant to write.
You know what you want to say. You're not sure it sounds right. Tap Polish before you send. It fixes grammar and awkward wording, and leaves names, links, code, and your point alone.
- Useful when you're writing in a second language and don't want a small grammar mistake to change the tone.
- No copying the message into another app, fixing it, and pasting it back.
CURRENT SENTENCE
send → sent · didn't saw → may not have seen
Don't nod at a message you didn't understand.
Someone sends a phrase you don't know. Copy it, paste it into the keyboard, and tap Explain. You get a short explanation in context, with the chat still on screen.
- Works for idioms, slang, and phrases that only make sense in the conversation.
- The explanation appears above the keys, so you don't lose the thread.
Shall we go for a walk?
It's raining. Let's take a rain check.Copy
PASTE THE RECEIVED MESSAGE
“take a rain check”Do it another time instead.
Which workflow fits the task?
A scope comparison, not a step-count race or feature parity. Column names are representative examples, not every product in the category. Gboard's row reflects its Android Translate feature; SwiftKey's Tone is noted separately. Features vary by platform, language, and version.
| Action | Gboard / SwiftKey | AI keyboard (Grammarly) | AI chat app (ChatGPT / Gemini / Claude) | Voice input (Typeless / Doubao) | UnimeType |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type a mixed message |
| No cross-script conversion |
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| Fix a sentence | SwiftKey has Tone; Gboard has no rewrite flow |
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| Voice editing varies by app |
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| Understand a reply | No direct explain flow | Not a conversation explainer |
| Not part of its dictation flow |
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| Main input | Touch keyboard | Touch keyboard + writing assistant | Text box, not a keyboard | Voice | Latin-character keyboard |
Sources accessed 19 Oct 2026: Gboard Translate as you type · SwiftKey multilingual · SwiftKey Tone · Grammarly mobile AI · Typeless · Doubao Input
Choose the text action you need.
AI keyboard translator
Type Pinyin, Romaji, Hinglish, or Arabizi alongside English on one keyboard—and convert in one tap.
Open guidePinyin keyboard
Type Pinyin and English straight through on one keyboard—no candidate bar popping up on every word.
Open guideRomaji keyboard
Type Japanese Romaji and English in one uninterrupted flow, then convert to Kanji and Kana in one tap.
Open guideLatin to Hindi keyboard
Type Hinglish and English on your standard keyboard, then convert the Hindi words to Devanagari in one tap.
Open guideEnglish to Arabic typing keyboard
Type Arabizi (2, 3, 5, 7) and English left-to-right on your standard keyboard, then convert to Arabic script in one tap.
Open guideAI keyboard Polish writing
Proofread and polish business emails, Slack messages, and drafts right inside your current input box.
Open guideAI text explainer
Highlight any unfamiliar idiom, acronym, or slang phrase and read the meaning right above your keyboard.
Open guideMultilingual keyboard
Speak two languages in one breath? Type Pinyin, Romaji, Hinglish, or Arabizi alongside English on one keyboard.
Open guideUnimeType vs Gboard
Compare Gboard multilingual layouts & Translate against UnimeType whole-thought Convert.
Open guideTry Convert, Polish, and Explain in the keyboard.
Your text leaves the device only when you ask.
BEFORE SENDINGPasswords, API keys, and tokens are masked on the device.
Use UnimeType Unlimited. No setup.
Device → UnimeType → AI provider
- Billing
- Unlimited subscription or account credits
- Message records
- Message bodies are not stored in the account database
Connect your own compatible service.
Device → your AI provider
- Billing
- Billed by your provider
- Data terms
- Your provider's terms apply
Protected credentialsAccount and model-service credentials are stored separately in protected system storage.
Route controlChange the route or remove credentials in the UnimeType app.
Use your own AI service, or subscribe.
Every option includes Convert, Polish, and Explain. New accounts start with 1,000 non-expiring credits. Prices are for the U.S. store; your store shows the local price before you buy.
Your AI service
Freeno UnimeType fee
Connect a compatible API key. Your provider bills usage.
- Billing
- Paid to your provider
- Renewal
- None
Yearly subscription
US$29.99/ year
US$2.49/mo equivalent — save 50% vs monthly. Fair-use unlimited Convert, Polish, and Explain.
- Usage
- Unlimited (fair use)
- Renewal
- Renews yearly until cancelled
Monthly subscription
US$4.99/ month
Fair-use unlimited Convert, Polish, and Explain on every platform. Renews until cancelled.
- Usage
- Unlimited (fair use)
- Renewal
- Renews monthly until cancelled
Questions about typing in multiple languages.
What is a multilingual keyboard?
A multilingual keyboard lets you write in more than one language without changing layouts. UnimeType is one: you type the whole message in English letters, tap Convert, and the languages you enabled change script in place. English words you keep stay English.
Can I type Chinese with an English keyboard?
Yes. Type the Pinyin in English letters, finish the message, then tap Convert. UnimeType converts the whole string instead of asking you to pick a candidate for each syllable. It is meant for words you already know how to say, not for translating an English sentence.
Is Convert the same as translation?
No. Convert changes the writing system of the words you wrote. If you type nihao, it can become 你好. It does not translate an English sentence into Chinese, and it starts only when you tap Convert.
Will it change the English words in my message?
Recognized English names, brands, code, and terms stay in English. Convert works on the whole message, so it has more context than a word-by-word tool. Check the result before you send when exact wording matters.
Which platforms are supported?
UnimeType is available for iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS. Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS are currently in beta.
Do I need my own API key?
No. New accounts include 1,000 non-expiring credits, and an Unlimited subscription lets you use the UnimeType service across every platform. If you already have a compatible AI service, you can connect it instead and pay that provider directly.
How much does it cost?
New accounts include 1,000 free non-expiring credits. Unlimited subscriptions are US$29.99 per year (US$2.49/mo equivalent, save 50%) or US$4.99 per month. Using your own AI service is free from UnimeType. Local prices vary by store.
Is my text sent when I type?
No. Ordinary typing does not start an AI request. Text is sent only after you tap Convert, Polish, or Explain. With the UnimeType service it goes through UnimeType to an AI provider; with your own service it goes directly to that provider.