# Character Writer — Special Characters Text Editor

> iPad text editor with special character keyboard and iCloud sync. (iPhone/iPad app by Armchair Engineering.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-writer/id615955519 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Armchair Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/398901339)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $0.99 (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany)
- Released: 2013-04-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-writer/id615955519/reviews.md

## What is Character Writer?

Character Writer is an elegant text editor and the best way to work with special characters on the iPad. 

Character Writer's custom keyboard offers you easy access to over 500 special characters while you type. 

Designed with style and function in mind, Character Writer is the perfect productivity tool for anyone who writes anything on their iPad. 


Features Include: 

• Easy Access to hundreds of special Characters: 
- Full upper and lower case Greek alphabet 
- Math Symbols 
- Digits -> Fractions, superscript and subscript numbers 
- Pictographs 
- Letter like symbols & many more 

• Document Sync
- iCloud support

• Advanced Writing Technologies: 
- Dark theme (perfect for nighttime writing)
- Automatic theme switching
- Word Count
- Integrated keyboard arrow keys for precision cursor placement 
- Adjustable font size 

• A Full Range of Export Options: 
- Copy Text 
- Print
- Email as Text 
- Email as Attachment 
- Tweet 
- Post to Facebook
- Open In... 


The all new Character Writer has been a long time in development. It was originally born out of the frustration normally produced by attempting to compose technical reports on the iPad, which previously required special characters to be copied and pasted individually from a webpage.

## Key features

- Access to 500+ special characters
- Custom keyboard for special characters
- iCloud document sync
- Dark theme and automatic theme switching
- Word count and adjustable font size
- Multiple export options (copy, print, email, social)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-writer/id615955519/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Limited Characters

*2019-10-09*

Will not permit me to use the letter “P” or most selections on the right side of keypad. Guess I’m out .99!

### 1/5 — Incompréhension ou malfonctionnement

*2018-09-04*

J’ai tenté d’utiliser le programme à partir de mon IPad Pro, en utilisant le clavier. Cependant, après quelques lignes, je perds totalement le texte que je suis en train d’écrire sous le clavier numérique et n’arrive absolument pas à descendre ledit clavier, ou à monter la page texte. Je ne peux donc ni lire ni sélectionner ni modifier le texte écrit.

### 1/5 — Vorsicht!

*2018-03-30*

Hier geht nichts. Keine Sonderzeichen. Keine Sonderzeichentastaturen. Keine Antwort des Entwicklers. Keine Geldrückgabe. Kein Stern wert.

### 4/5 — Design and Choice

*2017-07-22*

I love the slick design of the Character Keyboard, right down to the colors. But the lack of options -- and the lack of direction and guidance -- is sometimes glaring. The keyboard also does not seem to support other keyboard standards such as capitalization, spacing rules and what we've come to expect from spellcheck.

Even with all of that being said, ¨Character Keyboard¨ ranks among my favorite. I love the flexibility it gives me in a world where ~ inexplicably ~ bold, italics, & underline no longer apply. I am a writer by trade, and I like apps/programs that allow for full expression.

### 5/5 — Very useful

*2015-08-22*

I needed a way to input math symbols quickly into the notes I'm taking for some precalculus self-study. This was the only app that allowed me to do this easily on a pre-iOS 8 device (I use an iPhone 4). Wasn't originally looking for another note application (just a way to input the chars), but it's surprisingly good. Particularly liked the easy font size selection, the ability to go back and forth a character (arrow buttons next to spacebar), and appreciated the light/dark theme options. Switching the app keyboard between modes took a little practice, but one you et the hang of it - very natural. Would highly recommend this app for anyone wanting to take mathematical notes with a robust set of symbols literally at their fingertips.

### 1/5 — Déçu alors que cela pourrait très efficace

*2015-01-01*

Effacement des textes par manques de sécurité (absence de confirmation)
Non fonctionnement du clavier Bluetooth Apple avec la barre d 'espacement. Navrant...
Impossible de nommer les textes
Positif:
Envoie mail des textes très simple
Correction automatique correct

### 1/5 — Unglaublich....

*2014-10-30*

...ich hab ja schon viel murks gesehen, doch das übertrifft so manches.
Und dann noch 1,79 dafür ausgegeben...

Nichts von wegen Sonderzeichen, eine stink normale Tastatur, die auch nicht richtig funktioniert.
Die App hängt sich auf und die Tastatur wird man nicht wieder los. Sie erscheint sogar wenn das Programm überhaupt nicht gestartet ist und legt alles andere damit lahm.

Ich kann nur jedem empfehlen: "FINGER WEG!!!"

### 1/5 — Ne Tien pas la mémoire ...!!! BUG, BUG, BUG...

*2014-09-14*

Pas de choix de typo...
Impossible de mémorisée un non de dossier !
Pas de choix de mise en page...
Pas vraiment pour écrivain ! Plutôt pour annotation instantané...
Le plus joli que je connaisse...
Mais le pire, efface les documents.... Après fermeture et réouverture 2documents effacer !!! Vraiment merci !
À ne pas installer !!!!

### 1/5 — gros problème

*2014-08-03*

on ne peux pas enregistrer ou les titre ne sont pas sauvegardé. On ne peu pas les classer ça c'est très nul déconseille d'acheter même si sa a l'aire bien ne l'acheter pas en plus le clavier que on voit sur les photo est impossible à trouver.

### 3/5 — Good but...

*2013-10-22*

I like the app and would use it more if there was a spellcheck integrated into it..

## Frequently asked questions about Character Writer

### What special characters can I access with Character Writer?

Character Writer offers easy access to over 500 special characters, including the full upper and lower case Greek alphabet, math symbols, digits like fractions and superscripts/subscripts, pictographs, and letter-like symbols.

### Does Character Writer sync documents?

Yes, Character Writer supports iCloud document sync, allowing you to access and work on your documents across your Apple devices.

### What export options are available in Character Writer?

You can export your text from Character Writer by copying it, printing it, emailing it as text or an attachment, tweeting it, posting it to Facebook, or using the 'Open In...' option.

### What writing technologies does Character Writer offer?

Character Writer includes advanced writing technologies such as a dark theme for nighttime writing, automatic theme switching, word count, integrated keyboard arrow keys for precise cursor placement, and adjustable font size.

### Is Character Writer available on iPhone?

Character Writer is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it versatile for your writing needs across different Apple hardware.

### How often is Character Writer updated?

The latest version of Character Writer is 2.5.1, and it was last updated on February 7, 2024, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

### What is the price of Character Writer?

Character Writer is a paid application, priced at $0.99. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What is the age rating for Character Writer?

Character Writer has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals who may need to use special characters.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.1 — 2024-02-07

+ Bug fixes

### 2.5 — 2020-02-02

Long overdue update that brings support for iOS 13 and the latest devices

### 2.1 — 2014-09-03

- Improved iOS 7/iOS 8 support
- Tweaked icon
- Added caps lock functionality (activated via shift double tap)
- Status bar now hides on iPhone when in landscape orientation
- Fix for uppercase greek letters being entered as lowercase
- Improved sync handling
- Updated to latest Dropbox syncing API
- Bug fixes

### 2.0.2 — 2013-10-03

• Bug Fixes
• iOS 7 compatibility

### 2.0.1 — 2013-04-24

• Bug Fixes

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