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>log in to commentWe built OmuType for Hong Kong users who want a keyboard that matches how they speak – Cantonese mixed with English, plus AI‑assisted correction. It offers voice input, Cantonese pinyin, Cangjie, handwriting and on‑device privacy‑first processing. Please let us know what you think 😊
OmuType is an Android keyboard that lets Hong Kong users speak Cantonese mixed with English and type it correctly in Traditional Chinese.
- for
- Hong Kong Android users who need Cantonese voice input and mixed Chinese-English typing.
- pricing
- freemium
Key features
- Cantonese voice input — Speak Cantonese with English mixed in and the keyboard transcribes both languages accurately.
- Lazy Jyutping — Type Cantonese using phonetic input without tones.
- Cangjie & Quick input — Supports Cangjie, Quick and Stroke input methods alongside English.
- AI auto-correction — AI corrects mistakes on the fly; you can edit by speaking the corrected phrase.
- Swipe delete — Swipe left to delete words quickly, with red highlight for confirmation.
- Handwriting input — Write characters with two-finger alternating zones; recognition runs locally.
- Offline processing — All Chinese input methods work offline; only voice and AI correction need internet.
- Privacy-first — No recordings or typed content are stored on servers; sensitive fields are excluded from AI.
Use cases
- Dictate a mixed Cantonese-English message in WhatsApp without switching keyboards.
- Fill forms quickly using voice, with AI correcting mis-heard names or brands.
- Write long notes by hand-writing on the keyboard, avoiding candidate selection.
- Switch between Cantonese Jyutping and English seamlessly while chatting.
- Delete a paragraph by swiping left, saving time on manual backspacing.
OmuType FAQ
Is OmuType free?+
Typing is free with no limits; each device gets 10 minutes of free voice input per week, after which you can subscribe to OmuType VIP.
Do I need an internet connection?+
Cantonese input methods work offline; voice and AI correction require internet.
Which input methods are supported?+
Lazy Jyutping, Cangjie, Quick, Stroke, handwriting and English candidates appear together.
Can I use the same ordering as Windows Quick input?+
Yes, you can set the Quick input to follow Windows (Big5) ordering.
Is my data private?+
All typing is processed locally; recordings and text are not stored on servers, and sensitive fields are excluded from AI processing.
When will iPhone version be available?+
The iOS version is under development and will be announced on the website when released.
Edited by the makers, based on omutype.co · Oct 9, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
