# UniChar — Unicode Keyboard

> Find & use special symbols

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id880811847](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id880811847)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id880811847`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jordan Hipwell
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,633 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-15
- **First published:** 2014-06-04
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unichar-unicode-keyboard/id880811847)
- **Website:** [https://unichar.app](https://unichar.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://unichar.app/privacy-policy.html](https://unichar.app/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

UniChar is a powerful Unicode character app and custom keyboard for finding, copying, and typing special symbols across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. Browse curated categories or the complete Unicode table, search by name or code point, identify characters, and organize favorites for quick access.

Designed for creators, developers, and everyday users, UniChar includes Unicode and UTF-8 details, custom font rendering, Search by Drawing with on-device machine learning, widgets, Siri integration, Handoff, accessibility support, and Universal Clipboard. It offers a beautiful ad-free experience with no tracking or subscriptions.

## Rankings

- #44,092 — Overall

## Review summary

Pros: huge Unicode library, ad-free, easy copy-paste, time-saving use, quick access via Favorites, and perceived value. Cons: post-update regressions with missing characters and UI issues, stability/input bugs, pricing/paywall concerns including unauthorized charges, and a missing in-app search feature.

### Pros

- Huge Unicode library with thousands of characters and symbols.
- Ad-free experience with no ads.
- Easy copy-and-paste of characters for quick insertion.
- Saves time and is used daily for notes, math, coding, etc.
- Quick access to frequently used characters (Favorites) for fast insertion.
- Perceived good value and worth the purchase.

### Cons

- Post-update regressions: missing characters and oversized or unusable keyboard UI.
- Stability and input issues: copying characters can crash the app or inputs get ignored and cycle between keyboards.
- Pricing/paywall concerns: reports of paywalls, paying for more symbols, and unauthorized charges.
- Lack of an in-app search feature to locate characters (frequently requested by users).

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