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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 4, 2014
  • October 5, 2025

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Discover Windows keyboard shortcuts for typing special characters and symbols not on your keyboard. Quickly copy symbols to your iOS device's clipboard for easy pasting on your Mac via Universal Clipboard.

Find Windows keyboard shortcuts
Type special characters and symbols
Copy symbols to iOS clipboard
Paste on Mac with Universal Clipboard
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What's New in alt Codes

4.1

October 5, 2025

- Updated UI for Liquid Glass - Fixed some UI inconsistencies

User reviews

Very Handy Way to Enter Special Characters

It took me a while to get used to the organization for the characters but it sure comes in handy when you need to insert the odd character (e.g. the cent sign.)

Does not have subscript or superscript functionality

Does not have subscript or superscript functionality for users to write physics notations.

However, if you are after single superscript or subscript numbering, this app might be what you’re after.

The app developer also respects privacy based on their declaration which is a high plus for me.

Really Handy - Especially Fractions

The codes I really use are the ones to get the characters for fractions.

Thanks very much for this app & I apologize for the VERY TARDY review (I have been using this app for several years.)

Still use regularly

Simple, does the job, and allows me to purge Alt+codes from my brain. Also useful for quick access to some Kaomoji on iOS! \m/_(>_<)_\m/

Response from developer

Glad you have found the app so useful!

Include Switch for Windows Alt Codes

This app is half as useful as it could be, since it doesn’t include Windows alt codes. And what’s with the naming convention for alt codes for the Mac, anyway? I’m pretty sure that alt characters have always been accessed by using the Option key in combination with other keys. The Alt key is a PC construct. On a Mac keyboard, alt is placed in the upper left corner of the Option key, for the sake of users looking for an Alt key, since there are users that operate in both Windows and Macintosh environments. So all of the key combos listed here are incorrectly attributed to the wrong name for the key. Please correct this error. Next item: using too much space for each character. One item per line is very inefficient for the interface. Place as many characters on a single page as will fit, then display the alt codes as a pop-up when the character is pressed. Provide a header for the character type, and make it swipeable for types. Characters on the first page, swipe left for symbols page, and so on. Provide the ability to switch between Windows and Mac codes. With these changes, you will have a much more useful product that I’d pay money for.
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FAQ

What is alt Codes?

alt Codes helps you find Windows keyboard shortcuts for typing special characters and symbols. It also allows you to copy these symbols to your iOS device's clipboard for easy transfer to your Mac.

How does alt Codes work with Mac?

You can copy a symbol or character from alt Codes to your iOS device's clipboard. If you have Universal Clipboard enabled on your Mac, you can then instantly paste that copied item onto your Mac.

Is alt Codes free to use?

Yes, alt Codes is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

What devices does alt Codes support?

alt Codes is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

How often is alt Codes updated?

The app was last updated on October 5, 2025, indicating ongoing support and potential for future improvements.

What is the age rating for alt Codes?

alt Codes has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

What do users think of alt Codes?

Based on 9 ratings, alt Codes has an average rating of 4.4 stars, suggesting a positive user experience.

Does alt Codes have ads?

No, alt Codes is ad-free. You can use the application without any interruptions from advertisements.