Discover the apps that are shaping Ethiopia's digital landscape! From e-commerce to entertainment, see which ones made the list.
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Ethiopia's digital landscape has seen significant growth, with several locally developed applications gaining substantial user bases.
Here are ten of the most downloaded non-banking Ethiopian apps:
1. FynGeez Amharic Keyboard by Fyn Systems – With over 5 million downloads, this app facilitates typing in Amharic, Tigrigna, and Afaan Oromoo. Features include word prediction, emoji support, voice typing for English, customizable themes, and multiple Geez layouts.
2. Ethiopian Airlines by Ethiopian Airlines – This official app, with over 1 million downloads, allows users to book flights, check in online, and access real-time flight updates. Recent enhancements include improved user interface and performance optimizations.
3. Feres by Feres Technologies – A popular ride-hailing app in Ethiopia, Feres connects passengers with drivers for convenient transportation. It offers features like real-time tracking, fare estimates, and various vehicle options.
4. Amharic Dictionary by Fyn Systems – This bilingual dictionary app provides translations between English and Amharic, with features such as pronunciation guides, favorites, and recent word lists. It supports searches in both languages using a built-in Amharic keyboard.
5. Jiji Ethiopia by Jiji Group – An online marketplace platform, Jiji Ethiopia enables users to buy and sell a wide range of products, from electronics to real estate. The app offers features like advanced search filters, secure messaging, and user ratings to enhance the trading experience.
6. Ride by Hybrid Designs – Another prominent ride-hailing service in Ethiopia, Ride offers safe and reliable transportation options. Features include cashless payments, driver ratings, and ride scheduling.
7. Agerigna Amharic Keyboard by Agerigna Co., Ltd – This keyboard app supports typing in Amharic, Tigrigna, Afaan Oromoo, and English. It offers various layouts, colorful themes, word correction suggestions, and high configurability to suit user preferences.
8. Ethiopian Calendar & Converter by Mekete Nimaga – This app provides an Ethiopian calendar with date conversion capabilities between Ethiopian and Gregorian calendars. It includes national and religious holidays, an alarm and notification system, and a user-friendly interface.
9. Amharic Bible by Fyn Systems – This application offers the Holy Bible in Amharic, providing an easy way between books and chapters, search functionality, and bookmarking features for a comprehensive reading experience.
10. Hulugram Messenger by Hulugram – A messaging app made for Ethiopian users, Hulugram supports multiple languages and offers features like group chats, media sharing, and voice and video calls. It aims to provide a secure and user-friendly communication platform.
These applications reflect the growing innovation within Ethiopia's tech industry, catering to various user needs from communication and transportation to language tools and religious resources.
